Comparison

ImageCall vs Alibi

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

Head to head
About

ImageCall

Features
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Introducing Image Call – the innovative iOS app that revolutionizes the way you connect with your friends, family, and colleagues. No more scrolling through endless lists of names; Image Call turns your contacts into an easily accessible, visually appealing phonebook that displays your contacts' photos as call buttons. This app is made for my grandmother who can't read and doesn't handle a phone very well. But still wants to call her family. Features: Visual Phonebook: Photo Call showcases your contacts using their images, creating an engaging and user-friendly interface that makes finding and calling your contacts a breeze. Personalize Your Contacts: Choose a photo from your gallery this makes your phonebook truly unique and personal. One-Tap Calling: Simply tap on a contact's image to initiate a call, saving time and effort compared to traditional phonebooks. Add & Delete Contacts with Ease: Adding a new contact is as simple as clicking on the + button, and choosing a photo. Deleting a contact is just a long press away. Grid Layout: The app's grid layout efficiently organizes your contacts, automatically adjusting the arrangement to fit your screen size. Local Storage: Your contacts are stored locally, ensuring privacy and quick access. Download Image Call today and experience the joy of having a personalized, visually captivating phonebook at your fingertips. Get ready to make staying in touch more enjoyable than ever!

About

Alibi

Features
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Alibi Β· Your Personal Exit Helper Sometimes you just need a reason to leave β€” a pushy salesperson, an uncomfortable date, a meeting that won't end, or any social moment where you'd rather bow out gracefully. With one tap, Alibi gives you a convincing "incoming call": a lifelike ringtone and vibration, a full-screen call UI, a customizable caller, and a real-time AI voice on the line. To anyone nearby, it just looks like your phone rang. Pair it with ready-made exit lines and you'll have a natural, graceful way out. β–  Lifelike calls Β· Full-screen call screen with realistic ringtone + vibration Β· Customize the caller's name, avatar, and opening line Β· Real-time AI voice β€” it actually sounds like someone's on the line β–  Escape scripts Β· Built-in scenarios (family emergency, a call from work, a friend in need…) Β· Ready-made lines you can simply read aloud to leave with grace β–  Thoughtful touches Β· Set a delay so the call rings exactly when you need it Β· Clean, simple UI β€” one tap when it counts For the socially anxious, the introverted, and anyone who occasionally needs a way out. Alibi isn't about lying β€” it's about giving you a graceful option to step away. *This app is intended solely to help you exit awkward social situations with ease. β€” Subscription β€” Alibi Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. β€’ Monthly: US$2.99 Β· Yearly: US$17.99 β€’ Pro unlocks 5 minutes per call and 30 minutes per day (Free: 3 minutes per call, 6 minutes per day) β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in Account Settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://lifeline-bhj.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://lifeline-bhj.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

ImageCall4 screens
Alibi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ImageCall at none against Alibi's 2. ImageCall also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Alibi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ImageCall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageCall ships an update every 5 days, Alibi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ImageCall versus Alibi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageCallAlibi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAPPSURGEGCDM Limited

In-app purchases

None

ImageCall

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alibi

Subscriptions2
  • lifeline_pro_monthly$2.991 Month
  • ifeline Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is ImageCall free?
ImageCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alibi free?
Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ImageCall or Alibi have ads?
Neither ImageCall nor Alibi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageCall or Alibi?
ImageCall ships an update every 5 days, and Alibi every 3 weeks. Most recently, ImageCall was updated on October 15, 2026 and Alibi on October 7, 2026.

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