Comparison

Swytch vs dialbird

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

Head to head
About

Swytch

This app provides employees with dedicated work mobile numbers, eliminating the need for separate work phones. It allows businesses to manage numbers while employees use their personal devices for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Dedicated work mobile numbers
  • Use personal handset
  • Separate business/personal calls
  • Business ownership of numbers
  • No need for extra hardware
Features
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Swytch allows businesses to provide their employees with work mobile numbers, rather than work mobile phones. *** NOTE - You must be a registered Swytch user in order to log in via the app. There is NO ABILITY to register within the app - please go to our website (https://www.swytch.com/) to register first. * No need to purchase expensive handsets that employees don’t want to carry around anyway * The business retains ownership and control of all mobile numbers provided * Employees don't have to change their personal handset, network operator, or SIM card * Separating business and personal communications on one phone has never been so easy and practical

About

dialbird

This mobile app provides a dedicated business phone number for teams, keeping personal numbers private and facilitating collaboration on calls and messages. It offers flexible plans and features like shared contacts, custom greetings, and auto-replies, all managed within a single app.

Highlights
  • Team collaboration on calls and messages
  • Multiple business phone numbers
  • Contact sharing within workspace
  • Set working hours per number
  • Voicemails with optional transcripts
  • Customizable call greetings
  • Auto-reply for missed calls
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One platform for every business conversation. Dialbird is the next-generation business communication platform for modern teams. Bringing calls, messages, and numbers together across web and mobile, it gives your team one shared workspace to stay aligned, responsive, and in control. Communication that moves with your team Work seamlessly across both mobile and web, so your team can be on top of every conversation; at the desk, on the go, or anywhere in between. Stay responsive throughout the day Voicemail transcripts, call recording, auto-replies, and custom greetings help your business stay organized, available, and consistent from first contact to follow-up. Clear separation between work and personal Use business numbers without relying on personal numbers, giving your team the privacy they need and your business the professionalism customers expect. Collaborate with more context A shared inbox, shared numbers, shared contacts, internal threads, and team chat give your team the visibility needed to respond faster and work better together. Greater control by default Manage business hours, working hours, call forwarding, number blocking, and user access settings with the flexibility to match the way your business operates. Business numbers and calling Manage your included number, add more as needed, and handle calls with forwarding, greetings, recording, voicemail transcripts, and blocking controls. Messaging and teamwork Keep conversations moving with a shared inbox, shared contacts, snippets, contact lists, broadcast messaging, team chat, and internal collaboration tools. Availability and admin Set working hours, automate replies, and manage permissions with role-based access in one secure and encrypted platform. Built for every stage of growth From early-stage teams to growing operations, Dialbird is designed to scale with your business. Terms of Use : https://dialbird.io/terms

Screenshots

Swytch4 screens
dialbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dialbird at 5.0 against Swytch's 2.7. dialbird also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Swytch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. dialbird sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Swytch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dialbird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 37% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swytch ships an update every 2 months, dialbird every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swytch versus dialbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwytchdialbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwytchRamo Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Swytch

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%

dialbird

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative49.0%

User reviews

Swytch

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Keeps a UK number for expats
  • 💡 Useful for separating personal/business lines
  • 👍 Good for online shopping/avoiding spam
  • 👍 Can have multiple numbers
  • 👍 Good call quality (sometimes)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connection/dropped calls
  • 🐛 Messages not coming through/delayed
  • 🐛 App crashes/quirky after updates
  • 🐛 Difficult to cancel contract
  • 🐛 Poor audio quality/can't hear others

dialbird

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 🚀 Efficient business management
  • 💡 Innovative features like call flow
  • 👍 Integrates well with CRM
  • 👍 Team collaboration features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Missed calls and texts
  • 🐛 App not updating
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Call quality issues
  • 🐛 Messages not sending

