Comparison

Dialer vs DTMF Dialer Tool

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

DTMF Dialer Tool

Generate and manage DTMF tones for dialing and testing phone numbers. Features include a modern keypad, karaoke-style playback, and favorites management for quick access to frequently used numbers. Ideal for telephony professionals and radio operators.

Highlights
  • Modern DTMF keypad
  • Karaoke-style playback
  • Favorites management
  • Pause support
  • Reliable tone generation
Features
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Effortlessly dial, test, and manage phone numbers with DTMF tones—perfect for telephony professionals, ham radio operators, and anyone who needs reliable tone dialing! Note: This app does not call. It only produces DTMF tones which may be used to control a call. Features: - Modern DTMF Keypad: Tap or hold to generate accurate DTMF tones for any number, including special characters and pauses. - Karaoke-Style Playback: Watch each digit highlight as it plays, making it easy to follow along and verify sequences. - Favorites Management: Save, name, and organize your most-used numbers for quick access. Edit or delete favorites anytime. - Pause Support: Insert pauses (",") for complex dialing sequences. - Reliable Tone Generation: Uses precise DTMF frequencies for compatibility with phone systems, PBXs, and radio repeaters. Perfect For: - Accessing voicemail, conference bridges, or automated phone systems - Testing and troubleshooting telephony equipment - Amateur radio (ham) operators - Anyone needing a fast, accurate DTMF dialer Why Choose DTMF Dialer Tool? - Intuitive, modern design - Lightning-fast and accurate tone playback - Powerful favorites and editing features Download DTMF Dialer Tool today and make dialing smarter, faster, and easier!

Screenshots

Dialer3 screens
DTMF Dialer Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DTMF Dialer Tool at 4.5 against Dialer's 3.9. DTMF Dialer Tool also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Dialer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (74 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases 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 and DTMF Dialer Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DTMF Dialer Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dialer has 74 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialer ships an update every 5 months, DTMF Dialer Tool every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dialer versus DTMF Dialer Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialerDTMF Dialer Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (74 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel TsourisKevin Tang

Customer experience

Dialer

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

DTMF Dialer Tool

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
1 purchases

DTMF Dialer Tool

One-time1
  • DTMF Dialer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Dialer free?
Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DTMF Dialer Tool free?
DTMF Dialer Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dialer or DTMF Dialer Tool?
DTMF Dialer Tool is rated higher. Dialer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while DTMF Dialer Tool averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Dialer or DTMF Dialer Tool have ads?
DTMF Dialer Tool shows ads; Dialer does not.
Which is updated more often, Dialer or DTMF Dialer Tool?
Dialer ships an update every 5 months, and DTMF Dialer Tool every 9 days. Most recently, Dialer was updated on September 24, 2026 and DTMF Dialer Tool on September 2, 2026.

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