# Dial Plate vs Bubble Wrap Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Wrap Classic at 5.0 against Dial Plate's 4.7. Bubble Wrap Classic also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Dial Plate's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dial Plate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Wrap Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Wrap Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dial Plate has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dial Plate ships an update every 10 months, Bubble Wrap Classic every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial Plate | Bubble Wrap Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-plate/id311342031/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap-classic/id1086985104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Rodemer](https://appshunter.io/developer/309872333) | [Pavel Kosykh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056942327) |

## What reviewers say

### Dial Plate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-plate/id311342031)

Experience the nostalgic charm of rotary dial phones on your iPhone. Choose from 13 unique dial designs, each with authentic sounds, and enjoy a satisfyingly slow way to make calls. Relive a piece of telephone history with every spin.

**Highlights:** Authentic rotary dial simulation, 13 unique dial designs, Customizable themes with authentic sounds, Slow and satisfying calling experience, Historical phone designs, iPhone compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Wrap Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap-classic/id1086985104)

Experience the satisfying pop of virtual bubble wrap with realistic visuals and sound. Track your pops with a built-in counter and unlock achievements for a fun, stress-relieving distraction.

**Highlights:** Photo-realistic bubble wrap, Pop counter, Achievement system, Simple and elegant design, Stress relief

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nice tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dial Plate free?

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

### Is Bubble Wrap Classic free?

Bubble Wrap Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dial Plate or Bubble Wrap Classic?

Bubble Wrap Classic is rated higher. Dial Plate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Bubble Wrap Classic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dial Plate or Bubble Wrap Classic have ads?

Neither Dial Plate nor Bubble Wrap Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dial Plate or Bubble Wrap Classic?

Dial Plate ships an update every 10 months, and Bubble Wrap Classic every 3 months. Most recently, Dial Plate was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bubble Wrap Classic on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*