Comparison

Iridium GO! vs PTS Dialer

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

Head to head
About

Iridium GO!

Connect your iPhone or iPad to a global satellite network for calls, texts, and social media updates anywhere on Earth. This app provides essential communication capabilities even in areas without terrestrial network coverage, including emergency SOS functionality.

Highlights
  • Satellite calling
  • SMS messaging
  • Twitter integration
  • Emergency SOS activation
  • Global network coverage
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
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Iridium GO! enables satellite connectivity for your iPhone/iPad where terrestrial networks are non-existent, unreliable, or costly. With Iridium GO! and the power of the Iridium global satellite network, your iPhone/iPad will now work anywhere on the planet. The Iridium GO! app enables users to connect over Wi-Fi and make phone calls, send SMS, post Twitter updates, or activate SOS in the event of an emergency (requires registration). Visit www.iridiumgo.com for Iridium GO! product details and information on where to buy. The Iridium GO! app supports English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese languages. Note: The Iridium GO! device is required to use this app.

About

PTS Dialer

This app simplifies making priority government emergency calls, including GETS and WPS. It offers an easy-to-use interface optimized for one-hand operation, stores PINs securely, and provides quick access to frequently called numbers and call history. It's designed for emergency preparedness users.

Highlights
  • Streamlined GETS and WPS call initiation
  • One-hand operation optimized UI
  • Secure GETS PIN storage
  • Access numbers from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, Recents
  • Call log for recent calls
  • WPS/GETS test call functionality
Features
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WPS and GETS calls made easy. The PTS Dialer app provides a streamlined way of making priority Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) calls. These services are provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For more detailed information about GETS and WPS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/pts BENEFITS • Easy to use in emergency conditions • Speeds up priority calling process • Significantly reduces dialing errors compared to manual calls • Eliminates the need to carry a physical GETS card KEY FEATURES • User interface optimized for one-hand operation • GETS PIN is stored on the phone to increase security • Destination number can be entered from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, or Recents • Recents provides a log of latest calls made from within the app • Frequent Calls displays most often called numbers using the app • Convenient WPS/GETS test call functionality More information about GETS and WPS: The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.

Screenshots

Iridium GO!4 screens
PTS Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PTS Dialer at 63% against Iridium GO!'s 7%. PTS Dialer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PTS Dialer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Iridium GO!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of PTS Dialer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iridium GO! ships an update every 5 months, PTS Dialer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Iridium GO! versus PTS Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIridium GO!PTS Dialer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (58 ratings)4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIridiumGlobal Solutions Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Iridium GO!

All ratings54 ratings
Positive20.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative86.5%

PTS Dialer

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Iridium GO!

No in-app purchases

None

PTS Dialer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iridium GO! free?
Iridium GO! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTS Dialer free?
PTS Dialer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Iridium GO! or PTS Dialer?
PTS Dialer is rated higher. Iridium GO! averages 1.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while PTS Dialer averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do Iridium GO! or PTS Dialer have ads?
Neither Iridium GO! nor PTS Dialer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iridium GO! or PTS Dialer?
Iridium GO! ships an update every 5 months, and PTS Dialer every 2 months. Most recently, Iridium GO! was updated on October 24, 2026 and PTS Dialer on October 24, 2026.

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