# DTMF Dial vs RepeaterPhone

The clearest difference is price: DTMF Dial at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. DTMF Dial also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). RepeaterPhone's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 36%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

DTMF Dial is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RepeaterPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 89 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of DTMF Dial's written reviews are positive against 71% of RepeaterPhone's.

DTMF Dial ships an update every 27 months, RepeaterPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DTMF Dial | RepeaterPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtmf-dial/id439867878/reviews) | **[4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iPhonso GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/364900630) | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) |

## What reviewers say

### DTMF Dial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtmf-dial/id439867878)

This utility allows you to dial phone numbers from your iPhone contacts on landline or pay phones. Simply select a contact, hold your device near the mouthpiece, and initiate the call.

**Highlights:** Dial iPhone contacts on landlines, Edit numbers before dialing, Adjust dialing speed, Works with pay-phones, Uses device's speaker for dialing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RepeaterPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk interface, EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection, Node directory search, Favorite nodes, Bluetooth headset support, Watch extension control

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls

**Requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DTMF Dial free?

DTMF Dial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DTMF Dial or RepeaterPhone?

RepeaterPhone is rated higher. DTMF Dial averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do DTMF Dial or RepeaterPhone have ads?

Neither DTMF Dial nor RepeaterPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DTMF Dial or RepeaterPhone?

DTMF Dial ships an update every 27 months, and RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Most recently, DTMF Dial was updated on November 1, 2026 and RepeaterPhone on November 3, 2026.

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