Comparison

Dialer vs x123 (xリンク)

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

x123 (xリンク)

Features
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◎How to use x-link After installing the app, register from "Enter a number!" on the top page, pick a number, and simply set or edit where it links to. The beta version offers 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-digit numbers free of charge. ◎Handy use cases (Marketing / PR / Business) - Guide people to links by voice from podcasts and short social videos - Collect live survey responses and guide viewers to product pages during live streams - Reach the right website from radio or in-facility audio announcements - For moments when scanning a QR code on a train or in public feels awkward - Make OMO and O2O more convenient for tourist spots, towns and shopping facilities (Personal) - Works like a business card With x-link, even if the services you use shut down, you can point your number to new web content and always share the information you want to show. - Great for member lists Get your own number as a roster for classmates and teammates! Everyone can permanently check just the pages each member wants to show. https://x123.link/about_x-link.html Get your number and set its link destination here: https://member.x123.link/

Screenshots

Dialer3 screens
x123 (xリンク)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: x123 (xリンク) at none against Dialer's 1. x123 (xリンク) also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. x123 (xリンク) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialer ships an update every 5 months, x123 (xリンク) every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dialer versus x123 (xリンク): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialerx123 (xリンク)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel TsourisFULLDRIVE K.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
None

x123 (xリンク)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dialer free?
Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is x123 (xリンク) free?
x123 (xリンク) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dialer or x123 (xリンク) have ads?
Neither Dialer nor x123 (xリンク) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dialer or x123 (xリンク)?
Dialer ships an update every 5 months, and x123 (xリンク) every 2 days. Most recently, Dialer was updated on October 23, 2026 and x123 (xリンク) on October 7, 2026.

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