# Tone Dial

> Dials iPhone contacts as DTMF tones for landline phone calls. (iPhone/iPad app by River Rock Logic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-dial/id492704073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [River Rock Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/340225113)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-dial/id492704073/reviews.md

## What is Tone Dial?

Tone Dial is a simple app that dials your iPhone contacts as DTMF tones through the speaker of your iPhone so that you can call using your land line.

Place the speaker of your iPhone next to the microphone of the land line phone and dial contacts from your iPhone on your land line.

Tone Dial includes several options to "adjust" the numbers in your contacts to work correctly over the land line.  For example it can convert numbers starting with "+" into country exit codes so that international calls can be made correctly.  It also has options to add or remove "1" from numbers outside your local area code.

## Key features

- Dial contacts as DTMF tones
- Use iPhone speaker with landline
- Adjust numbers for landline dialing
- Convert '+' to country exit codes
- Add/remove '1' for area codes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-dial/id492704073/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works Great

*2019-05-19*

Got me out of a pinch to acknowledge our alarms over the 2-way radios. The built-in iPhone DTMF is useless, can’t turn up the volume loud enough to be picked up.

### 5/5 — Fiddle with IOS 12 settings

*2018-10-01, version 3.4.0*

Great app, 5 stars but you have to adjust the volume after iOS 12 update for it to work correctly

### 2/5 — Almost

*2017-09-07, version 3.3.0*

I love the concept, but cannot figure out how to get the sounds to play through the speaker - preventing me from being able to use it. Is there a trick?

### 4/5 — Works as advertised!

*2017-07-19, version 3.3.0*

The app does exactly what I need it to, which is to dial phone numbers and conference call codes.  The only issue I have is that I can not simply dial the number I want and save it.  This app only dials numbers that are saved to the Contacts.

### 1/5 — it doesn't work

*2016-09-20, version 3.1*

when select contacts and click any items related to phone number, this app is terminated. i can't make any calls at all.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2015-06-30, version 3.0.1*

It doesn't work on my office phone, home phone and whatever other phones I have tried it on.

### 5/5 — Simply great.

*2014-10-31, version 3.0.1*

Yes! An app that does exactly what it says, is thoughtfully designed, and works well. This is a very nice convenience for work-from-home guys like me who prefer the audio quality of landlines and prefer to save their mobile minutes for when they're actually mobile. Thank you River Rock Logic!

### 4/5 — Works Well, Needs Manual Dialer

*2014-09-07, version 3.0.1*

Works great with an OBi110 and an old rotary phone over Google Voice. Would be the perfect 5 star app if it had a manual number dialer (have option of tones sounding as long as the button is held down or a predefined time).

### 1/5 — Tone Dial 1.2

*2012-09-23, version 1.2*

I cannot get this app to work. If I am calling a number that is in my local area code it doesn't omit the area code and therefore dials a 10 digit number instead of a seven digit number. I could not get this app to complete a single call. None. Nada.

### 5/5 — Works perfect!

*2012-04-15, version 1.1*

Works like a dream, perfect! Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Tone Dial

### How does Tone Dial work?

Tone Dial converts your iPhone contacts into DTMF tones emitted from your iPhone's speaker. You then hold your iPhone's speaker near your landline phone's microphone to transmit these tones and initiate the call.

### Can Tone Dial help with international calls?

Yes, Tone Dial can convert numbers starting with '+' into country exit codes, facilitating correct international dialing when used with your landline.

### Does Tone Dial have ads?

No, Tone Dial does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Tone Dial compatible with?

Tone Dial is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Tone Dial updated?

The latest version of Tone Dial was released on April 24, 2023, indicating regular updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Tone Dial?

Tone Dial has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can Tone Dial adjust numbers for local calls?

Yes, Tone Dial offers options to add or remove the digit '1' from numbers outside your local area code, ensuring proper dialing through your landline.

### What is the user sentiment for Tone Dial?

Based on the available data, Tone Dial has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.2 — 2023-04-24

- bug fix for mac version where the number to dial was not passed correctly from Safari to ToneDial when dialing a number from a web page.

### 3.5.1 — 2023-03-22

- supports dialing numbers from web pages and handles dial, phone, tone url protocols
- works on the iPad too

### 3.4.2 — 2020-04-11

-fix issue with audio defaulting to the speaker

### 3.4.1 — 2020-04-10

- add launch storyboard
- fix colors for dark mode
- remove deprecated calls

### 3.4.0 — 2017-12-11

- updates for IOS 11 and iPhone X

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