Comparison

DTMF Dialer Tool vs RF Calc JP

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

Head to head
About

DTMF Dialer Tool

Generate and manage DTMF tones for dialing and testing phone numbers. Features include a modern keypad, karaoke-style playback, and favorites management for quick access to frequently used numbers. Ideal for telephony professionals and radio operators.

Highlights
  • Modern DTMF keypad
  • Karaoke-style playback
  • Favorites management
  • Pause support
  • Reliable tone generation
Features
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Effortlessly dial, test, and manage phone numbers with DTMF tones—perfect for telephony professionals, ham radio operators, and anyone who needs reliable tone dialing! Note: This app does not call. It only produces DTMF tones which may be used to control a call. Features: - Modern DTMF Keypad: Tap or hold to generate accurate DTMF tones for any number, including special characters and pauses. - Karaoke-Style Playback: Watch each digit highlight as it plays, making it easy to follow along and verify sequences. - Favorites Management: Save, name, and organize your most-used numbers for quick access. Edit or delete favorites anytime. - Pause Support: Insert pauses (",") for complex dialing sequences. - Reliable Tone Generation: Uses precise DTMF frequencies for compatibility with phone systems, PBXs, and radio repeaters. DTMF Dialer Pro (one-time purchase): - Unlimited favorites (3 favorites free; Pro unlocks unlimited) - A–D tones for the full 16-key DTMF pad - Custom tone length and pause timing - Export favorites as CSV - Remove ads Perfect For: - Accessing voicemail, conference bridges, or automated phone systems - Testing and troubleshooting telephony equipment - Amateur radio (ham) operators - Anyone needing a fast, accurate DTMF dialer Why Choose DTMF Dialer Tool? - Intuitive, modern design - Lightning-fast and accurate tone playback - Powerful favorites and editing features Download DTMF Dialer Tool today and make dialing smarter, faster, and easier!

About

RF Calc JP

Features
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RF Calc JP is a practical calculator for amateur radio and RF work, for iPhone and iPad. Its signature feature: apply gains and losses (dB) to an absolute power value (W, mW, dBm …) in sequence — follow a signal from the transmitter through cable loss and amplifier gain to the final output, right on the keypad. KEY FEATURE: MIX ABSOLUTE VALUES WITH dB Enter "1 W − 3.8 dB" and it instantly shows 26.2 dBm (= 0.4169 W = 416.9 mW). Working with absolute values (W/dBm) and relative values (dB) in a single line matches how you actually reason about a link. FEATURES • Power / dBm: convert among W / mW / µW / nW / dBm / dBW. Enter one value and see the rest at once (e.g., 1 W = 1000 mW = 30 dBm = 0 dBW). • RF Chain: start from an absolute power, then stack each stage's gain (+dB) or loss (−dB): TX output → cable loss → amplifier gain → final output. See every stage and name each one. • Voltage: convert among V / mV / µV / nV and dBV / dBmV / dBµV. Set an impedance (default 50 Ω; 75/600 Ω or custom) to convert to power/dBm. Choose RMS / Peak / Peak-to-Peak as the reference. • Unit Converter: convert power and voltage units together, showing multiple units at once. • dB Converter: convert between dB and power/voltage ratios (e.g., +3 dB → power ratio ≈1.9953 / voltage ratio ≈1.4125). • VSWR: convert among VSWR, reflection coefficient |Γ|, return loss, reflected power (%), and mismatch loss. • Power Efficiency: transmitter efficiency from DC voltage, current and RF output (e.g., 13.8 V × 20 A with 100 W RF → about 36.2%). Reverse modes give the required DC current or the expected RF output. BUILT RIGHT • All internal math is double precision and is never rounded mid-calculation — rounding happens only for display, so chained calculations stay accurate. • Results appear in several related units at once. Set the number of digits and engineering (SI-prefix) notation in Settings. • Save a calculation history on device to review later. • Each calculator keeps its input when you switch. Attenuator (ATT) correction and large text sizes (Dynamic Type) are supported. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone building a quick link budget from the rig to the antenna • Moving between voltage and power (dBm) • Converting VSWR and return loss without mental math • RF and electronics work that lives in dB and gain PRIVACY RF Calc JP collects no personal data and does no tracking. It runs fully offline with no account. Your calculation history is stored only on your device. SUBSCRIPTION All features are available via an auto-renewing subscription (¥200/year in Japan; equivalent local pricing elsewhere), with a 7-day free trial. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. A simple, accurate RF calculator for everyday operating and design. Feedback is welcome. 73! ■ Terms & Privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jpanhamlogapp.github.io/rfcalcjp/privacy.html

Screenshots

DTMF Dialer Tool3 screens
RF Calc JP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RF Calc JP at none against DTMF Dialer Tool's shown. DTMF Dialer Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. DTMF Dialer Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RF Calc JP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTMF Dialer Tool ships an update every 10 days, RF Calc JP every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DTMF Dialer Tool versus RF Calc JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTMF Dialer ToolRF Calc JP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin TangHashimoto Yoshikazu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DTMF Dialer Tool

One-time1
  • DTMF Dialer Pro$4.99
1 purchases

RF Calc JP

Subscriptions1
  • RF Calc JP Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$0.991 Year

Questions

Is DTMF Dialer Tool free?
DTMF Dialer Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RF Calc JP free?
RF Calc JP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DTMF Dialer Tool or RF Calc JP have ads?
DTMF Dialer Tool shows ads; RF Calc JP does not.
Which is updated more often, DTMF Dialer Tool or RF Calc JP?
DTMF Dialer Tool ships an update every 10 days, and RF Calc JP every 6 days. Most recently, DTMF Dialer Tool was updated on October 30, 2026 and RF Calc JP on October 31, 2026.

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