Comparison

DialReadPad 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

DialReadPad

This app wirelessly connects to compatible Bluetooth measurement devices, allowing users to record and analyze readings from instruments like micrometers and calipers directly on their iPhone. It offers real-time plotting, customizable accuracy, and comprehensive PDF report generation with data import and user-defined fields.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth measurement device connection
  • Real-time and offline plotting
  • Customizable reading accuracy
  • PDF report generation
  • Data export to CSV and SQLite
  • Analog dial indicator simulation
Features
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This App connects to the Motionics bluetooth (LE) measurement device and reads the readings from any micrometer, caliper, dial indicator or any other digital measurement instruments from Mitutoyo with SPC output. This system allows you to have a wireless bluetooth measurement device and read the values directly from your iPhone. The App requires the bluetooth measurement device to test but can be fully tested with all its features from the "Run Demo" page of the App. Features: - Continuous or Single Measurement recording options - Real-time plots of reading up to 10 samples/second - 10, 5, 1 Hz sampling rate options - Customizable reading decimal accuracy - Off-line post processing plot - connect to both Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi devices - Off-line polar plot for runout, surface profile test and several other applications - Analog rotating dial indicator (mm and inch) from App - Reading units: mm/inch - Pinch/Pan/Zoom/Zoom All for real-time and off-line graphs - Zoom individually in x or y in plot - Max/Min/Avg/TIR (total indicator reading) values - Total recording Samples/Time values - Green-Red Threshold indicators for TIR - Define Machine ID/Session Name/Operator Name/Company Name for PDF report - QR Reader for Machine ID - Pause/Play Button during recording - Trigger switch of the device to record a reading either from device or from the App - SQLite database - Export SQLite database of the App through Email - Export CSV file of recordings PDF Report Generation: - import machine image from camera/library - customize your report logo - import reading plots and polar plots - import TIR health indicator - add custom notes - speech-to-text for notes - automatic data import into report for summary of test - user signature - includes user map/location in the report (can be disabled) - email the pdf report - save the pdf report to database - wireless printing of the pdf report

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DialReadPad at 5.0 against Magic Dialer's 3.5. DialReadPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). Magic Dialer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). 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. Magic Dialer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DialReadPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DialReadPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Dialer has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DialReadPad ships an update every 3 months, Magic Dialer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DialReadPad versus Magic Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialReadPadMagic Dialer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews—58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCRoxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited

Customer experience

DialReadPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Dialer

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

In-app purchases

None

DialReadPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Dialer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99

Questions

Is DialReadPad free?
DialReadPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Dialer free?
Magic Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DialReadPad or Magic Dialer?
DialReadPad is rated higher. DialReadPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Dialer averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.
Do DialReadPad or Magic Dialer have ads?
Neither DialReadPad nor Magic Dialer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialReadPad or Magic Dialer?
DialReadPad ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Dialer every 9 days. Most recently, DialReadPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and Magic Dialer on October 15, 2026.

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