A smartphone and a dialer (application for phone calls) are like Siamese twins: one cannot exist without the other. Yes, a phone that can’t make calls is not a phone, but, to be honest, it doesn’t need a standard dialer at all.
But what you need is non-standard! The calling application pre-installed on Android is very limited in its capabilities. It’s a matter of analogues from third-party developers, which have everything: tools for managing contacts, a black list, and recording conversations... Today we bring to your attention the 6 best Russian-language dialers for Android, which have something that you always had to install additionally.
Five useful dialers for Android
Many users are quite happy with the standard Phone application. But in most cases, immediately after purchase, the newly-made owner of an Android smartphone goes to Google Play in search of advanced options for the so-called “dialer”. Having got a “smart” phone in his hands, the user wants to use it to the maximum - change the themes of the dial panels, use the advanced search function for contacts in the phone book, get information about the organization to which the phone of an unknown subscriber belongs. Our selection today is dedicated to such applications.
PixelPhone
PixelPhone is not just a dialer. This is a functional call manager. This “dialer” stands out from the huge number of similar applications with its simple and intuitive interface. PixelPhone works quickly and smoothly. The application adapts to any screen size and displays all graphic elements without distortion, which is useful for owners of old-style budget smartphones.
The set of functions is standard: a dialer with automatic contact search, a phone book, a “favorites” section. However, this is not all. For example, in the phone book you can edit, group and filter contacts. Literally with one movement of a finger, call a subscriber, send him an SMS or e-mail. The dialer supports work on devices with two SIM cards, and switching between them does not require unnecessary manipulations.
The application has no particular disadvantages. The only thing I can complain about is the free version. It is not functionally limited, but after seven days of use it starts to show a banner asking you to buy a donation version. You can discuss the application and chat with the author on our forum.
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RocketDial Dialer & Contacts
Developer: Christophe Nys
Cost: free
This dialer allows users to forget about the usual controls, as it pays more attention to gestures. It will be inconvenient for a while, but if you, for example, use the Swype keyboard, then Rocket Dialer will be to your liking. The program has many plugins that can be installed and expand the functionality of this application. A “black list” or a screen with full-size photos is available when calling.
The contact list is also well implemented, the difference is especially noticeable if you have an Android version below 5.0. When viewing information about a contact, you can make a call, send an SMS, add a phone number to favorites, or link the contact to a group. In addition, you can create an event in the calendar and associate it with a contact, sometimes this is necessary.
For those who like to customize everything, the application offers many interesting and unusual skins, so you can quickly customize the appearance of your dialer. However, this opportunity is overshadowed by the fact that many themes are paid, and this may turn off some users.
Contacts & Phone – drupe
Dialer with contacts and caller ID.
System requirements
- System version – 5.0+.
- Memory required for installation - 79 MB.
- RAM usage – 336 MB.
- Additionally – access to the contact list, there is advertising and internal purchases.
To use Drupe, you must grant various permissions, including calling and incoming messages. Also, when you first launch the application, it requests permission to send personal contacts to servers in order to increase the database and improve user identification. The offer can be rejected, but there is no guarantee that contacts will not be forcibly copied if rejected.
The Drupe menu is divided into several tabs: contacts, favorites and call list. At the bottom of the screen there is a search and dial button. Control is based on gestures. You need to drag the contact icon and move it to the corresponding action button, such as call or messages. By default, the phone menu displays a floating button to quickly activate Drupe.
Drupe settings contain a wide range of options, including design, one-handed controls, and support for dual SIM cards. Call recording and blocking of unknown and unwanted numbers are also available.
At the same time, changing the design and blocking unwanted numbers requires a subscription. A subscription for a month will cost 1.45 USD, and for 6 months – 4.05 USD.
Main advantages
- Number determination due to an expandable base. Possibility to refuse to provide contacts to the common database.
- Gesture control, quick access to the application.
- Extensive customizable options.
- Supports dual SIM cards.
- Record calls and block unwanted numbers.
Main disadvantages
- There is no guarantee that the application will not forcibly copy all personal numbers into the database.
- Regular subscription required.
- Some features are not available without a subscription.
