Comparison

Dialer vs iSmart Dialer

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

Head to head
About

Dialer

This app generates DTMF tones for interacting with landline phone systems and other devices that use these tones. It allows users to play tones directly from their device's speaker and offers features like saving favorite sequences.

Highlights
  • Generate DTMF tones
  • Use with POTS and landline phones
  • Save favorite tone sequences
  • Adjustable volume
  • Unlock expanded DTMF tones (Pro)
  • Unlimited favorites (Pro)
  • Customize tone and pause length (Pro)
Features
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Dialer works with any Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) that accepts Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones such as a standard landline phone system. To use Dialer, you hold your phone's speaker up to a telephone handset or microphone and play the tone by pressing a button or by selecting one of your saved favorites. Store up to five favorites in the free version for easy dialing, such as calling cards, teleconference numbers, or complicated phone tree's. Commas act as pauses during the dialing tone sequence to allow time for prompts and other delays. Simply hold up your iPhone speaker to the landline telephone's microphone or handset and press dial. Some other devices also use DTMF tones to configure, Dialer is great for these as well. Volume is controlled by your devices volume buttons, so you can easily turn it up or down for just the right volume of your tones. Unlock Dialer Pro features such as unlimited favorites, and the ability to set the dial tone length and pause length (for commas). **Please note that some Voice over IP (VOIP) systems can have trouble recognizing the tones, for those systems try a longer key press allowing enough time for the system to register the tone. Purchase the optional upgrade to unlock these features: - Dial with precision: Unlock the power of four additional expanded DTMF tones – A, B, C, and D. Whether you're interacting with automated systems, entering passwords, or accessing exclusive services, Dialer Pro has got you covered. - Save your favorites effortlessly: With Dialer Pro, you can save an unlimited number of favorites directly from the main dialer screen, ensuring quick and easy access whenever you need it. - Customize your dialing experience: Take control over tone length and pause time when dialing your favorites. Tailor your settings to match your unique requirements, ensuring seamless compatibility with any phone system. ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES: Dialer is now fully accessible with comprehensive VoiceOver support: • Complete screen reader compatibility for blind and visually impaired users • Custom accessibility actions for DTMF tone testing via swipe gestures • Configurable VoiceOver delay timing for optimal audio experience • Clear button labels and navigation hints throughout the app • Accessible favorites management and editing Download Dialer today and make your dialing experience smarter, faster, and more enjoyable.

About

iSmart Dialer

Quickly call, text, or message your favorite contacts with a single tap. This app allows you to set up custom shortcuts for calls, SMS, WhatsApp, email, and FaceTime. Personalize your contact page with background effects and utilize T9 search for faster access.

Highlights
  • One-touch calling for favorite contacts
  • Send SMS, WhatsApp, Email, FaceTime quickly
  • Add contacts to quick dial list
  • Automatic image addition for contacts
  • T9 Search functionality
  • Customizable contact page backgrounds
  • Widget for managing contacts and calls
Features
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iSmartDialer is easiest way to call your favorite contacts with just one touch away. iSmartDialer supports the call to your favorite contacts, Send SMS, Send WhatsApp message, Email, FaceTime Audio and Video quickly. Features * Add favorite contact to quick dial contact list. * Images are automatically added to your quick dial list if available in phone contact details. * You can see the call history within app. * Set Background with blur and tint effects to make your contact page beautiful. * T9 Search * Long press to call in T9 dial pad. * Long press for SMS, WhatsApp, Email, FaceTime Audio & Video in favorite contacts * Multiple contacts delete in phone directory * Call history and favorite contacts auto synchronize in iCloud. * You can manage favorite contacts and quick call from the widget. PRIVACY POLICY We always protect your data and we never sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties.

Screenshots

Dialer3 screens
iSmart Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSmart Dialer at none against Dialer's 1. iSmart Dialer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Dialer's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Dialer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSmart Dialer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSmart Dialer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Dialer's written reviews are positive against 61% of iSmart Dialer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialer ships an update every 5 months, iSmart Dialer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dialer versus iSmart Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialeriSmart Dialer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (74 ratings)4.2 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel TsourisTriveni Global Software Services LLP

Customer experience

Dialer

All ratings74 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative39.3%

iSmart Dialer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
None

iSmart Dialer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dialer free?
Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSmart Dialer free?
iSmart Dialer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dialer or iSmart Dialer?
iSmart Dialer is rated higher. Dialer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while iSmart Dialer averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.
Do Dialer or iSmart Dialer have ads?
Neither Dialer nor iSmart Dialer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dialer or iSmart Dialer?
Dialer ships an update every 5 months, and iSmart Dialer fortnightly. Most recently, Dialer was updated on September 24, 2026 and iSmart Dialer on September 9, 2026.

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