# gTalk HotDial vs Athan

The clearest difference is rating: Athan at 4.6 against gTalk HotDial's 1.8. Athan also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). gTalk HotDial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. gTalk HotDial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Athan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athan has 2.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of gTalk HotDial's written reviews are positive against 65% of Athan's.

gTalk HotDial ships an update every 2 months, Athan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | gTalk HotDial | Athan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtalk-hotdial/id535467662/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athan-full-athan/id1460213161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genusys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/535467665) | [Mohammed Alnabhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460213160) |

## What reviewers say

### gTalk HotDial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtalk-hotdial/id535467662)

This app allows gTalk® customers to make international calls and send texts using a "Hot Number" feature. Easily manage and dial contacts directly from your phone's address book after logging in with your gTalk® account.

**Highlights:** International calling, International texting, Hot Number feature, Direct dialing from contacts, Add/edit Hot Numbers, gTalk® account login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Athan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athan-full-athan/id1460213161)

This app provides accurate prayer times based on your location, with customizable alarms for prayer and eqama. It also includes a Zakat calculator and a monthly calendar of prayer timings. Users can personalize the experience with dark/light modes and choose from various Athan voices.

**Highlights:** Accurate prayer timings, Customizable Athan alarms, Eqama time alarms, Zakat calculator, Monthly prayer calendar, Dark/Light mode, Multiple Athan voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium / Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium / Month for Family | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium / Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium / Year for Family | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Features with Support 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Features with Support 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donate $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent full Athan feature
- 👍 Simple and straightforward app
- 💎 Amazing Athan voices
- 🙌 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (app crashes, freezes, not opening)
- ⏰ Inconsistent or incorrect prayer timings
- 🔊 Incomplete Athan playback (missing parts of Athan)
- 🤖 Camera access permission issue

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after iOS 18 update
- Athan stops before completion
- Athan playing before set time
- Widget not updating prayer times

**Requested features**

- Add Hanafi Asr calculation option
- Provide option to disable Athan text display
- Improve Fajr Athan recitation
- Add 24-hour clock for prayer time visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is gTalk HotDial free?

gTalk HotDial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Athan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, gTalk HotDial or Athan?

Athan is rated higher. gTalk HotDial averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Athan averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do gTalk HotDial or Athan have ads?

Athan shows ads; gTalk HotDial does not.

### Which is updated more often, gTalk HotDial or Athan?

gTalk HotDial ships an update every 2 months, and Athan every 9 days. Most recently, gTalk HotDial was updated on October 23, 2026 and Athan on October 29, 2026.

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