- Availability of advertising.
- Poor application optimization.
Impression
Drupe with a floating button allows you to quickly access calls from any menu or application. The settings contain an extensive number of options, and gesture controls make it easier to operate with one hand. At the same time, the application is poorly optimized, some functions are not available without a subscription, and there is also a risk of forced copying of contacts into a common database to improve the ability to determine numbers.
2GIS Dialer
Developer: DoubleGIS
Cost: free
We know the 2GIS company as a producer of good maps on which it is convenient to search for various organizations. But they went further and made a program for calls with a focus on companies. The appearance of the program is as simplified as possible, so it won’t be difficult to understand. There are also gesture controls, and modern Material Design is present, aesthetes should like it.
As we said, the main advantage of 2GIS Dialer is working with organizations. The application database contains a huge database of telephone numbers of various companies in all cities of Russia. For this function to work, of course, you will need an Internet connection. But if they call you from a federal number, you will see not just numbers, but the name of the company and all the data about it. This is very convenient, especially if you often receive calls from banks, brokerage houses, etc. But this is not the only purpose. On your phone you will always have at your fingertips the addresses and telephone numbers of various companies: taxis, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants, banks and other organizations that are nearby.
Of course, for ordinary users these functions can also be a disadvantage. After all, not everyone wants their dialer to also be a reference book. But some sales representatives will probably find it useful. Well, identifying a company by number, of course, is necessary for those who receive many incoming calls a day from unfamiliar numbers and want to understand who they belong to. And if there are only a couple of calls a day, then this application is unlikely to be useful.
Record My Call
Record My Call offers cloud storage of recording files: Dropbox or Google Drive. The program also has a “Trash”: with it you can easily recover accidentally deleted conversations.
In the application, you can select the name format that the system chooses for the file. The name can include the type of call (incoming, outgoing), contact name, date and time, phone number.
To get started, open the Unsorted tab on the main screen. Click “Allow” and then allow the application access to: contacts, gallery, microphone.
To enable auto call recording, click on the three lines at the top left. Make sure the Record switch is in the active position (it should be red).
What can be changed in the settings:
- Recording mode: manual or automatic.
- Automatic playback of a conversation after recording.
- Interface language: Russian, English, French, German and others.
- Appearance of the program: enable night theme.
- Recording source: microphone, telephone line, audio from a video camera.
- Recording format: mp4, mp3, amr, 3gp, wav.
- Application password: set a PIN code so that no one but you can enter the program.
- Recycle Bin options: enable or disable, configure automatic deletion of files after a certain period of time.
ExDialer
Developer: Modoohut
Cost: free/230 rubles
ExDialer & Contacts is a dialer with a very simple and user-friendly interface. Perhaps the only disadvantage it has is the rather high price for such a program. You can use the application for free for a week, and then an annoying banner will constantly appear asking you to buy the Pro version. Of course, no one is stopping you from simply stopping paying attention to it and continuing to use the program. But the sediment, as they say, remains.
But let's not talk about sad things. The program has support for more than 30 languages, which means that it is suitable for users around the world. In addition, there is a rather convenient T9 assistant, with which you can quickly type messages to your friends, relatives or colleagues.
The presence of shortcut keys is also nice. With their help, it is much faster to search for the necessary phone numbers in an extensive contact database. Not all hotkeys are obvious, although the program will tell you about them. For example, if you press and hold the contacts button, a list of favorite numbers will open. — makes the process of finding the necessary phones even faster. For example, long pressing on the contacts button, which is located in the lower left corner, will show you a list of favorite numbers. If you enter an asterisk on the keyboard, the application will display a list of frequently dialed telephone numbers.
Main characteristics of the best “dialers”
Before we dive into the details of each of the third-party calling apps we've selected, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with their key features. Perhaps this will be enough for you to decide on the choice of the most suitable “dialer” for you.
RocketDialDialer & Contacts
- Free software.
- High personalization possibilities.
- Lots of gestures to control the application.
- Quite a complicated user interface.
- There is no contact database.
- Quite high stability of the application.
2GIS Dialer
- Free software.
- Low personalization options.
