Comparison

Dial Plate vs Party Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Dial Plate

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
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Remember the whirr of a rotary dial? Dial Plate brings it back to your iPhone. Spin the dial just like on the phone in your grandparents' hallway, then tap call and your iPhone does the rest. It's the slowest way to make a phone call, and by far the most satisfying. PICK YOUR PHONE Choose from 13 beautifully crafted dials, from legendary desk phones to some delightfully unexpected designs. Every theme comes with its own authentic sound. Several classics come in their original colors, so you can find the one that matches your mood or your memories. • Classic This black desk phone rang through a 1940s farmhouse, back when every call went through the operator. • FeTAp 611 From 1963 this Bundespost phone stood in nearly every West German hallway, with the police and fire numbers printed right in its center. • Model 500 Rented from Ma Bell rather than bought, the Model 500 sat on American desks from 1949 and was built to last for decades. • W48 Built from pre-war plans in 1948, the Bakelite W48 rang through West Germany's rebuilding years. • Model 746 In 1967 the General Post Office put the 746 into British homes, where it stayed rented and ringing for decades. • Trimline In 1965 Bell moved the dial into the handset, so you could dial without ever putting the receiver down. • Princess 1959 Bell launched the Princess in 1959 for the bedside table, with a dial that glowed softly in the dark. • Outrun Somewhere off a neon highway in 1986, the sun never quite sets and the dial glows like a motel sign. • Delftware Delft potters have painted cobalt on white since the 1600s, and this dial would fit right in on a Dutch tile wall. • Mission Control In 1969 Houston talked to the Moon from consoles like this one, while the whole world held its breath. • Dieter Dieter Rams summed up his Braun designs as less, but better, and this dial takes him at his word. • Patent Pending Every great phone began as a drawing like this, filed at the patent office in 1931 and stamped Patent Pending. • Matrix Back when computers phoned each other over copper lines, every call arrived as green characters on a terminal screen. Dust off a little piece of telephone history and give your next call a spin.

About

Party Sampler

Features
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Party Sampler – Your Ultimate Soundboard and Recorder! Turn up the fun at any gathering with Party Sampler! Record, play, and organize sounds that make every moment memorable. Designed for party enthusiasts, pranksters, and creators, this app makes it easy to capture custom sounds, add fun sound effects, and play them with a single tap. Features: One-Touch Sound Recording & Playback Easily record sounds with one tap – perfect for spontaneous sound effects or party vibes. Organize & Personalize Name each recording, add a playful image, and keep your sounds organized in one place for instant playback. Play Anywhere, Even in Silent Mode Party Sampler plays through your main speaker – even if your device is on silent! Perfect for grabbing attention or dropping sound effects when you need them. Delete with Ease Press and hold any sound to remove it from your collection instantly. Simple Sound Prompts Helpful tips guide you through your first recording, playback, and deletion, making it easy to get the most out of Party Sampler. Whether you're hosting a party, capturing fun moments, or creating unique sound effects, Party Sampler is here to make your soundboard dreams a reality. Download Party Sampler and let the sounds of fun begin!

Screenshots

Dial Plate4 screens
Party Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dial Plate at Free against Party Sampler's $3.99. Party Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dial Plate is free to download; Party Sampler costs $3.99 up front. Dial Plate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Party Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial Plate ships an update every 10 months, Party Sampler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dial Plate versus Party Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial PlateParty Sampler
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominic RodemerBarcelona Code School

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dial Plate

One-time1
  • Theme Pack$2.99
None

Party Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dial Plate free?
Dial Plate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Party Sampler free?
Party Sampler costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dial Plate or Party Sampler have ads?
Neither Dial Plate nor Party Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial Plate or Party Sampler?
Dial Plate ships an update every 10 months, and Party Sampler every 2 months. Most recently, Dial Plate was updated on November 13, 2026 and Party Sampler on November 12, 2026.

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