Comparison

Scriptable vs MyDial

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scriptable

Automate tasks on your device by writing custom scripts in JavaScript. Integrate with native iOS features like files, calendars, and reminders. Create personalized widgets for your Home Screen and interact with Siri.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript
  • Create custom widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Access native iOS features
  • Schedule notifications
  • File management
  • Script gallery
Features
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Scriptable is an automation tool that enables you to write scripts that integrates with native features of iOS such as files, calendars, reminders, documents and much more. An extensive support for widgets enables you to write your own widgets using JavaScript and run the scripts on your Home Screen. Your widgets can show any data and be customised to look just the way you want. With Siri Shortcuts you can present images, tables and more in Siri as well as making Siri read out loud a text when you run a script from a Siri Shortcut. There's a growing gallery of scripts to get you started with Scriptable. Here’s a few examples of scripts you can create: - Ask Siri whether a web service is down. - Create a widget that shows data from your weather station. - Postpone the next event in your calendar half an hour. - Check what is currently on TV. - Manage a list of movies you would like to watch. - Upload files to an image optimizer and store a URL to the optimized image. - Receive a notification with the weather report every morning. - Create todos with prefilled data in your favorite todo app using URL schemes. Features include: - Write and run JavaScript. - Auto complete of variable names, functions, keywords and properties as you type. - Access lots of native iOS features from your JavaScript code, including managing files, calendars, reminders, contacts, photos, location, pasteboard, web views and more. - Create your own widgets. Your scripts run on the Home Screen without needing to open the app. - Siri Shortcuts enabling you to present images, tables, websites, HTML and more in Siri as well as making Siri read out loud a text. - Support for input and output parameters in Siri Shortcuts. - Easily schedule rich notifications to run your scripts periodically. - Work with files and directories from third party apps using File Bookmarks. - Synchronise scripts to all of your devices using iCloud Drive. - Scripts are stored as plain JavaScript files and can be browsed using the Files app. - Assign one of over 800 glyphs and a color to a script to easily identify it in your directory of scripts. - Run scripts directly on your Lock Screen and Home Screen using widgets. - Run a script by 3D touching the app icon. - Run a script from a share sheet and process the inputs. - Schedule notifications and run a script directly from a notification. - URL schemes enabling you to run scripts from other apps. - Support for x-callback-url enabling advanced integration with other apps that support x-callback-url. - Export and share scripts. - Example scripts helping you get started creating your own scripts. - Extensive documentation for all the native APIs you can use in your scripts. Available offline in the app and online on docs.scriptable.app. - View the documentation in a separate window on iPad. - Support for dark mode. - Customise the editor to your liking.

About

MyDial

Features
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Your Phone, Reinvented. Efficiency at Your Fingertips. Tired of digging through folders and menus to find your most-used apps or settings? MyDial transforms your mobile experience by introducing intuitive, gesture-based controls and professional communication tools designed for power users and business professionals. KEY FEATURES Custom Gesture Controls Stop searching and start drawing! Assign custom gestures (symbols, letters, or shapes) to trigger instant actions. Launch your favorite apps, toggle Wi-Fi, adjust volume, or turn on the flashlight with a simple stroke on your screen. Floating Quick Panel (Global Overlay) Access your world from any screen. Our lightweight, floating overlay sits on top of any active app, giving you one-tap access to your favorite shortcuts, custom actions, and smart suggestions without ever leaving your current task. Professional Bulk Dialer Take the headache out of high-volume outreach. Whether you’re in sales, recruitment, or community management, our Bulk Dialer lets you import contact lists, manage calling sessions, and track statuses in real-time. Session Management: Keep your outreach organized. Detailed Reporting: Export call logs and results to Excel for easy tracking. Smart Workflow: Spend less time dialing and more time talking. Smart App Suggestions MyDial learns from your habits. Our intelligent engine suggests the apps you need most based on your usage patterns, ensuring your next move is always just a gesture away. Advanced System Toggles Take full control of your device. Create gestures for: Launching specific apps Wi-Fi & Bluetooth toggles Volume & Brightness control Flashlight & Camera access DND & Notification management Privacy & Performance MyDial is built to be lightweight and battery-efficient. We respect your privacy, your gestures and contact data remain secure and under your control. GO PREMIUM Unlock the full potential of MyDial with advanced features: Unlimited custom gestures Advanced Excel report exports for Bulk Dialer Ad-free experience Priority support and upcoming productivity widgets Download MyDial today and experience the fastest way to navigate your phone! Terms of Use (EULA): By using this app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://servermine.com/terms

Screenshots

Scriptable4 screens
MyDial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Scriptable at #9 against MyDial's unranked. MyDial's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriptable sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MyDial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Scriptable versus MyDial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptableMyDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB61 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringBluvin Solutions

Bugs and requests

Scriptable

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scripts say need '(' at end when already there
  • Reminders scheduling crashes when changing date/time
  • Reminders Due Today has variable scope issues
  • setInterval is not set
  • Accessing Contacts and ContactsContainer causes blank widget

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add HTML support
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve documentation with examples
  • Add ability to access files from other apps
  • Add ability to require other scripts
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  • Integrate with GitHub/repository managers

MyDial

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scriptable

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
4 purchases

MyDial

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Plan$0.991 Month
  • Standard Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$5.991 Month
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  • Ultimate Plan$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Scriptable free?
Scriptable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyDial free?
MyDial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scriptable or MyDial have ads?
Neither Scriptable nor MyDial shows ads.

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