- Lots of gestures to control the application.
- Simple user interface.
- There is a contact database for organizations and companies.
- The stability of the application depends solely on the model of your device.
ExDialer
- Two versions of the program: free and paid for 230 rubles.
- There are extremely limited personalization options.
- There are no gestures to control the application.
- Simple user interface.
- It is possible to create a contact database.
- Quite high stability of the application.
PixelPhone
- Two versions of the program: free and paid for 189 rubles.
- There are limited personalization options.
- There are no gestures to control the application.
- Quite a complicated user interface.
- It is possible to create a contact database.
- Very high stability of the application.
Dialer+
- Free software.
- Low personalization options.
- There are no gestures to control the application.
- Quite a complicated user interface.
- It is possible to create a contact database based on data from social networks.
- High stability of the application.
True Caller
- Free software.
- Low personalization options.
- There are no gestures to control the application.
- Simple user interface.
- There is a search for a contact database on the network.
- The stability of the application depends solely on the model of your device.
Frank's Friends
- Free software.
- Low personalization options.
- There are no gestures to control the application.
- Quite a complicated user interface.
- There is no contact database.
- The stability of the application depends solely on the model of your device.
Having familiarized yourself with the main characteristics of third-party “dialers”, you might already understand what you need. However, if you want to learn more about each of the above programs, then continue reading our material.
PixelPhone
Developer: PixelRush
Cost: free/30 rubles
This representative of the class is no longer just a dialer, it is a full-fledged call manager. The program's interface is simple and clear, although compared to the same ExDialer it will seem a little overloaded. The application is optimized for all screen sizes, so it can be used even on a tablet or old smartphone; not all programs on the list can do this.
All the standard features are there. Dial buttons, contact search, phone book and everything that should be in any dialer. It is noteworthy that you can edit contacts directly from the call list. Also important is the fact that the program can work with two SIM cards; for some users this may be the main reason to choose PixelPhone. It is important that switching between two numbers does not require any action, which cannot be said about older versions of the standard application in Android, but in Lollipop this has already been implemented.
The problem with PixelPhone is the same as with ExDialer. The free version is only available for seven days, and then the program will ask for money. However, this program costs only 30 rubles versus 230 for the previous dialer. Themes, plugins, all this is also present, now almost all applications of this type have additional functionality.
Google phone
Free dialer and phone book with anti-spam protection.
System requirements
- System version – 9.0+.
- Memory required for installation is 78 MB.
- RAM usage – 118 MB.
- Additionally, there are no ads or in-app purchases.
Google Phone is free to download and contains no ads or in-app purchases. In most Android devices, the application is installed initially and is used by default.
The initial window contains a search for contacts. Another tab for favorite numbers, recent numbers, phone book and dialer. The application is as simplified as possible, understandable and accessible.
Settings allow you to set the display of contacts, quick replies and blocking of numbers. The one-touch application allows you to block calls from unfamiliar numbers, as well as activate blocking of intrusive contacts. In addition, the application will warn the user about unwanted calls.
Main advantages
- Free download. No advertising or built-in payments.
- Clear and not overloaded interface.
- The ability to block incoming calls from unknown numbers with one touch.
- Filtering spam and unwanted numbers.
- High-level application optimization.
Main disadvantages
- The application is not supported on all models.
- Requires Android version 9 or higher to work.
- The call filter may not detect all robocalls and spammers.
Impression
Google Phone is the best option for users who prefer an application without advertising and mandatory subscriptions. The application is carefully optimized and works properly on low-power and outdated models. It also contains a filter that blocks unwanted unknown numbers. However, the application only works on Android version 9 or higher.
Dialer +
Developer: Contacts Plus team
Cost: free
Beautiful and convenient, and most importantly, a completely free program. There are contact lists with photos from Google+ and Facebook, stylish design, and Material Design elements. We can note the interesting function of notifying friends’ birthdays, although now calendars, social networking applications, and even built-in mechanisms in a smartphone do this, so this may even be unnecessary.
