PTS Dialer vs DTSResponder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTS Dialer
This app simplifies making priority government emergency calls, including GETS and WPS. It offers an easy-to-use interface optimized for one-hand operation, stores PINs securely, and provides quick access to frequently called numbers and call history. It's designed for emergency preparedness users.
- Streamlined GETS and WPS call initiation
- One-hand operation optimized UI
- Secure GETS PIN storage
- Access numbers from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, Recents
- Call log for recent calls
- WPS/GETS test call functionality
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WPS and GETS calls made easy. The PTS Dialer app provides a streamlined way of making priority Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) calls. These services are provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For more detailed information about GETS and WPS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/pts BENEFITS • Easy to use in emergency conditions • Speeds up priority calling process • Significantly reduces dialing errors compared to manual calls • Eliminates the need to carry a physical GETS card KEY FEATURES • User interface optimized for one-hand operation • GETS PIN is stored on the phone to increase security • Destination number can be entered from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, or Recents • Recents provides a log of latest calls made from within the app • Frequent Calls displays most often called numbers using the app • Convenient WPS/GETS test call functionality More information about GETS and WPS: The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.
DTSResponder
This app helps FEMA responders manage deployments, requests, contact info, and workflows on their mobile devices. It streamlines communication and task management for emergency personnel.
- Manage deployments
- Handle deployment requests
- Access contact information
- Update availability
- Streamline workflows
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DTS Responder allows FEMA responders to manage their deployments and deployment requests, contact information, availability, and workflows via their mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PTS Dialer at 63% against DTSResponder's 0%. DTSResponder's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DTSResponder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of PTS Dialer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DTSResponder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PTS Dialer ships an update every 2 months, DTSResponder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTS Dialer | DTSResponder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (24 ratings) | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Solutions Group, Inc. | Chainbridge Technologies |
Customer experience
PTS Dialer
DTSResponder
In-app purchases
PTS Dialer
No in-app purchases
DTSResponder
No in-app purchases
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