Vobi

Free Sip-based softphone

Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd · co.za.voxtelecom.vobi.android

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v4.3 88.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.3 (2412857)
Updated: Aug 12, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 88.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Feb 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 36 (9 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Vobi is an app by Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd in the Communication category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.4, the APK grew from 59.4 MB to 88.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 36 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.1.

What's new in v4.3

Application stability enhancement

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Vobi is a free Sip-based softphone developed to work with Vox Telecoms suite of products, offering user friendly configuration, advanced feature sets and significantly reduced call rates. To find out more about Vobi or to signup for your account visit us at https://www.vox.co.za/voice/vobi/

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v3.4. Since v4.1 it requires Android 7.0+.

v4.3 LATEST Aug 12, 2026 88.4 MB TRUSTED v4.1 Jan 24, 2026 87.9 MB TRUSTED v3.4 Apr 27, 2024 59.4 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 12, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Acrobits” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 12, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 12, 2026
Signed byCN=Jiri Kral, OU=Unknown, O=Acrobits, L=Praha, ST=Unknown, C=CZ
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E9:D0:D7:08:B7:43:C6:B1:A6:45:A6:17:B4:81:C9:B8:26:D8:31:6C
File MD5e32084c83001709b8c3021a7f06f088f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (36)

Vobi requests 36 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Answer phone calls Sensitive android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Foreground service phone call android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) co.za.voxtelecom.vobi.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Vobi APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Vobi for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Vobi APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e32084c83001709b8c3021a7f06f088f.