Iridium GO! vs PTS Dialer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Iridium GO! ships an update every 5 months, PTS Dialer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Iridium GO! | PTS Dialer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (58 ratings) | 4.6 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iridium | Global Solutions Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Iridium GO!
PTS Dialer
In-app purchases
Iridium GO!
No in-app purchases
PTS Dialer
No in-app purchases









