VoIP App Options

Hi,

Just a quick question, does anyone have any recommendations for a VoIP app for iOS, which will accept calls even if the app is closed? (Does that even exist?)

I have Zoiper installed but I seem to have misunderstood it's function, as when it's closed the app does not notify me of any calls to my VoIP number. I know this doesn't work as I had a missed call on my VoIP number recently (I also have VoIP phones at home) but I had no notification of the missed call on my mobile and the call did not come through on my mobile.

I have subscribed to Zoiper's push notification subscription, but I guess it doesn't work if the app is closed...

Thanks in advance.

FYI - On Android the free Zoiper's app rings/notifies when the app is closed, not sure what the point would be if it didn't. If anything its one of the biggest users of my phone battery and I now barely use it

In reply to a post by PCJM40:

FYI - On Android the free Zoiper's app rings/notifies when the app is closed, not sure what the point would be if it didn't. If anything its one of the biggest users of my phone battery and I now barely use it

Interesting, I did think it should have alerted me to the incoming call, maybe it's different on iOS, but it shouldn't be.

Oh that's not good, I am glad I had closed it...

In reply to a post by CJT:

Just a quick question, does anyone have any recommendations for a VoIP app for iOS, which will accept calls even if the app is closed? (Does that even exist?)

Acrobits Softphone.

It uses native push notifications, so it wakes up the app if there's an incoming call (and doesn't drain your battery). The SIP session is opened from their servers, rather than from your phone.

When I bought Softphone it was a £6 one-time charge. Definitely worth it. There's also Groundwire which is a couple of quid more expensive and includes some extra features like multi-way calling.

In reply to a post by candlerb:

Acrobits Softphone.

It uses native push notifications, so it wakes up the app if there's an incoming call (and doesn't drain your battery). The SIP session is opened from their servers, rather than from your phone.

When I bought Softphone it was a £6 one-time charge. Definitely worth it. There's also Groundwire which is a couple of quid more expensive and includes some extra features like multi-way calling.

Thanks candlerb for the suggestion,

I will be sure to check them out.

I have e-mailed Zoiper, and if (as I suspect) I should be able to get incoming calls, but have to have the app open, I'll be requesting a refund of the premium charge, and I'll try Acrobits instread

There is an Android app calle "GS Wavw". There may also be an IOS version.

Second vote for Softphone, it just works. Used it for a few years now, but I'm on iOS.

I have been using the Android version of GS Wave for a couple of years on my Pixel 6 Pro, does what I want, and I've not noticed any major impacts on battery life.

In reply to a post by Michael_Chare:

There is an Android app calle "GS Wavw". There may also be an IOS version.

I had a look on the iOS app store and found Grandstream Wave, I am guessing it's possibly the same app.

In reply to a post by jchamier:

Second vote for Softphone, it just works. Used it for a few years now, but I'm on iOS.

I am on iOS myself, I had a look at Acrobits Softphone and it's £6.99 on the iOS app store.

I am waiting on Zoiper to get back to me, but I am inclined to request a refund and pay for Acrobits