# iReDial vs Fast Messaging

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fast Messaging at 76% against iReDial's 2%. Fast Messaging also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7). iReDial's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (198 vs 59). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iReDial sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fast Messaging sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Messaging holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of iReDial's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fast Messaging's.

iReDial ships an update every 2 months, Fast Messaging every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReDial | Fast Messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredial/id445594077/reviews) | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-messaging-just-tap-send/id460772454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 2.1% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) | [Adam Wasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/433491073) |

## What reviewers say

### iReDial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredial/id445594077)

Never forget to call someone back again. This app acts as your personal secretary, allowing you to schedule calls for any future date and time. It provides timely reminders, even when your device is on standby, helping you manage your important communications efficiently.

**Highlights:** Schedule calls with custom dates and times, Access iPhone contacts, Programmable call delay, Favorite contacts folder, Recent calls folder, Notifications on standby, Split View and Slide Over support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 tokens for dials | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 tokens for dials | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 tokens for dials | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium: unlimited calls | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- ⏰ Useful for timed call reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not auto-redial as advertised
- 💰 Misleading pricing and token system
- 😤 False advertising and deceptive marketing
- 🚫 No automatic dialing functionality
- 📵 Only sends reminders, requires manual dialing

**Reported bugs**

- App does not dial numbers automatically
- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Dialing functionality fails or doesn't work
- Token system malfunctions
- Unable to complete calls through the app

**Requested features**

- Actual auto-redial functionality for busy signals
- Automatic dialing without manual intervention
- Clear and transparent pricing structure
- Better user instructions and documentation
- Customizable redial intervals in seconds, not just minutes


### Fast Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-messaging-just-tap-send/id460772454)

Quickly send pre-written messages to contacts with a few taps. Organize contacts into groups and create personalized or generic message templates. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Quick message sending, Contact grouping, Individual and global templates, iMessage, SMS, email, calls, iCloud sync, Slide-over/split view support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just Tap Send: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Just Tap Send: Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| No Subscription (Upgrade) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Just Tap Send: No Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReDial free?

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

### Is Fast Messaging free?

Fast Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iReDial or Fast Messaging?

Fast Messaging is rated higher. iReDial averages 1.7 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Fast Messaging averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do iReDial or Fast Messaging have ads?

Neither iReDial nor Fast Messaging shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReDial or Fast Messaging?

iReDial ships an update every 2 months, and Fast Messaging every 4 months. Most recently, iReDial was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fast Messaging on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*