Comparison

Flic App vs Big Phone Dialer

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

Head to head
About

Flic App

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

Highlights
  • Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
  • Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
  • Control smart lights and music
  • Remote camera control
  • Send location messages
  • Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
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Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.

About

Big Phone Dialer

Features
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Big Phone Dialer is designed to make calling easier. Whether you have low vision, prefer larger buttons, or simply want a cleaner and more accessible phone experience, BigPhone Dialer focuses on simplicity and readability. Features include: • Large easy-to-read dialing buttons • Simplified phone interface • High contrast design for visibility • Large contact access • Easy number entry • Clean uncluttered layout • Designed for seniors and accessibility needs • Fast and simple calling experience Big Phone Dialer removes distractions and makes the most important actions easier to see and easier to use. Perfect for: • Seniors • Low vision users • Accessibility focused users • Kids using a phone • Anyone wanting larger controls and a simpler dialer Simple. Clear. Easy to use.

Screenshots

Flic App4 screens
Big Phone Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flic App at Free against Big Phone Dialer's $1.99. Flic App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Big Phone Dialer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Flic App is free to download; Big Phone Dialer costs $1.99 up front. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Phone Dialer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flic App ships an update monthly, Big Phone Dialer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flic App versus Big Phone Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlic AppBig Phone Dialer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut Labs405Media

Bugs and requests

Flic App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
  • App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
  • Hub firmware update failures
  • HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
  • App login crashes and freezes
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  • Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
  • Connection loss with Sonos speakers
  • Alexa integration breaking after updates
  • WeMo integration broken for extended periods
  • Trådfri gateway pairing failures
  • App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
  • Forced portrait mode on iPad
  • App loses hub connection during programming
  • Music control commands not executing reliably
  • App forgets provider authorization frequently
  • Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
  • Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep

Requested features

18 requests
  • Native iOS Shortcuts support
  • Background app execution without keeping app open
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Landscape orientation support for iPad
  • Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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  • Support for hidden WiFi networks
  • SmartThings integration
  • Siri voice control activation
  • HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
  • Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
  • Per-button sound control settings
  • Counter reset functionality
  • Battery level and connection status indicators
  • Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
  • Matter protocol full support
  • IFTTT integration restoration
  • GoPro and camera integration
  • Chromecast audio control

Big Phone Dialer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flic App

One-time1
  • pack of 20 credits$0.99
None

Big Phone Dialer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flic App free?
Flic App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Phone Dialer free?
Big Phone Dialer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flic App or Big Phone Dialer have ads?
Flic App shows ads; Big Phone Dialer does not.
Which is updated more often, Flic App or Big Phone Dialer?
Flic App ships an update monthly, and Big Phone Dialer every 4 days. Most recently, Flic App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Big Phone Dialer on October 31, 2026.

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