# Flash Call vs Speed Dial with Contact Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Dial with Contact Widget at 4.4 against Flash Call's 3.4. Speed Dial with Contact Widget also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Call sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Speed Dial with Contact Widget sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Dial with Contact Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Dial with Contact Widget has 368 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Flash Call's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speed Dial with Contact Widget's.

Flash Call ships an update every 7 months, Speed Dial with Contact Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Call | Speed Dial with Contact Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-call/id503937328/reviews) | **[4.4 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-with-contact-widget/id1436264739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MitotiM](https://appshunter.io/developer/418360190) | [Loopbots Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384442096) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-call/id503937328)

Quickly call favorite contacts with a personalized grid. Access contacts with just two taps, supporting Phone, FaceTime Audio, and Video calls. Ideal for users who prefer large, easy-to-tap icons for instant communication.

**Highlights:** Personalized contact grid, Two-tap calling, Phone, FaceTime Audio, Video support, Home Screen Widgets, Large, easy-to-tap contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Contacts | $3.99 | one-time |


### Speed Dial with Contact Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-with-contact-widget/id1436264739)

Quickly connect with your most frequent contacts using customizable home screen widgets and a smart dialer. Initiate calls, messages, emails, or chats with a single tap.

**Highlights:** One-tap speed dial, Favorite contact widgets, Smart T9 dialer, Customizable themes, Home screen and Today View widgets, Assign custom actions per contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Page 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| KeyPad Today Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Dial Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| Social Extension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient one-touch dialing
- 💡 Customizable contact layouts
- 📱 Works well on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/managing contacts
- 🔄 Inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Inability to load contact photos
- Unreliable syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to group contacts by category
- One-tap call/text/email options
- Customizable contact icons/backgrounds
- Keypad widget for quick dialing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Call free?

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

### Is Speed Dial with Contact Widget free?

Speed Dial with Contact Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Call or Speed Dial with Contact Widget?

Speed Dial with Contact Widget is rated higher. Flash Call averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Speed Dial with Contact Widget averages 4.4 from 368 ratings.

### Do Flash Call or Speed Dial with Contact Widget have ads?

Neither Flash Call nor Speed Dial with Contact Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Call or Speed Dial with Contact Widget?

Flash Call ships an update every 7 months, and Speed Dial with Contact Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash Call was updated on October 23, 2026 and Speed Dial with Contact Widget on October 26, 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.*