Comparison

3CX vs UniFi Verify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3CX

This app enables remote work by allowing users to access their office phone extension from any location. It facilitates calls, conference scheduling, team chat, and video conferencing directly from an iOS device.

Highlights
  • Office extension access anywhere
  • Schedule conferences
  • Chat with colleagues
  • Video calls
  • QR code setup
Features
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Stay connected and make remote work easier with 3CX. This app allows you to use your office extension from anywhere and not only for calls. Schedule conferences, chat with your colleagues and video call from your iOS device. Getting Started: 1. Install the app. 2. Open it, read and accept the license agreement and authorize the permissions the app needs (camera, microphone). 3. Open your web client or desktop app and click on the QR code in the top right corner. Details on how to access your web client are in your 3CX email sent by your administrator. 4. Open your camera on your iOS device and scan the QR code shown on your screen. 5. Your extension is configured and you’re now “Ready for calls”! Important: This app is only for use with 3CX V20 and is not a standalone app. More information: https://www.3cx.com/user-manual/installation-iphone/

About

UniFi Verify

Enhance account security with two-factor authentication. This app generates time-sensitive codes and single-use passwords for logins, providing an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access. It supports multiple accounts across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Time-sensitive verification codes
  • Single-use passwords
  • Instant QR code setup
  • Supports multiple accounts and platforms
  • Push notification codes
Features
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Verify gives your accounts an additional layer of security by requiring two-factor authentication (2FA) of each login attempt. With this feature enabled, users will need to provide their password and a time-sensitive verification code generated either in the app or via push notification. Verify can also supply users with a set of single-use passwords that can be stored locally on their phones should they ever need to circumvent an issue with their main 2FA method. Features: - Instant setup via QR code - Supports multiple user accounts and platforms, including Amazon, Facebook, and GitHub - Generates time-sensitive verification codes and single-use passwords either in the app or via push notification - Unlimited account support

Screenshots

3CX4 screens
UniFi Verify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Verify at 4.8 against 3CX's 2.6. UniFi Verify also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 317). 3CX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniFi Verify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi Verify has 11K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of 3CX's written reviews are positive against 34% of UniFi Verify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3CX ships an update monthly, UniFi Verify every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3CX versus UniFi Verify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3CXUniFi Verify
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (317 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews33.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31711K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3CXUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

3CX

All ratings317 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative59.6%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative59.9%

UniFi Verify

All ratings11,366 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

3CX

From 317 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile extension
  • 👍 Reliable system
  • 👍 Powerful features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calls drop/disconnect
  • 🐛 Call quality issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

UniFi Verify

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great experience for 2FA
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fantastic experience
  • 🚀 Solid tech
  • 🚀 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Waste of time
  • 🐛 Poor instructions
  • 🐛 Going around in circles
  • 🐛 DOES NOT WORK
  • 🐛 Why?

Bugs and requests

3CX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to answer/make calls
  • Freezing/crashing during calls
  • Missed call notifications not working
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Issues with call transfer and merging

Requested features

6 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Customizable ringtones
  • Do Not Disturb mode
  • Call transfer/parking functionality
  • Improved voicemail management
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  • Siri/voice control integration

UniFi Verify

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notifications going haywire
  • Loses accounts during update
  • Never sends push notifications
  • Doesn't integrate with UI
  • Key not recognised

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode please
  • Push feature and one more thing
  • Move UID to replace access as an app so we don't have to login twice

In-app purchases

None

3CX

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Verify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3CX free?
3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Verify free?
UniFi Verify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3CX or UniFi Verify?
UniFi Verify is rated higher. 3CX averages 2.6 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while UniFi Verify averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do 3CX or UniFi Verify have ads?
Neither 3CX nor UniFi Verify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3CX or UniFi Verify?
3CX ships an update monthly, and UniFi Verify every 3 months. Most recently, 3CX was updated on September 22, 2026 and UniFi Verify on September 24, 2026.

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