# Dialup: Reviving the Phone — user reviews > 83 indexed App Store user reviews of Dialup by Dialup, Inc., rated 4.20/5 from 129 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialup-reviving-the-phone/id1295012267/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialup-reviving-the-phone/id1295012267.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 82 · 4★ 18 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Dialup? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🌍 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 **Cons** - 🐛 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properly - ⚠️ Unreliable connection stability - 😞 No way to reconnect with dropped callers - 🚫 App appears abandoned/no longer maintained - 👤 Safety concerns with inappropriate users - 🎯 Limited call availability and scheduling - ⏸️ Calls disconnect when screen is locked - 🔇 Silent callers with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 **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes and won't open - Calls drop randomly during conversations - Screen lock causes call disconnection - Reconnect feature doesn't work reliably - Audio cuts out mid-conversation - Session timeout errors when answering - App hangs with buffering icon - Calls drop around 10-30 minute mark consistently - No sound during calls - Bottom dock obstructed on newer iPhones - Incompatibility with iOS 17.4.1 on iPhone 15 Pro Max - Unable to rate conversations for reporting - Random shadow-banning or call cessation **Most requested features** - Messaging or follow-up contact system for dropped calls - Friend list or favorites to reconnect with previous callers - Ability to save or bookmark interesting conversations - More diverse and customizable topics - Better scheduling options (multiple calls per day, custom time windows) - Paid subscription option for guaranteed calls - Screen name visibility during calls - Improved reconnection feature with better UI - Per-app volume/silence mode control - Ability to put caller on hold or request callback - Reporting and moderation system for inappropriate users ## Newest reviews (13 of 83) ### 3/5 — Love it *2025-06-23, version 2.4.1* 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 😭😭😭😭 ### 4/5 — This app is broken, but fun when it works. *2022-06-22, version 2.4.1* This app's possibilities are endless: both good and bad, most people you bet are awesome but there are some nightmares just like irl. The worst thing is that there's no improvement as they have openly abandoned the app. I can no longer rate conversations (such as reporting a bad caller!!) this puts people in uncomfortable situations where they will feel less safe/able to use this app. Also about 50% of calls drop! Agh! Picking up is also a problem. If this were a phone service/app it'd be 0 but because it's free it's holding up on its last leg. Also as repeatedly mentioned, it's missing a ton of features! If you guys ever update or add features, even every year it would be a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️app. ### 3/5 — not bad, but *2022-02-28, version 2.4.1* i applaud the concept behind this app, but there are a lot of very low quality and dropped calls. also, is there a way for iphone users to see the screen name of their match during the call (i know it’s possible after the call)? ### 4/5 — Fix feature *2021-11-02, version 2.4.1* Please fix the app so it doesn’t hang up the call when I have it on speaker and lock the screen. In all of my other calling apps this isn’t a problem. I’m so used to doing it, in order to not press the anything by accident, that I end up hanging up on the other person. ### 4/5 — Awesome idea... *2021-07-10, version 2.4.1* I’m in love with the idea, but I’ve had the app downloaded for a few days and haven’t received any of the “daily random chat” calls. I wish there were an option to call at any time and have it link you up with whoever’s on. ### 4/5 — Lobcrust *2021-04-28, version 2.4.1* I’ve enjoyed some of the talks I’ve had. It would be good to be able to provide a window of availability for the random lines - otherwise I usually get calls during the day while I’m working and I can’t pick up. Otherwise a fun concept. ### 3/5 — A lot of room for improvement *2021-03-20* The idea is great and I had interesting conversations. I like the randomness and the fact that you just cannot get as many calls as you want, so it’s something that you want to treasure. One thing though really bothers me and I really urge to get fixed: if your partner picks up but stays silent, there is no way to get a new match, even if you report them ( yes, I do report people for being silent, that’s the whole point ). When this happens, the call for the day is blown and that’s a big deal because you only get one chance ### 3/5 — Hangs up on you :( *2021-02-15, version 2.4.1* This is such a fun concept