# T9 Dial vs Nod

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nod at none against T9 Dial's 8. Nod also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). T9 Dial's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. T9 Dial sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Nod asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for T9 Dial against 3.5 for Nod. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T9 Dial has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of T9 Dial's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nod's.

T9 Dial ships an update every 9 days, Nod every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | T9 Dial | Nod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t9-dial/id1401820281/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nod/id1442484542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [帅 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288043252) | [Robert Atherton](https://appshunter.io/developer/893229237) |

## What reviewers say

### T9 Dial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t9-dial/id1401820281)

This app provides a T9 dial pad for rapid contact searching. It supports various search methods including full and abbreviated spelling, numbers, company names, and job titles. Customize your typing experience with adjustable keyboard height, styles, and handedness options.

**Highlights:** T9 contact search, Full, abbreviated, and number search, Company and job title search, Adjustable keyboard height, Left/right-handed keyboard modes, Multiple keyboard styles, Customizable icon colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro · Monthly | $0.29 | per month |
| Pro · Family · Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Pro · Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| Pro · Family · Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Top and Bottom | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro · Lifetime | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pro · Family · Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro · Family · Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Nod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nod/id1442484542)

Easily plot outdoor spaces and display them on a map or export for sharing. Record real-life locations, compare them on a map, and perform length and area calculations. Optimized for touch screens with high accuracy drawing tools.

**Highlights:** Plot outdoor spaces on a map, Draw geographic data directly on maps, Import and visualize geographic data, Perform length and area calculations, Share data in various formats, High accuracy drawing with loupe tool, Tamper-evident data history

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T9 Dial free?

T9 Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nod free?

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

### Which has better reviews, T9 Dial or Nod?

Nod is rated higher. T9 Dial averages 3.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Nod averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do T9 Dial or Nod have ads?

T9 Dial shows ads; Nod does not.

### Which is updated more often, T9 Dial or Nod?

T9 Dial ships an update every 9 days, and Nod every 6 weeks. Most recently, T9 Dial was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nod on November 2, 2026.

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