Comparison

Pocketmast vs Dial

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

Head to head
About

Pocketmast

Features
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Pocketmast is a standalone off-grid messenger for iPhone and Apple Watch. Two devices on the same Wi-Fi tune into a 4-digit channel code and chat in real time — no internet, no servers, no accounts, no Bluetooth pairing needed. iPhone-to-iPhone mesh works the moment you walk into a campsite, festival, conference hall, basement, or off-grid cabin where cellular signal is weak. Each device acts as both transmitter and receiver. Messages hop peer-to-peer over Bonjour / Network.framework — pure local network, zero outbound connections. With full Apple Watch support, you can read, send, and join channels right from your wrist. PREMIUM Pocketmast Premium is a single $2.99 non-consumable. It unlocks all 8 channels, unlimited node history, 30-day message retention, GPX export, and the three premium mission templates. One-time purchase — no subscription.

About

Dial

This app transforms countdowns into a tactile experience with precise haptic feedback and spatial audio. Choose from various material themes and enjoy a focus-designed interface for setting and managing timers across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Tactile dial with one-second detents
  • Synchronized Core Haptics and mechanical clicks
  • Binaural spatial audio for clicks
  • Multiple material themes
  • Countdown timers up to two hours
  • Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Widget and Live Activity support
Features
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Time should feel as good as it looks. Dial: Haptic ASMR Timer turns a familiar countdown into a tactile, spatial instrument. Rotate the dial through precise one-second detents. Below one minute, choose any whole second. At one minute and above, the dial settles cleanly on :00 or :30. Each adjustment can answer with synchronized Core Haptics and a tiny mechanical click. With compatible headphones, binaural spatial rendering lets each click follow your touch around the dial. On other audio routes, Dial keeps sound quiet and balanced. CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL • Sycamore — pale figured wood and warm metal • Atelier — rich wood with a private-club glow • Saddle — cognac leather and polished brass • Carbon — forged carbon with cool titanium • Nocturne — piano-black lacquer and chrome DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Set countdowns from one second to two hours • Start, pause, adjust, and reset with tactile controls • Keep a countdown running when you leave the app • Receive an optional quiet completion notification • Control sound and haptics independently • Finish with a soft, fading tone instead of a jarring default alarm • Use VoiceOver labels and Reduce Motion support TIME ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Enjoy the full tactile dial on iPhone and the spacious crafted interface on iPad • Turn the Digital Crown to set, start, pause, repeat, and reset timers on Apple Watch • Keep timer state aligned between iPhone and a paired Apple Watch when connectivity is available • Follow a centered, second-by-second countdown from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Launch 30-second, 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute presets from a widget • Keep an active timer visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a system-driven Live Activity • Add circular, rectangular, inline, or corner complications to your Apple Watch face Timers up to and including five minutes are free. Dial Pro is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase that unlocks longer timers. There is no subscription, account, or advertising. When the countdown ends, a theme-matched Time’s Up moment sweeps light across the dial before the instrument quietly comes to rest. Turn the dial. Feel every second. Make time tangible. Privacy Policy: https://mikecerdeiros.github.io/dial-asmr-timer/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocketmast4 screens
Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pocketmast and Dial are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pocketmast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pocketmast versus Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketmastDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB105 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai Runesmith Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.Michael Cerdeiros

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocketmast

One-time1
  • Pocketmast Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Dial

One-time1
  • Dial Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Pocketmast free?
Pocketmast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocketmast or Dial have ads?
Neither Pocketmast nor Dial shows ads.

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