and I had wonderful conversations with the first folks I’ve spoken to! It was so comforting, enjoyable, and not at all creepy or uncomfortable. I loved it! Unfortunately every call I’ve had has been abruptly ended by a bad connection (once in the middle of a conversation about how often it happens!). This is pretty frustrating as you have no way to reconnect with the person or report a problem. I know my internet is very strong, so I have to assume it’s an overload on the app? Anyway, disappointing. ### 4/5 — Great app! Greater cause *2021-02-11, version 2.4.1* It’s been only a week for me, but I am liking the idea behind the app more with every call. I’d recommend the app to anyone looking to explore their thoughts with others and learn about other people’s stories. note to developers: the app keeps losing connection every time after about 30 minutes. Please look into it! I’d like to know why this happens, and if need to change anything at my end to fix this. Thanks and Cheers! ### 5/5 — Finally an app with nice people *2021-02-08* I had tried other apps for speaking to native speakers and this is the first one where people are nice and don’t use the app as a dating platform. Only had very good experiences so far. ### 3/5 — Exciting idea *2021-02-06, version 2.4.1* I really want to talk about my weekend projects and to other parents but the one shot nature of the app means I often don’t have time to put down what I’m doing and pick up a call. So far I’ve connected 0 calls. I wish there were more slots per topic and maybe the ability to let someone be on hold so some of us latecomers can say “try again in 5 minutes” or something. ### 3/5 — Good app but huge disconnection problem *2021-02-06, version 2.4.1* Its a good app with interesting people. I hope there were more topics and time. And the disconnection issue is something very annoying and disappointing. The app just keep cutting the line mid conversation. ### 3/5 — Love it (but the calls keep dropping) *2021-02-04, version 2.4.1* Really great way to connect but the calls keep dropping on me with no way to get back on the line ): ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2025-09-06, version 2.4.1* The app won’t even open ### 1/5 — WHAT? IT DOES NOT WORK! *2024-11-18, version 2.4.1* why can’t I connect to the app? I only want to use it because i just want it for fun! ### 1/5 — No longer works *2024-10-18, version 2.4.1* Unfortunately this app is no longer functional. I downloaded it and it just shows a buffering icon. They must have stopped working on it. ### 1/5 — It’s not working *2024-09-21* Apparently this app is off. ### 1/5 — Bad *2020-10-17, version 2.3.14* Company is driven by unethical morals ### 2/5 — Stopped working *2023-11-17* consider asking directly for a $ amount instead of generally. A LOT of us would pay monthly if only we just got access to a ✨Friend’s list!✨ So many lost connections! Of course, it would have to be mutual. not one stalking creep, but there’s a ton of friendly people who long for at least one old companion! Make it happen and name a price! Long live the app! Everyone is freaking about the news the app will shut down at the end of the year! Oop! 🍊 face (second review) is right on: Ignore anything during Quarantine when it WAS working. This is now a non-usable, nonfunctional app. Agree that reporting is of VITAL importance. I have gotten lots of racists…many condescending jerks, and most common of all—people who press you for your personal info, even though it’s against the rules. Lots of horny guys on here (80% men), no support, got the same callers for a while…now no callers. Wonder if anyone is actually getting connected anymore? Cause I was one of the last few. ### 2/5 — No longer works: 6th call without a phone match *2023-08-27* 🍊 face (second review) is right on: Ignore anything during Quarantine when it WAS working. This is now a non-usable, nonfunctional app. Agree that reporting is of VITAL importance. I have gotten lots of racists…many condescending jerks, and most common of all—people who press you for your personal info, even though it’s against the rules. Lots of horny guys on here (80% men), no support, got the same callers for a while…now no callers. Wonder if anyone is actually getting connected anymore? Cause I was one of the last few. ### 2/5 — Dropped calls constantly *2021-06-24, version 2.4.1* My first experience a few weeks ago was great. We talked almost two hours, and I was wishing I had discovered this app at the beginning of the pandemic. Then today got someone who said she’s been using the app for about a year and some 50% of calls are dropped, and then we were disconnected after only four minutes. Very frustrating when you are enjoying a chat. Then I just got another call right after that one (the quarantine chat), and immediately it hung up (and labeled that I had hung up, which I hadn’t). This