# Dial Plate — Rotary Phone

> Retro rotary dialer app for making phone calls with authentic sound effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Dominic Rodemer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-plate/id311342031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dominic Rodemer](https://appshunter.io/developer/309872333)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2009-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-plate/id311342031/reviews.md

## What is Dial Plate?

Turn back in time!
With the rotary dialer in retro-style you can send your iPhone back in the 20th century!


Features:
• original sound effect
• accurate dialing of the telephone number 
• call of the dialed number

## Key features

- Retro rotary dialer interface
- Original sound effects
- Accurate dialing
- Call dialed numbers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 177)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-plate/id311342031/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Die gute alte Wählscheibe

*2025-12-15*

Eine schöne Erinnerung - funktioniert prima.

### 5/5 — Lustiges Spielzeug

*2025-09-11*

Die App ist wundervoll. Schick aufbereitet und funktioniert wie sie soll. Mir persönlich fehlt ein Menü, bei dem man anderen lustigen Quatsch einstellen kann. Aber gut. Die App funktioniert gut, das wählen klappt auch gut und am Ende telefoniert man dann auch darüber. Leider etwas umständlich und mal ehrlich, wer wählt heutzutage noch. 
Aber den Euro hab ich gerne ausgegeben. Hat mir Freude bereitet. Danke dafür.

### 4/5 — Lustig, aber

*2024-03-17*

Lustig! Lustig aber beim absenden kommt doch wieder die alte Form. Würde ich verbergen, dann gab’s auch fünf Sterne!

### 5/5 — Remarquable

*2024-01-18*

Remarquable à tout point de vue. Aucun problème de mises à jour (j’utilise l’ app. depuis plusieurs années; si les gens de chez mail Orange par exemple pouvaient s’inspirer du truc, c’a serait reposant …), je ne comprend pas que les revues et les « news » ignore cette app. Un vrais grand merci à l’auteur pour ce petit prg. sympa.

### 5/5 — W48

*2023-07-18*

hallo, ich restauriere hobbymäßig diese alten wunderschönen Bakelit-Telefone mit der Wählscheibe.

### 5/5 — App.

*2023-05-12*

Vollgas Coole App, Klasse :-))
Nutze ich täglich mehrmals.
Kann mir ein Leben ohne nicht mehr vorstellen.

### 5/5 — Immer wieder ein Spaß

*2023-02-14*

Braucht natürlich kein Mensch, ist aber immer wieder ein Spaß. Führe ich auch gerne Smartphone-Muffel vor, in der Regel 70+. 
Soll Ihnen den Umstieg auf ein Smartphone 
leichter machen.😊

### 3/5 — Like the smaller dial, sometimes numbers dial wrong

*2022-06-06, version 2.4*

I really like the dial size, nice and compact.  The numbers do not dial as smoothly or as accurately all of the time but that is infrequent. Overall, a fun little app to enjoy and I use it when I can remember someone’s telephone number (which is a skill less needed when having a mobile today!)

### 3/5 — Lieblings-App

*2022-04-08*

leider kann ich nicht alle 5 ⭐️vergeben!
Die verteile ich, sobald es möglich ist auf die Kontakte zu zu greifen!
So ist es wirklich Retro und man muss die ganzen Nummern auswendig kennen 😯

### 5/5 — Like It/ Need Some Help

*2021-11-25, version 2.4*

The app does what I hoped!It is great to have a phone again!   I also want to answer a question  I saw regarding this app. He was unhappy there was no contact list. What you do is get a piece of string and tie it to your phone then you attach your contact list Ma Bell makes contact lists they are called phonebooks. 
I actually came on to get help. My phone still looks the same if I tap the phone. The rotary dialer is listed as a separate app way on the last page of all those app icons. I want the rotary dialer to be my phone, now, tomorrow, forever! How do I put the two together?

## Frequently asked questions about Dial Plate

### What does the Dial Plate app do?

This app transforms your iPhone into a 20th-century rotary dialer. It allows you to dial telephone numbers using a retro interface and make calls directly from the app.

### What are the key features of Dial Plate?

Key features include an authentic rotary dialer interface, original sound effects that mimic a vintage phone, accurate dialing of telephone numbers, and the ability to call the numbers you dial.

### Is Dial Plate free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is Dial Plate compatible with?

The description mentions it works with an iPhone, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Specific version compatibility is not detailed.

### What is the main use case for Dial Plate?

The primary use case is to provide a nostalgic and unique calling experience by simulating the use of a rotary dial telephone from the past.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2021-10-03

IMPROVED:
- iOS 15 support
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.3 — 2019-09-26

IMPROVED:
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max support
- iOS 13 support
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.2 — 2018-11-17

IMPROVED:
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR support
- iOS 12.1 support
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.1 — 2018-03-27

IMPROVED:
- iPhone X support
- iOS 11.1 support
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.0 — 2017-08-21

- iOS 10.3 support

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