Comparison

Smart vs Ring.io

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

Head to head
About

Smart

This app helps manage multiple calling cards for cost-effective long-distance calls. It can automatically dial access numbers and PINs, or route calls through a VOIP device. Premium offers an ad-free experience and support for more calling cards.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple calling cards
  • Save on long-distance calls
  • Automatic access number and PIN dialing
  • VOIP device integration
  • Call from address book or recent calls
  • Premium upgrade for ad-free experience
Features
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SmartDial can be setup to manage multiple calling cards to save on long distance calling. After the setup, all you have to do is dial your destination number either from your address book or your recently called list. If setup properly, SmartDial will route the call by calling the access number and entering the PIN if any. Email us if you need help with the setup. If you have a VOIP device such as Fritz.box by AVM, you can call International at low rates by setting up SmartDial to call your VOIP device and then dial the destination number. You can upgrade to Premium to disable ads, enjoy the cleaner user interface and add more than one calling card. If it doesn't work on your phone, please email us at support@iruvar.net to let us help you. Know more about SmartDial at www.iruvar.net or Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GetSmartDial to suggest new features, critique or just comment.

About

Ring.io

Boost sales team efficiency with a mobile-first power dialer. Make, receive, and track calls, integrate with CRMs, and automate data logging. Features like voicemail drops and call transfers enhance productivity on the go.

Highlights
  • Make, receive, and track calls
  • Direct dialing from CRM, browsers, and email
  • Voicemail drop functionality
  • Auto-log call data to CRM
  • Call transfer capabilities
  • Customizable outbound caller ID
  • View call history and listen to recordings
Features
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Full of features you already love, and specific-to-mobile tricks, Ring.io will turbo-charge your sales team productivity. With Ring.io you can: *Make, receive and track your calls* Easy to use, intuitive design and fast response time - everything to make your calling experience comfortable and productive. *Dial with Ring.io app from exactly where your contact is recorded* It can be directly from your CRM (we support Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive and Zendesk), Chrome or Safari browsers, Gmail or Apple Mail email clients. *Leave a Voicemail Drop* With a tap of the button choose from one of the pre-recorded voicemails and drop it. *Auto log crucial data to your CRM* You can log Post Call Notes and Disposition of your calls directly in the app and it will auto-sync the data with your CRM. *Transfer a call* If the conversation you’re having requires a different person to close the deal - just transfer it to them. You can transfer to a Department, to a User, or to an External Number. *Set Outbound Caller ID* You can choose what number the receiving end sees. It can help with pick up rates and with your privacy. The possibilities are endless. *View recent calls* You can see all the history of your communication, including calls, SMS and voicemails. With the ability to listen to them. *While on the call* You can mute and unmute yourself, choose to use a speaker or switch to a hands-free device (via Bluetooth). Forget about being tied to a work desk, and enjoy all the powerful functionality, while staying mobile. Sign up for a free trial today.

Screenshots

Smart2 screens
Ring.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ring.io at 83% against Smart's 25%. Ring.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Smart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ring.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ring.io holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smart's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ring.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart ships an update every 12 months, Ring.io every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Smart versus Ring.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRing.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIruvar LLCRingio LLC

Customer experience

Smart

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

Ring.io

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart

One-time1
  • Premium Access$1.99
None

Ring.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ring.io free?
Ring.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart or Ring.io?
Ring.io is rated higher. Smart averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ring.io averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Smart or Ring.io have ads?
Neither Smart nor Ring.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart or Ring.io?
Smart ships an update every 12 months, and Ring.io every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ring.io on October 5, 2026.

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