QuickContact vs Call for Help
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickContact
Easily call or text your favorite contacts with a single tap. Assign contacts to customizable icons featuring their photos for quick access. Supports direct calls, SMS, FaceTime, and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
- One-screen interface
- Up to nine pages of icons
- Assign contacts with photos
- Direct call, SMS, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram
- Customizable icons
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Want to call or text your contacts with a simple touch? How about doing it just by touching his/her favourite photo? Then this is the app for you! - Just one screen - Up to nine pages of icons - Press and hold an icon to assign it one contact with its photo - Once assigned, just press the icon to call or text your contact (since iOS 10.3, the system ask for permission whenever a third party app tries to open a call) It's that easy! Nothing else to worry about! One thing you need, one thing the app does. You can directly start call, sms, FaceTime and Whatsapp or Telegram message. And you can customise it according to your preferences. Download it for free. If you use it and you find it useful, please contribute to its development (see info section). This application is specific to iPhone, as it makes use of call and sms functionalities.
Call for Help
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Call for Help makes it simple to reach help fast. Designed for clarity, speed, and ease of use, this app provides large, easy-to-tap buttons to call emergency services, family members, doctors, or caregivers without confusion or clutter. Every part of the app is built to reduce friction and make it easier to take action when it matters most. Whether for seniors, caregivers, or anyone who wants quick access to important contacts, Call for Help delivers a clear, reliable, and easy-to-understand experience. Emergency Calling Made Simple Quickly call your region’s emergency number such as 911, 112, or other local emergency services. The emergency button is clearly labeled and easy to access, helping reduce hesitation and confusion in urgent situations. Large buttons and simple wording make it easy to recognize the right action immediately. Custom Contact Buttons Create personalized call buttons for the people who matter most. Add family members, caregivers, doctors, neighbors, or any important contact. Customize each button with a clear label such as: Call Daughter Call Son Call Doctor Call Caregiver Assign a phone number to each button and arrange them in the order that makes the most sense for you. This allows fast, direct access without searching through contacts or navigating complex menus. Large Button, Easy-to-Use Interface Call for Help is built with simplicity as the priority. Large tap targets make buttons easy to press High contrast design improves visibility Clean layout removes distractions Minimal text keeps everything easy to understand The interface is designed to reduce mistakes and make interaction as straightforward as possible, especially for users who may struggle with small text or complicated apps. Designed for Seniors and Caregivers This app is especially helpful for: Seniors who want a simpler phone experience Caregivers setting up a device for a loved one Families who want quick access to important contacts Anyone who prefers large, clear, and simple controls Call for Help removes unnecessary features and focuses only on what matters: quickly reaching the right person. Home Screen Widget Add the Call for Help widget to your Home Screen for even faster access. Tap once to open the app No searching or navigating required Always visible and ready when needed The widget provides a simple entry point to the app so help is never more than one tap away. Fast, Direct Calling Call for Help uses your phone’s built-in calling system to place calls quickly and reliably. There are no accounts to create, no logins, and no unnecessary steps between you and the call you need to make. Private and Simple No accounts required No tracking No data sharing No unnecessary permissions Your contacts and settings remain on your device, giving you full control and privacy. Built for Real-Life Situations In stressful or urgent moments, complex apps can slow you down. Call for Help is designed to eliminate confusion and make it easy to act quickly. Instead of searching through contacts or navigating menus, you can simply tap a clearly labeled button and make the call immediately. Flexible and Customizable Set up the app in a way that fits your needs. Add as many contact buttons as needed Change labels at any time Update phone numbers easily Reorder buttons for priority access This flexibility allows the app to adapt to different users and situations, whether it is used for daily convenience or emergency preparedness. Important Notice Call for Help is not a replacement for emergency services. It is a tool designed to make it easier and faster to contact emergency services or important contacts using your device’s standard calling functionality. Always follow local guidelines for emergency situations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QuickContact at Free against Call for Help's $0.99. Call for Help's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
QuickContact is free to download; Call for Help costs $0.99 up front. QuickContact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Call for Help asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickContact ships an update every 3 months, Call for Help every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickContact | Call for Help |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CDM S.r.L. | 405Media |
Bugs and requests
QuickContact
Reported bugs
17 issues- Symbols like pause (,) are stripped away after OS update
- Trouble adding names
- Will not allow deletion of the app
- Cannot delete and add contacts
- Double tap function does not work
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- Text feature takes you to messages instead of pre-populating
- Freezes up, will not let you call or text
- Background picture tool section doesn't cover tool area
- Won't let me edit contact pictures or names
- Cannot assign pictures to icons
- Crashes every time it's open
- Only one page working
- Doesn't work with iPod Touch
- Error message saying it does not work for this device (iPad 2)
- App wouldn't open until privacy settings were changed
- Double tap on iOS requires two touches
- Takes 3 touches to call (open app, select contact, confirm dial)
Requested features
22 requests- Ability for group texting
- Add other communication options (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal calls/texts)
- Ability to assign actions to FaceTime and FT audio calls
- Ability to move contacts around
- Option to choose text or call each time
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- Add more icons to a single page
- Smaller contact icons for more per page
- Option to assign actions to FaceTime and FT audio calls
- Ability to move contacts around
- Add additional background pictures
- Swipe up rather than left/right for next page
- Add page turn effect like iBooks
- Option to choose which number to call
- Personalization of colors and themes
- Add more than one number to a person
- Choose whether to call, send SMS or MMS per favorite
- Make it so that when you click the contact it gives you the option of Text or Call
- Instructions to get started
- Want icons on home screen
- Add pictures to icons
- Ability to assign the action to FaceTime and FT audio calls
- Ability to move contacts around
Call for Help
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QuickContact
- Support QuickContact$0.99
Call for Help
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QuickContact free?
Is Call for Help free?
Do QuickContact or Call for Help have ads?
Which is updated more often, QuickContact or Call for Help?
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