app would be great if it were reliable, but it’s frustrating to the point of being unusable when you keep getting disconnected. ### 2/5 — Not enough options *2020-08-30, version 2.3.14* Where’s the buddy list??? Why not have an option for random chat to be like once every couple of hours instead of once or twice a day???? The daily options are also sparse, with half of all the times being when people are still sleeping. No excuses for this ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work for me *2020-08-11, version 2.3.14* The call keeps disconnecting even when my internet is working fine. Then I can’t even talk to anyone else because the other person thinks I probably cut their call on purpose I have been so excited to talk to someone but then ended up being disappointed when the call doesn’t even connect and then it says it’s my fault and that I didn’t talk to anyone Once I received a call and I could just hear the person breathing and not saying anything and then he/she disconnected herself and then I didn’t get to talk to anyone. Even tho they should have transferred me to another call Please fix this issue, so we can talk easily without the call disconnecting. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Dailup is not working in 15 pro max 17.4.1 *2024-05-04, version 2.4.1* Dailup is not working in 15 pro max 17.4.1, when I open the app screen is refreshing but not moving further to Dailyp page. Please fix the issue ASAP. ### 5/5 — Magical app *2023-06-10, version 2.4.1* I LOVE this app. It’s magical. I first discovered it (as many of us did) during Covid in mid-2020. I was jobless, had plenty of time, and wanted to connect with other people. This app was a lifesaver. I chatted with so many lovely people from all over the world and realized that I wasn’t as alone as I felt. I can’t think of a single bad conversation, and I loved the rush of excitement every time I received a call. Every few months I’ll re-download it (my phone likes to un-download it sporadically) and experience the magic again! The app can be a bit buggy, and there’s nothing worse than getting disconnected from someone that you were having a good convo with, BUT it’s gotten a lot better from how it was in 2020. I hope this app lasts forever! ### 5/5 — Very energising *2022-11-04, version 2.4.1* When I think about what gives me energy and motivation in life, this is amazing app is one of those things. Somehow on here I once chat to someone from Uzbekistan longer than the 90minute limit and we had to continue the conversation over WhatsApp! I guess we were “startup kindred spirits” or something, and also we were fascinated by each other’s cultures. Dial up is not just nostalgia, as a Millennial / 90s kid I grew up with landline but it’s is still probably my favourite way to communicate, because you can just concentrate on the voice - i tend to overthink if it’s a voice note sometimes, and it’s not quite the same. Indeed neuroscience is telling us certain brain areas only activated during live conversation. Well it’s the 2020s now: texting is so time-consuming and yet many people don’t take a minute to answer their phones … well they do here, and if they don’t it doesn’t really matter because of how the app works; you’ll get connected to someone else soon enough. Long may it continue. ### 5/5 — The only good social network *2021-09-24, version 2.4.1* Low-stakes random chats with people around the world; if you like old people (as you should) you’ll get a lot out of it. ### 5/5 — Reminiscence me of IRC *2021-09-16, version 2.4.1* The app reminds me of the old ‘Internet Relay Chat’ of the 90s. With this app though you will get connected to a random person at a time you choose. Talking to friendly strangers from all over the world, with different life experiences is the best thing about this app. ### 5/5 — suggestion *2021-08-29, version 2.4.1* the app is great, but could you please adapt the bottom dock for newer iPhones? right now it’s obstructed by the home button. ### 5/5 — You are a citizen of the world *2021-08-06, version 2.4.1* Dialoguing with diverse people, so far conversations were sincere and quality, really beautiful creation thank you artists of dialogues that set you free, …explore it ### 5/5 — Guys I love your app *2021-05-29, version 2.4.1* But you stop calling me , is it possible if I would pay and you guarantee me calls . Or tell me please how to get calls ? ### 5/5 — Talk to interesting people from around the world *2021-02-20, version 2.4.1* Such an amazing app, I love it. I get to speak to people from all sorts of places with no personal details or phone numbers given out. Well done :) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-02-18, version 2.4.1* An amazing app for these difficult times, created by such amazing people. God bless you guys! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*