# SearchDial Touch > Advanced contact search and management utility for iPod Touch. (iPhone/iPad app by iBranc.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchdial-touch/id328593101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [iBranc.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/287373040) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 2.20/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 2.0 · 0 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchdial-touch/id328593101/reviews.md ## What is SearchDial Touch? ********** * iPhone users should get "Search Dial", NOT this version! * This program will NOT dial, its for the iPod Touch only! ********** Special introductory price (FREE) for a limited time. Get now for free updates for life. Please check out Search Dial for the iPhone, with Dialing and SMS in addition to View/Edit/Email The fastest way to find a contact on the iPhone! Now you can use the power of SearchDial on your iPod Touch! SD Touch has the same fast and flexible search as the iPhone version in a package specifically geared towards the iPod Touch, focusing on View/Edit and Email. SearchDial adds new and timesaving features to help you connect to the person you want: - Much better and more flexible search options compared to the built-in app or search, such as searching by Notes, initials, multiple names, and more! - Search by Phone Number: Start typing a phone number into the search bar to see contacts that match. - Supports international characters - Settings for a white background, turning off AutoFavorites, and default mode (View, Email, Last Mode Used) - AutoFavorites: Automatically tracks your most frequently viewed or emailed numbers and presents them upon startup, ordered by number of calls. You can remove items from this list by swiping horizontally on the item or delete the entire list from the Help (?) screen. - Search for and View/Email a contact with the fewest "clicks" possible: 1) After launching the application you are immediately in a search box with the keyboard active 2) Begin typing to search All Contacts 3) Each contact phone number matching the search is displayed on its own row - just select to view or email immediately. Each Name/Number combination is listed separately to avoid having a intermediate screen to choose the right number. Additionally, common types of numbers such as Mobile, Home and Work can have their own configurable colors for a visual way to quickly locate the proper number. This application is also great for former Treo and Blackberry users who are used to turning on their phone, typing their contact's name, and hitting a button to call. NOTE: SearchDial Touch keeps a local store of your contacts to enable faster startup times and more flexible searching. You only need to refresh the local store if you make changes to your contact list. This makes it the fastest and most flexible contact search utility out there! ## Key features - Advanced contact search options - Search by phone number - Supports international characters - Customizable settings - AutoFavorites tracking - Fast contact view/email ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchdial-touch/id328593101/reviews.md ### 4/5 — iTouch user *2011-07-10* Very, very useful, easy to use and so far problem free. ### 1/5 — oh yeah *2009-09-18* like totally frekin awesome!!!! luuuuv it. but NOT FOR IPHONE!!! but awesome ## Frequently asked questions about SearchDial Touch ### Does SearchDial Touch dial phone numbers? No, SearchDial Touch is designed for iPod Touch and does not have dialing capabilities. For dialing and SMS features, users should consider 'Search Dial' for iPhone. ### Is SearchDial Touch free to use? Yes, SearchDial Touch is currently available for free for a limited time, offering free updates for life. This introductory price allows users to access all features without cost. ### How does SearchDial Touch store contacts? SearchDial Touch maintains a local store of your contacts to ensure faster startup times and more flexible searching. You will need to refresh this local store if you make changes to your main contact list. ### What makes SearchDial Touch's search better than the built-in app? SearchDial Touch offers more flexible search options, including searching by notes, initials, and multiple names, as well as searching by partial phone numbers. This provides a more powerful and efficient way to find contacts. ### Can I customize the appearance of SearchDial Touch? Yes, you can customize settings such as a white background and the behavior of AutoFavorites. You can also set a default mode for launching the application, such as View, Email, or the Last Mode Used. ### How does AutoFavorites work in SearchDial Touch? AutoFavorites automatically tracks your most frequently viewed or emailed contacts and presents them upon startup, ordered by frequency. You can manage this list by swiping items or clearing the entire list from the Help screen. ### What devices is SearchDial Touch compatible with? SearchDial Touch is specifically designed for the iPod Touch. While it shares features with the iPhone version, it is not intended for iPhone use. ### How often is SearchDial Touch updated? The latest version of SearchDial Touch is 2.8, and it was last updated on September 15, 2009. Users who download the app now will receive free updates for life. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.8 — 2009-09-15 No release notes. ## More apps by iBranc.com - [SearchDial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchdial/id287373035) - [Toddler Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-timer/id373243639) - [ModBoss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modboss/id6751470470) All apps by iBranc.com: https://appshunter.io/developer/287373040 --- *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 2026-06-10.*