# PURE MINUTES vs HelloDial

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HelloDial at 100% against PURE MINUTES's 51%. HelloDial also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). PURE MINUTES's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PURE MINUTES sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HelloDial asks for nothing beyond the download.

HelloDial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PURE MINUTES has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PURE MINUTES's written reviews are positive against 100% of HelloDial's.

PURE MINUTES ships an update fortnightly, HelloDial every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PURE MINUTES | HelloDial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-minutes/id558161472/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellodial/id6799532267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pure Minutes](https://appshunter.io/developer/945154300) | [HelloTech Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799532269) |

## What reviewers say

### PURE MINUTES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-minutes/id558161472)

Make affordable international calls and recharge prepaid mobile phones worldwide. Enjoy a $1 free trial for long-distance calling and explore low-cost options for staying connected globally.

**Highlights:** International long-distance calling, Prepaid mobile airtime recharge, Local access numbers, In-app free trial, Recharge in over 110 countries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pure Minutes Recharge - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pure Minutes Recharge - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Cost-efficient calls
- 📞 Clear call quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💸 Affordable international calls
- ⚡ Fast customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not working
- 🚫 OTP not sending
- 🚫 Cannot sign in with password
- 💸 Scam app
- 💳 Stole money via PayPal

**Reported bugs**

- OTP not sending
- Cannot sign in with password
- App changes number automatically
- Cannot access contacts
- Cannot see recent calls or favorites

**Requested features**

- Regression testing after updates
- Bundles like other VoIP providers
- Redeem pure minutes cards in credits area
- Clear history option
- Option to change Pure Minutes icon on iPhone home screen


### HelloDial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellodial/id6799532267)

Easily make international voice calls to connect with people worldwide. View transparent calling rates before you dial and manage your account securely. Access your contacts and track your calling credit for a convenient global communication experience.

**Highlights:** Make international voice calls, View calling rates before calling, Simple dialer interface, Secure account recharge, Access phone contacts, Track calling credit, Bluetooth headset support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PURE MINUTES free?

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

### Is HelloDial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PURE MINUTES or HelloDial?

HelloDial is rated higher. PURE MINUTES averages 3.8 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while HelloDial averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PURE MINUTES or HelloDial have ads?

Neither PURE MINUTES nor HelloDial shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PURE MINUTES or HelloDial?

PURE MINUTES ships an update fortnightly, and HelloDial every 5 days. Most recently, PURE MINUTES was updated on November 1, 2026 and HelloDial on October 31, 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.*