# FaceDial for use with FaceTime vs A2Z Groups

The clearest difference is rating: A2Z Groups at 4.6 against FaceDial for use with FaceTime's 2.8. A2Z Groups also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 47%). FaceDial for use with FaceTime's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceDial for use with FaceTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and A2Z Groups sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A2Z Groups holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A2Z Groups has 3.9K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of FaceDial for use with FaceTime's written reviews are positive against 82% of A2Z Groups's.

FaceDial for use with FaceTime ships an update every 3 months, A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceDial for use with FaceTime | A2Z Groups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedial-for-use-with-facetime/id392608775/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TenTal](https://appshunter.io/developer/498836243) | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceDial for use with FaceTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedial-for-use-with-facetime/id392608775)

Easily call, text, or email favorite contacts with a single tap using customizable photo buttons. Supports FaceTime video or audio calls and includes an Apple Watch complication for quick access.

**Highlights:** Photo contact buttons, One-tap FaceTime, call, text, email, FaceTime audio/video selection, Apple Watch app & complication, Customizable button size and shape, iPad Multitasking support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OPTION TO REMOVE ALL ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


### A2Z Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105)

Manage your contacts and send messages or emails to groups efficiently. Organize contacts, create custom groups, and send personalized mass communications. Features include backups, birthday reminders, and contact sharing.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send mass texts and group emails, Backup and restore contacts, Birthday and anniversary notifications, Share and export contacts, Clone contacts and groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Year) | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Larger Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient group messaging
- 💡 Helpful for organizing contacts
- 🔒 Reliable privacy policy
- 👍 Customizable groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with message delivery
- 🐛 Syncing problems after updates
- 🐛 Duplicate contacts
- 🐛 Disappearing notes/data

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts being deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to save contact information
- Syncing issues with Google/Outlook contacts
- Unreliable group messaging

**Requested features**

- Scheduled messaging
- Improved group management
- Better integration with native Contacts app
- Map feature
- Birthdays/anniversaries tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceDial for use with FaceTime free?

FaceDial for use with FaceTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A2Z Groups free?

A2Z Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FaceDial for use with FaceTime or A2Z Groups?

A2Z Groups is rated higher. FaceDial for use with FaceTime averages 2.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while A2Z Groups averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do FaceDial for use with FaceTime or A2Z Groups have ads?

FaceDial for use with FaceTime shows ads; A2Z Groups does not.

### Which is updated more often, FaceDial for use with FaceTime or A2Z Groups?

FaceDial for use with FaceTime ships an update every 3 months, and A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. Most recently, FaceDial for use with FaceTime was updated on October 16, 2026 and A2Z Groups on October 20, 2026.

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