Comparison

PTS Dialer vs Alastar Collaboration

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Alastar Collaboration

Features
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Alastar Collaboration provides a more efficient means of sharing information amongst a diverse user group.

Screenshots

PTS Dialer4 screens
Alastar Collaboration4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alastar Collaboration at every 4 weeks against PTS Dialer's every 2 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTS Dialer ships an update every 2 months, Alastar Collaboration every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PTS Dialer versus Alastar Collaboration: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTS DialerAlastar Collaboration
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Solutions Group, Inc.ReadyOp Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PTS Dialer

No in-app purchases

None

Alastar Collaboration

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTS Dialer free?
PTS Dialer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alastar Collaboration free?
Alastar Collaboration is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTS Dialer or Alastar Collaboration have ads?
Neither PTS Dialer nor Alastar Collaboration shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTS Dialer or Alastar Collaboration?
PTS Dialer ships an update every 2 months, and Alastar Collaboration every 4 weeks. Most recently, PTS Dialer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alastar Collaboration on October 30, 2026.

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