# Emoji Calendar vs Dial

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emoji Calendar at none against Dial's 1. Emoji Calendar also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Dial's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Emoji Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Emoji Calendar against 5.0 for Dial. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Calendar | Dial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-calendar/id1286750440/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-haptic-asmr-timer/id6789739785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [(optional.is)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071156347) | [Michael Cerdeiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886053777) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-calendar/id1286750440)

Track days until major holidays with visual emoji countdowns. View upcoming US, UK, and Icelandic holidays on your Apple Watch or iPhone. Get a quick, emoji-style overview of your next festive occasion.

**Highlights:** Holiday countdowns, Emoji holiday listings, US holidays, UK holidays, Icelandic holidays, Apple Watch support, iPhone support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-haptic-asmr-timer/id6789739785)

This app transforms countdowns into a tactile experience with precise haptic feedback and spatial audio. Choose from various material themes and enjoy a focus-designed interface for setting and managing timers across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Tactile dial with one-second detents, Synchronized Core Haptics and mechanical clicks, Binaural spatial audio for clicks, Multiple material themes, Countdown timers up to two hours, Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), Widget and Live Activity support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dial Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Calendar free?

Emoji Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Calendar or Dial?

Emoji Calendar and Dial are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Emoji Calendar or Dial have ads?

Neither Emoji Calendar nor Dial shows ads.

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