Comparison

DIC vs PhonePad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DIC

This app helps freelancers track billable hours with a simple interface. You can add clients, start and stop timers for sessions, record payments, and manually adjust time entries. Data can also be imported and exported.

Highlights
  • Track billable hours
  • Add clients with hourly rates
  • Start/stop timed sessions
  • Record payments
  • Manual session adjustments
  • Import/export data
Features
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Ultra minimal app for reliably and seamlessly keeping track of billable hours. Usage: - Add a client, specifying their hourly rate - Tap on client to start a timed session, tap again to stop You can also: - Add payments, which are deducted from the client's total - Add and delete sessions manually - Import/Export app data

About

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DIC4 screens
PhonePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DIC at 5.0 against PhonePad's 3.7. DIC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). PhonePad's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DIC versus PhonePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDICPhonePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBookieBase LimitedIbrahim Chiha

Customer experience

DIC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PhonePad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DIC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DIC free?
DIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIC or PhonePad?
DIC is rated higher. DIC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do DIC or PhonePad have ads?
Neither DIC nor PhonePad shows ads.

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