Comparison

Skylar vs Magic Dialer

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

Head to head
About

Skylar

This secure, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone offers high-quality calls over various networks. It features advanced call management, multi-account support, and intelligent network sensing for a smooth user experience.

Highlights
  • Advanced security settings
  • Intelligent network quality sensing
  • HD Wideband audio
  • Multi-tasking support
  • Multiple SIP account support
  • Call history and management
  • XMPP Messaging support
Features
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Skylar is a highly secured, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone that works over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks. Skylar incorporates advanced security settings, which allow for secure calls. Skylar provides superb sound quality and smooth VoIP experience using it’s intelligent network quality sensing capability including Adaptive Jitter Buffer, Packet Lost Concealment, Noise Suppression, Automatic Resampling and Gain Control. Satellite network friendly special audio codec algorithm ensures smooth call experience through low bandwidth channels. Graphical live call statistics including network details helps to provide the best and quick customer support. Skylar is very flexible for branding, customization and licensing for service providers and enterprises. Please contact to sales@brotecs.com. IMPORTANT: Skylar softphone is a standalone SIP based VoIP client application and is not bundled with VoIP service. A SIP server or subscription with a SIP-based VoIP provider is required to make and receive VoIP calls. Key Features: * Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as receive incoming calls while using other applications. * SIP account specific DTMF configurable option: ability to enter numbers and use an auto attendant via RFC 2833 and Inband * Auto NAT type detection and NAT Traversal using STUN, TURN and ICE. * Using the device’s existing contact list, Skylar facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface. * Automatically discover the server by using DNS SRV. * VPN Support * Advanced network quality detection for VoIP calls and live graphical statistics for individual call line. * Multiple account support for up to 50 accounts on any SIP-compliant server * Call history with a list of received, missed and dialed calls. * Speakerphone, mute and hold functions. * Dial Plan support for individual SIP account. * Multiple call support – swap between two active calls, merge and split calls, transfer calls (attended and unattended) * HD Wideband audio through G.722 codec. * Enhanced/Optimized OPUS codec support for low bandwidth network. * Audio codecs include G.722 (HD), G.729, G.711A/U (PCMA/PCMU), GSM and OPUS * Automatic codec selection to ensure optimal call quality * XMPP Support for Messaging For Support: skylar.support@brotecs.com

About

Magic Dialer

This app provides a fast and efficient way to make calls with a customizable widget. It offers smart T9 search, speed dial options, and one-handed mode for easy access to your favorite contacts.

Highlights
  • Widget Speed Dial
  • Smart T9 Search
  • Favorites Widget
  • Easy Speed Dial
  • One-Handed Mode
  • Customizable Themes
Features
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Magic Dialer – The Fastest & Easiest Dialer Widget Magic Dialer is the ultimate speed dial and calling solution, designed to make your phone experience faster and more efficient. Key Features: • Widget Speed Dial – Instantly call your favorite contacts from your home screen. • Smart T9 Search – Quickly find contacts by entering a name or number. • Favorites Widget – One-tap calling for your most important contacts. • Full Chinese Support – Traditional & Simplified. • Easy Speed Dial – Assign favorite contacts to a keypad and call with a long press. • One-Handed Mode – Left- and right-handed support for comfortable dialing. • Dark & Light Themes – Choose the look that suits you best. • Smarter Dialing – Frequently used numbers appear first when searching. • Intelligent search prioritization: Most used contacts > Short names > Contacts with photos. • Fully Customizable – Multiple theme colors, dark/light widgets, and more! Love Magic Dialer? Leave us a great review or send your feedback! Stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/MagicDialer We’re always here and happy to help. Thank you for using Magic Dialer!

Screenshots

Skylar4 screens
Magic Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skylar at 4.0 against Magic Dialer's 3.5. Skylar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic Dialer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). On price, ads, 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. Skylar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Dialer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skylar holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Dialer has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylar ships an update every 4 months, Magic Dialer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skylar versus Magic Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylarMagic Dialer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better3.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews—58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroTecs Technologies, LLC.Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited

Customer experience

Skylar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Magic Dialer

All ratings30 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylar

One-time2
  • G.729 Codec$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99
1 purchases

Magic Dialer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Dialer free?
Magic Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skylar or Magic Dialer?
Skylar is rated higher. Skylar averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Magic Dialer averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.
Do Skylar or Magic Dialer have ads?
Neither Skylar nor Magic Dialer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylar or Magic Dialer?
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Dialer every 9 days. Most recently, Skylar was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic Dialer on November 2, 2026.

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