# FaceDial for use with FaceTime vs ABC Contacts

The clearest difference is rating: ABC Contacts at 4.6 against FaceDial for use with FaceTime's 2.8. ABC Contacts also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 59). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ABC Contacts holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Contacts has 1.2K 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 87% of ABC Contacts's.

FaceDial for use with FaceTime ships an update every 3 months, ABC Contacts every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceDial for use with FaceTime | ABC Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedial-for-use-with-facetime/id392608775/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-contacts/id685048714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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 |


### ABC Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-contacts/id685048714)

Manage your contacts with ease. Create, edit, and delete contacts and groups, send mass texts and emails, and organize your address book. Features include backups, birthday notifications, and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and delete contacts & groups, Send mass texts and group emails, Backup and restore contacts, Birthday and anniversary notifications, Share and export contacts, Organize contacts by company and favorites

**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 |


## 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 ABC Contacts free?

ABC Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FaceDial for use with FaceTime or ABC Contacts?

ABC Contacts is rated higher. FaceDial for use with FaceTime averages 2.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ABC Contacts averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do FaceDial for use with FaceTime or ABC Contacts have ads?

Both FaceDial for use with FaceTime and ABC Contacts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FaceDial for use with FaceTime or ABC Contacts?

FaceDial for use with FaceTime ships an update every 3 months, and ABC Contacts every 2 months. Most recently, FaceDial for use with FaceTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and ABC Contacts on September 22, 2026.

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