Comparison

Calling Card vs Redyrect

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

Head to head
About

Calling Card

This app helps you save money on international calls by managing calling cards and carrier prefixes. It can automatically select the best card for you based on the number you dial. It also supports PBX routing and Skype To Go calls.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple calling card accounts
  • Automatic card selection
  • Dial from contacts or recent calls
  • Support for international prefixes
  • Flexible call detail setup
  • Display local time for contacts
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The ultimate iPhone calling card/IDD dialing application - save money when calling contacts from your iPhone by using one or more cards or carrier prefixes to get the best rates - even have the application automatically select the best card for you based on the selected number. Save money on all your international calls using the most popular calling card application for the iPhone. The application can also be used to route calls through a PBX system (no actual calling card required) or for Skype To Go calls. Main features: • Set up multiple phone/calling card accounts and easily switch between them - support for multiple access numbers per card. • Automatic card selection based on contact and/or number prefix. • Set up a list of favorite numbers to dial, select any number from your contacts, call a number from the recent calls placed from the application, or directly enter a phone number to be dialed. • Full support for international prefixes (numbers starting with '+'). • Flexible call details setup allows for automatic dialing of most phone cards even if intermediate menu selections have to be made. • Display local time for contact to be called (time zone lookup based on the phone number) - support for all international numbers. • Card definitions can be shared between different devices via simple email export/import. –––––––––––––––––––––– Winner "iPhone Apps Excellence Award for 2008" (iPhonefootprint.com)!

About

Redyrect

Control who can reach you and when with advanced call management. Block unwanted calls, set VIP access with special codes, and schedule call availability. Protect yourself from scams and ensure you never miss important communications.

Highlights
  • Robocall and spam blocking
  • VIP call access with unique codes
  • Call scheduling and availability control
  • Voicemail monitoring and sharing
  • Emergency breakthrough call technology
  • Automated receptionist functionality
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Redyrect is more than just a robocall blocker and spam shield. In addition to blocking 1.5 million scam numbers, Redyrect allows you to control who can reach you, and when. Protect yourself and others from phone scams and robocallers, block spam calls and redirect unwanted calls. Redyrect is the best call management app for iphones. It does much more than just block robocalls, telemarketers and spam. It escalates high-priority calls with VIP access, sets call schedules, redirects unwanted calls to voicemail and allows you to monitor and share your voicemail. With our patent-pending emergency breakthrough call technology, you can grant emergency access to friends, family, doctors, clients – anyone of your choosing --using unique VIP codes. Those with VIP access can reach you when they need you -- from any phone at any time. In today's fast-paced world, staying connected is essential, but so is finding moments of peace and privacy. With Redyrect, you effortlessly control who has access and when. Unlike similar spam call blocker apps, Redyrect empowers you to manage and schedule who can reach you, so you can focus on what matters most, whether it's family time, professional priorities, or simply finding a moment of peace. Redyrect’s scheduler works like a virtual assistant, so you are able to create blocks of time in your day and limit call access, bringing you peace of mind. Business Professionals: Make your customers feel special with VIP codes granting controlled access to your phone at times you specify. This is ideal for lawyers, doctors, therapists, agents and managers. Redyrect’s call filter works like an automated receptionist to control who has access and when. So you can block spam calls but make sure you never miss a call from an important client. Families: Redyrect is a spam shield that protects you and your loved ones from phone scams and will also block robocalls. And it allows you to schedule phone free family time. It makes sure your kids can reach you in an emergency. Elder Caregivers: The elderly are increasingly preyed upon by phone scammers hoping to take advantage of their lack of technical or financial sophistication to steal their money. Protect your parents and grandparents from unwanted spam calls while ensuring that you and other important people in their lives still have access to them when needed. Also, set up forwarding of voicemail messages so you can monitor incoming calls for unwanted callers. Parents with Kids: Redyrect protects your kids from spam and unknown callers. Our call filter and scam shield features will allow them to be more focused and productive in school, while also protecting them from phone threats, including robocallers. Redyrect costs as little as $9.99 a month for both robocall blocker features as well scheduling and VIP access features, and can be canceled at any time during a one-week free trial period. Get more than just a spam call blocker with the Redyrect app. https://redyrect.com/#terms https://redyrect.com/#privacypolicy

Screenshots

Calling Card4 screens
Redyrect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redyrect at Free against Calling Card's $1.99. Redyrect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Calling Card's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, ads 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

Redyrect is free to download; Calling Card costs $1.99 up front. Redyrect sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Calling Card asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Redyrect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Calling Card's written reviews are positive against 100% of Redyrect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calling Card ships an update every 3 months, Redyrect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calling Card versus Redyrect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalling CardRedyrect
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas AmannRedyrect LLC

Customer experience

Calling Card

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative25.5%

Redyrect

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Calling Card

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Duplicate contact creation with dialing codes
  • App crashes on iOS 3.1, 4.x, 7.x and later versions
  • Cannot input # or * characters in custom numbers
  • Hangs when selecting contacts from list
  • Ignores pause (,) between numbers
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  • Inconsistent dialing speed and timing
  • Freezes on last entered phone number
  • Doesn't work with certain calling card providers
  • Corrupts Google Contacts and removes custom ringtones
  • Bypasses calling card and makes direct international calls
  • Adds unwanted comma between prefix and number
  • First call fails but second call works
  • Doesn't work with Rogers, Topup, and other specific cards

Requested features

13 requests
  • Support for # and * character input
  • Voice activation/VoiceOver compatibility
  • Direct dialing from contacts app
  • Faster DTMF dialing speed
  • Favorites-only contact selection
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  • Multiple PINs per card
  • Bluetooth headset compatibility
  • GPS-based access number selection
  • Option to not modify contact list
  • Shorter pause durations
  • Default to home screen after call
  • Pause and Wait functionality
  • Integration with address book as default dialer

Redyrect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calling Card

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Redyrect

Subscriptions9
  • Lite Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Redyrect7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Plus Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Lite Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Basic Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Enterprise Subscription$99.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly Subscription$199.001 Year
  • Enterprise Yearly Subscription$999.001 Year

Questions

Is Calling Card free?
Calling Card costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Redyrect free?
Redyrect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calling Card or Redyrect?
Redyrect is rated higher. Calling Card averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Redyrect averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Calling Card or Redyrect have ads?
Neither Calling Card nor Redyrect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calling Card or Redyrect?
Calling Card ships an update every 3 months, and Redyrect fortnightly. Most recently, Calling Card was updated on September 11, 2026 and Redyrect on June 4, 2026.

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