# FaceFone Basic vs Speed Dial with Contact Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Dial with Contact Widget at 75% against FaceFone Basic's 0%. Speed Dial with Contact Widget also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (366 vs 3). FaceFone Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Dial with Contact Widget sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. FaceFone Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speed Dial with Contact Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Dial with Contact Widget has 366 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FaceFone Basic's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speed Dial with Contact Widget's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceFone Basic | Speed Dial with Contact Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facefone-basic/id1261921437/reviews) | **[4.4 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-with-contact-widget/id1436264739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Honest Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033200485) | [Loopbots Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384442096) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceFone Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facefone-basic/id1261921437)

This app simplifies phone calls with clear visual contacts, making it ideal for children and the elderly. Easily add contacts with pictures or avatars for quick emergency dialing.

**Highlights:** Visual contact representation, Add contacts with pictures/avatars, Simplified emergency dialing, Designed for children and elderly, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed Dial with Contact Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-with-contact-widget/id1436264739)

Quickly connect with your most frequent contacts using customizable home screen widgets and a smart dialer. Initiate calls, messages, emails, or chats with a single tap.

**Highlights:** One-tap speed dial, Favorite contact widgets, Smart T9 dialer, Customizable themes, Home screen and Today View widgets, Assign custom actions per contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Page 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| KeyPad Today Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Dial Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| Social Extension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient one-touch dialing
- 💡 Customizable contact layouts
- 📱 Works well on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/managing contacts
- 🔄 Inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Inability to load contact photos
- Unreliable syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to group contacts by category
- One-tap call/text/email options
- Customizable contact icons/backgrounds
- Keypad widget for quick dialing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceFone Basic free?

FaceFone Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed Dial with Contact Widget free?

Speed Dial with Contact Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FaceFone Basic or Speed Dial with Contact Widget?

Speed Dial with Contact Widget is rated higher. FaceFone Basic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speed Dial with Contact Widget averages 4.4 from 366 ratings.

### Do FaceFone Basic or Speed Dial with Contact Widget have ads?

Neither FaceFone Basic nor Speed Dial with Contact Widget shows ads.

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