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Dialup: Reviving the Phone

Dialup: Reviving the Phone

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129 ratings
83 reviews
📊 Productivity
🌐 Social Networking
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2018
  • December 11, 2020

Developer

Dialup, Inc.
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About

This app connects you with people globally for one-on-one voice conversations on a scheduled basis. Engage in discussions on various topics, from hobbies to shared interests, fostering new connections through automated calls.

✓Scheduled voice calls
✓Global connections
✓One-on-one conversations
✓Automated pairing
✓Interest-based discussions
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dialup. Based on 129 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🌍Unique way to connect with strangers worldwide
  • 💬High-quality voice conversations and genuine connections
  • ✨Innovative concept bringing back human connection
  • 🎯Low-stakes, pressure-free social interaction
  • 👥Attracts thoughtful, interesting people
  • 🎨Beautiful app design and user interface
  • 🔐Privacy-focused (no personal information exchange)
  • ⏰Convenient scheduled call options
  • 🌟Therapeutic and mood-boosting experiences

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent call drops and disconnections
  • 📵App won't open or load properly
  • ⚠️Unreliable connection stability
  • 😞No way to reconnect with dropped callers
  • 🚫App appears abandoned/no longer maintained
  • 👤Safety concerns with inappropriate users
  • 🎯Limited call availability and scheduling
  • ⏸️Calls disconnect when screen is locked
  • 🔇Silent callers with no reconnection option
  • 📱Technical issues on specific iOS versions
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What's New in Dialup

2.4.1

December 11, 2020

Bug fixes

Subscription plans

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Won’t open

The app won’t even open
BestAwesomesauceBestAwesomesauce

Love it

I loved this app in the heart of the pandemic ,connected with a lot of awesome people all over the world and and US, but deleted it as I got busy again with life,now that the world have gone mad (at least here in the US) I downloaded it again but it just won’t load 😭😭😭😭
JustmeyouknowimemineJustmeyouknowimemine

WHAT? IT DOES NOT WORK!

why can’t I connect to the app? I only want to use it because i just want it for fun!
CloudyHimselfCloudyHimself

No longer works

Unfortunately this app is no longer functional. I downloaded it and it just shows a buffering icon. They must have stopped working on it.
beyyyahhhhbeyyyahhhh

It’s not working

Apparently this app is off.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App crashes and won't open

Bug

Calls drop randomly during conversations

Bug

Screen lock causes call disconnection

Bug

Reconnect feature doesn't work reliably

Bug

Audio cuts out mid-conversation

Bug

Session timeout errors when answering

Bug

App hangs with buffering icon

Bug

Calls drop around 10-30 minute mark consistently

Bug

No sound during calls

Bug

Bottom dock obstructed on newer iPhones

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 17.4.1 on iPhone 15 Pro Max

Bug

Unable to rate conversations for reporting

Bug

Random shadow-banning or call cessation

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Messaging or follow-up contact system for dropped calls

Feature

Friend list or favorites to reconnect with previous callers

Feature

Ability to save or bookmark interesting conversations

Feature

More diverse and customizable topics

Feature

Better scheduling options (multiple calls per day, custom time windows)

Feature

Paid subscription option for guaranteed calls

Feature

Screen name visibility during calls

Feature

Improved reconnection feature with better UI

Feature

Per-app volume/silence mode control

Feature

Ability to put caller on hold or request callback

Feature

Reporting and moderation system for inappropriate users

Feature

FAQ

What does Dialup do?

Dialup is a voice-chat application that automatically calls you and connects you with people from around the world for one-on-one conversations. It facilitates connections based on shared interests or simply the desire to meet new people.

How does Dialup connect users?

The app operates on an automated schedule, ringing your phone to initiate a call and pair you with another user for a conversation. This pairing is designed to foster spontaneous and engaging interactions.

Is Dialup free to use?

The app is free to download and use. Optional supporter subscriptions are available for purchase, ranging from $4.99 to $14.99, which help support the app's development.

How can I cancel my subscription?

If you choose to become a supporter, your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings.

What kind of conversations can I have on Dialup?

You can have a wide range of conversations on Dialup, from discussing hobbies like recipes or books, to sharing experiences like looking at the full moon, or even reading poetry together. The app encourages diverse and meaningful interactions.