Comparison

DTMFdec vs Potatso

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

Head to head
About

DTMFdec

This utility decodes DTMF tones, even in noisy conditions. It stores decoded numbers for easy actions like dialing, creating contacts, or copying to your clipboard for further lookup.

Highlights
  • Sensitive DTMF tone decoding
  • Adapts to noisy environments
  • Stores decoded numbers
  • Dial number directly
  • Create new contact
  • Add number to existing contact
  • Copy to pasteboard
Features
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DTMFdec is a highly sensitive DTMF-tone decoder which dynamically adapts to noisy or quiet environments. Decoded numbers are stored in a list, from where you can perform actions like: • dial number • new contact with number • add number to existing contact • copy to pasteboard Especially the "copy to pasteboard" feature is useful when you want to lookup the number in your local phone directory or just google for it. DTMFdec is able to decode the following digits: 1234567890*#ABCD Watch a demo video on the web site https://dtmfdecoder.app/demo/

About

Potatso

This powerful network tool enhances your mobile experience by creating a clean network environment. It supports various proxy protocols and offers smart routing rules to optimize data usage and speed, making it suitable for both new and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy
  • Seamless background operation
  • Works on cellular data and Wi-Fi
  • Custom DNS support
  • Smart routing rules for Chinese users
  • QR code, URI, and manual input for proxies
Features
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Potatso is a powerful network tool designed to create a clean network environment and enhance your mobile experience, friendly for both beginners and professional users. Potatso now supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy protocols. You can use proxies you've set up yourself or purchased from any service provider. Providing you with a Shadowrocket-like network experience. The built-in smart routing rules effectively help Chinese users reduce server data consumption and speed up access to domestic websites. === Features === - Custom proxy supports Shadowsocks (SS), ShadowsocksR (SSR), Socks, HTTP(s) (supports QR code, URI, manual input) - Runs quietly in the background without interruption, bringing you a truly seamless experience - Supports both mobile cellular data and Wi-Fi - Supports custom DNS - Built-in smart routing rules for Chinese users === Privacy === We respect your privacy and will not upload or share your private data with any third parties === Terms === By using the app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ === Feedback === Please send email to hi@potatso.com

Screenshots

DTMFdec2 screens
Potatso3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Potatso at Free against DTMFdec's $2.99. Potatso also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months). DTMFdec's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Potatso is free to download; DTMFdec costs $2.99 up front. Potatso sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. DTMFdec asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Potatso holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potatso has 6.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DTMFdec's written reviews are positive against 58% of Potatso's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTMFdec ships an update every 25 months, Potatso fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DTMFdec versus Potatso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTMFdecPotatso
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.4 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJérémie BlaserPotatso Lab LTD

Customer experience

DTMFdec

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

Potatso

All ratings6,051 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative32.5%

Bugs and requests

DTMFdec

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Potatso

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription links not working
  • Smart routing mode causing issues
  • Frequent disconnections on cellular network

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for V2Ray protocol
  • Implement a 'delete all proxies' feature
  • Introduce a speed/latency test option
  • Provide macOS version

In-app purchases

None

DTMFdec

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Potatso

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Ad-Free Experience$5.991 Year

Questions

Is DTMFdec free?
DTMFdec costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Potatso free?
Potatso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DTMFdec or Potatso?
Potatso is rated higher. DTMFdec averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Potatso averages 4.4 from 6.1K ratings.
Do DTMFdec or Potatso have ads?
Potatso shows ads; DTMFdec does not.
Which is updated more often, DTMFdec or Potatso?
DTMFdec ships an update every 25 months, and Potatso fortnightly. Most recently, DTMFdec was updated on October 11, 2026 and Potatso on October 13, 2026.

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