# Speed Dial XL: Big Photo Call — Big Buttons: Easy for Seniors

> Large photo dialer for quick calls, texts, and emails to favorite contacts. (iPhone/iPad app by Klaus Schöffmann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-xl-big-photo-call/id733552154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Klaus Schöffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/475241194)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-xl-big-photo-call/id733552154/reviews.md

## What is Speed Dial XL?

Call the people who matter with one tap on a large photo - no searching, no typing, no confusion.

Quick Fav Dial XL shows your favorite contacts as extra large photo buttons. It is made for elderly people, people with visual impairments, and kids: the buttons are big, the actions are simple, and a caregiver can set everything up once and lock it.

WHAT IT DOES
• One tap on a photo calls the person - or opens WhatsApp or Signal, if you prefer.
• Choose what each tap does: call, message, WhatsApp, Signal, email or FaceTime (single, double, triple tap and more — or switch on "Single tap only" and get a simple menu instead).
• Uses the contacts of your iPhone automatically — names, photos and numbers stay up to date, nothing to enter twice.
• "Lock layout": relatives set up the wall, then lock it so nothing can be deleted or moved by accident.
• Positions per screen from 1 extra large photo up to 44 - also in landscape.
• Assign a single action to a position, e.g. "always WhatsApp Grandma".

For smaller buttons and many more contacts per screen, check out the regular version of Quick Fav Dial.

## Key features

- Large contact photos for easy identification
- One-tap calling
- Double-tap for texting
- Triple-tap for emailing
- Customizable contact arrangement
- Contact removal via swipe

## Chart rankings

- #97 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-xl-big-photo-call/id733552154/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2025-04-16*

App won’t save info.   Nicknames won’t save. Terrible app.

### 5/5 — Email selection

*2020-05-29*

I wish I could get e-mail on 3rd tap. I don’t use social networking.

**Developer response:** Just FYI (even though a bit late): The current version supports free assignment of taps to functions.

### 5/5 — So far so good!

*2019-03-27*

I’ve been using this app for about a month now and I’m quite happy with it

### 5/5 — Best One Touch

*2019-02-07*

This gives you the option to place the call or cancel. That keeps you from an accidental “touch call”!!. Love being able to put a picture on number. I have tried several one touch apps but this one is the best!

### 3/5 — Nö, nicht super!

*2018-10-17*

Leider ist die App mit Fehlern ausgestattet.
Die App startet immerhin im Einstellungsbereich, weil man immer wenn nicht exakt auf ein Bild geklickt wird, dieser Bereich startet! Also, .... Idee gut, Programm mangelhaft! Es macht keinen Spaß und so etwas gehört nicht zu Apple und schon gar nicht in den Store.

Update: Ok, der Fehler wurde behoben, aber... irgendwie ist das Ding träge und nach wie vor eher etwas für Windoof und NICHT für den App-Store. Aber! Der Entwickler, die Christine Sch. hat sich bei mir gemeldet und Rückantwort gegeben, dafür und dafür dass man das Programm jetzt tatsächlich nutzen kann, wurden wieder 2 Sterne hinzugefügt.

**Developer response:** Doch, schon super - sogar sehr! ;-)
Der "Fehler" (der ja nur am iPhoneX auftrat) wurde in der aktuellen Version behoben! Er kam übrigens daher, dass die Geste für die Einstellungen  ("nach oben wischen" seit v1.0) mit der "Home-Geste" am iPhoneX kollidierte. Daher haben wir das Öffnen der Einstellungen nun  auf "nach unten wischen" oder "tippen ins Schwarze" gelegt.

### 1/5 — Fotos

*2018-10-09*

Fotos lassen sich nicht den Kontakten zuordnen

**Developer response:** Die App synchronisiert sich mit den am iPhone gespeicherten Kontakten, d.h. Sie müssen bitte die iPhone-Kontakte ändern, wenn Sie ein Foto zuweisen wollen, oder die Nummer oder Namen ändern wollen.

### 4/5 — Ein nützliches Tool

*2017-12-27*

Eine genauere Anleitung wäre genau so sinnvoll wie eine Bildanzeige beim telefonieren. Dann wäre es perfekt - nur weiter so!

### 5/5 — Super !

*2017-07-02*

Leicht verständlich und macht was es soll ! Super :-))

### 3/5 — Super

*2017-06-22*

Macht was es soll, Foto wechseln wäre noch gut. Eine Person 2 Nummern gleiches Foto=unschön

### 1/5 — Used to work now it's lousy

*2017-05-07*

Used to work great. They have not kept up with iOS updates. And the confirm to Call feature is worthless as it always requires you to confirm to call. If they fix this it would be top notch

## Frequently asked questions about Speed Dial XL

### What is Quick Fav Dial XL used for?

Quick Fav Dial XL is a productivity app designed to make calling, texting, and emailing your favorite contacts faster and easier. It uses large photos of your contacts for quick selection and offers different tap gestures for various actions.

### How much does Quick Fav Dial XL cost?

Quick Fav Dial XL is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Quick Fav Dial XL compatible with?

Quick Fav Dial XL is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Quick Fav Dial XL updated?

The app was last updated on December 16, 2020, with version 3.3. It was initially released on November 4, 2013.

### Can I customize the contact layout in Quick Fav Dial XL?

Yes, you can change the positions of your assigned contacts within the app. You can also easily remove contacts from the screen by swiping them.

### Is Quick Fav Dial XL suitable for users with visual impairments?

Yes, the app is specifically designed to be convenient for elderly people and those with visual impairments due to its use of large photos and simplified tap controls for initiating calls, texts, and emails.

### Does Quick Fav Dial XL offer different tap actions for contacts?

Yes, Quick Fav Dial XL allows you to perform different actions with a single tap for calling, a double tap for texting, and a triple tap for emailing a favorite contact.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.10 — 2026-07-19

- Completely rebuilt for current iPhones and iOS (faster, sharper, supports all screen sizes)
- Landscape support
- WhatsApp and Signal support, incl. "call via WhatsApp" per contact
- NEW: Single tap only mode — one tap opens a simple action menu (ideal for tremor or unsteady hands)
- NEW: Lock layout — protect the setup against accidental changes
- Extra large positions: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 44 per screen
- Now also available in French, Spanish and Italian
- Fixed FaceTime, email and WhatsApp actions

### 5.00 — 2026-07-14

- Completely rebuilt for current iPhones and iOS (faster, sharper, supports all screen sizes)
- Landscape support
- WhatsApp and Signal support, incl. "call via WhatsApp" per contact
- NEW: Single tap only mode — one tap opens a simple action menu (ideal for tremor or unsteady hands)
- NEW: Lock layout — protect the setup against accidental changes
- Extra large positions: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 44 per screen
- Now also available in French, Spanish and Italian
- Fixed FaceTime, email and WhatsApp actions

### 3.3 — 2020-12-16

Fixes an issue with iPhone 12 (too large display of entries).

### 3.22 — 2020-12-08

To open settings, you now have to perform a long-press in the black area (or wipe up/down). This avoids the accidental opening of settings.

### 3.21 — 2020-05-17

Optimized settings.

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