Bugs and requests

Swytch

Reported bugs

58 issues
  • Intermittent connection
  • Account locked for no reason
  • Connection drops randomly
  • App is quirky and unreliable after updates
  • Cannot search for app on iPhone
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  • Calls are clumsy
  • Missed notifications for messages and calls
  • No connection most of the time
  • Messages not coming through
  • Cannot make an account
  • App deletes messages
  • Bad audio quality
  • Delays in messages and calls
  • No visibility on consumption
  • Cannot see account balance on the app
  • App is getting slower and flakier
  • Billing issues
  • Security concerns
  • App is unreliable
  • Cannot get the app to open
  • No indication of missed calls
  • Callers unable to leave voice message
  • Messages don't appear unless it's a fresh install
  • Cannot call or text
  • Customer service doesn't reply
  • Constantly missing phone calls
  • Messages haven't updated in the app
  • Cannot add credit or change billing details
  • No help number
  • App is unreliable
  • Expensive
  • Issues with text messaging (notification but no content)
  • Difficult to stop subscription or delete account
  • Cannot add alternative number
  • Cannot register new users
  • App crashes
  • Hidden costs
  • App is expensive
  • Inbound calls go to VM if app is in background
  • Need to constantly wake the app
  • Voicemail is only 20 seconds
  • Cannot add numbers to contacts
  • Cannot use another app when in a call
  • UK number purchase rate is high
  • Voicemail could be better
  • Option to route incoming calls through main ringer needed
  • App crashes when trying to open FAQ
  • PIN is rejected
  • Cannot sign back in after signing out
  • Support is non-existent
  • PIN never works
  • Email invalid message during registration
  • PIN activation message never arrived
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot play sound through headphones or phone (switches to speaker)
  • Voicemail cuts off
  • Cannot make calls unless using speaker
  • No promo for free UK number with credits

Requested features

21 requests
  • Allow deletion of numbers
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Fix app crashing after updates
  • Provide clear call rates and line rentals
  • Allow managing credit top-ups in the app
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  • Allow setting up temporary numbers
  • Option to divert notifications
  • Add numbers to phone contacts
  • Improve voicemail length and functionality
  • Allow listening to voicemails not in speaker mode
  • Fix calls disconnecting when switching apps
  • Provide breakdown of charges
  • Display account balance in app
  • Improve app speed and responsiveness
  • Fix issues with new updates
  • Make cancellation process easier
  • Allow registration for new users
  • Fix issues with PIN codes
  • Improve customer support response times
  • Reduce number purchase rates
  • Allow calls/texts when other apps are open

dialbird

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Constantly asked to do KYC and app stops working
  • App never updates, requires sign out/in
  • Occasional missed calls and text messages without alerts
  • Update killed templates, can't edit
  • Character count on texts requires splitting
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  • Messages never send, undelivered errors
  • Doesn't send photos
  • Reached introductory offer limit for paid version
  • Can't see or save media
  • Can't increase screen size to see text
  • Impossible to login, not getting email verification
  • Calls are terrible, app says 'failed to load'
  • Call quality is poor, delay in hearing caller
  • Incoming calls and texts straight up don't work
  • Messages do not arrive
  • All calls are marked as missed
  • App keeps making me get a new number
  • Doesn't ring or send notifications
  • Cannot receive third party verification SMS
  • No tech support other than automated responses
  • Contact page disappears before sending
  • Text is tiny throughout app, no accessibility options
  • Photos problem, no place to upload a picture
  • All incoming calls are marked under chalkboard name
  • Defeated purpose of having a business number without service
  • Information shared with third parties, receiving spam texts
  • Clients getting bad link or nothing sent
  • Verification code does not work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Notification badges
  • Dynamic text size support
  • Web version for laptop use
  • Mass delete messages
  • Option to make fonts/text bigger
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  • Mass delete button
  • Auto-response function to text messages
  • Web version
  • Dark mode
  • Accessibility options
  • Set hours of contact to avoid disturbance
  • Place to upload pictures/send photos
  • Professional voicemail settings
  • Option to use without active cell number
  • Fix verification code issues

In-app purchases

None

Swytch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

dialbird

Subscriptions1
  • Chalkboard7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Swytch free?
Swytch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dialbird free?
dialbird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swytch or dialbird?
dialbird is rated higher. Swytch averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while dialbird averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Swytch or dialbird have ads?
Neither Swytch nor dialbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swytch or dialbird?
Swytch ships an update every 2 months, and dialbird every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swytch was updated on October 24, 2026 and dialbird on October 22, 2026.

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