You can sort your contacts as you wish: alphabetically, in descending or ascending order, frequently used, etc. To make it even more convenient to recruit other people, you can install a special widget on your home screen. This program is very lightweight and easy to use. If you want to replace your dialer just for the sake of a user-friendly interface and don't need any bells and whistles, then this is perhaps the best choice. By the way, the program developer has a couple more applications for working with contacts, we advise you to take a closer look at them, something might come in handy.
Program selection
In order for a third-party dialer for Android to register correctly in the system, it must be activated after installation. To do this, click on the handset image, as if you were making a regular call. Depending on the installation method (Market or third-party sources), you may need to select the desired one from the displayed list of installed dialers, additionally checking or ignoring the item responsible for its constant use. If such a menu does not appear, then the Android dialer must be called up manually by launching the installed program through the appropriate shortcut. Subsequently, you can simply replace the main launch icon so that the desired dialer immediately turns on.
True Caller
Developer: True Caller
Cost: free
Let's move from beautiful programs to functional and unusual ones. True Caller is an application that has been on the market for a long time and has already won the hearts of many Android users. The main idea here is similar to that implemented in 2GIS, with the only difference being that the program can show information not only about companies, but also about people. All data is in open sources, so there are no violations here. But just imagine how convenient it is when a stranger calls you (or an acquaintance, but for some reason you don’t have his number written down), and on the screen you see his photo and name. Of course, if data about a person is not found, then you will just see a number, but the database is constantly expanding, so I personally hope that soon there will be no calls from unfamiliar numbers at all.
Information about the contact is searched right at the moment of the call, mainly on social networks. The developers assure that the search takes 1-2 seconds, but it all depends on the Internet speed. When connected to Wi-Fi, this really happens quickly, but via a mobile network, my search took up to 20 seconds.
The main thing is, do not forget to launch the program after installing the application, otherwise it will not be able to determine the numbers of calling people in the background. Again, it’s not a fact that this program will be useful to those who rarely call. But users who need to make a lot of calls for work will certainly appreciate this application. By the way, to manually dial numbers you will also have to install a separate True Dialer program, however, the applications work very closely, and not like Swarm and Foursquare, so you don’t have to be afraid.
Source selection
Thus, if for some reason the owner of a smartphone decides to replace the dialer offered by the manufacturer, then the first thing to decide is to choose where exactly the corresponding software modules will be downloaded from. At the moment there are two of them - the official source provided by the Google store, to which everyone who has registered with PlayMarket has access, as well as many third-party resources on the Internet.
The advantage of the first is the guarantee of the absence of viruses in applications, which is ensured by the software itself, as well as ease of selection and installation. You just need to type in the Market search box the words: “Dialer application for Android.” Having decided to use the second option, the smartphone owner can even select programs that are distributed on a paid basis, which for many is undoubtedly an advantage, although not entirely legal. True, in this case the question arises of how to replace the dialer with Android. In this case, the user must find a resource on the Internet, download the desired APK file from there to the gadget and install it. Since such an installation is disabled by default, you must first activate it. In the popular version of Android 5.1.1, to do this, you need to go to the main menu, select the “Security” section there and find the “Unknown sources” item.
Here you need to move the switch to the “Allowed” position and confirm your choice. After these steps, the installation of the downloaded APK file will be allowed. Thus, there is nothing complicated about how to replace the standard dialer with Android. This is a regular program designed to work under the control of the Google system.
Frank's Friends
Developer: Phonedeck GmbH
Cost: free
Frank's Friends is a new app that was previously called Phonedeck Contacts. You may have already heard something about him. This program is also not exactly a dialer, but rather an application for analyzing calls. The program stores information about all past calls and messages, which allows you to build visual statistics of who you communicate with the most. The data is presented in the form of visual charts, so everything is immediately clear.
If you love statistics and numbers, then this application will definitely appeal to you. After all, it’s always interesting to analyze who you communicate with most often, how much time you spend on a call on average, who calls you most often, and various other data. In addition, this program is clearly useful for those whose work is directly or indirectly related to telephone calls.
Another interesting feature of the application is the ability to update your profile with contacts on your friends’ phones. This may be necessary if you have changed your phone number, and communicating this to all your friends via SMS or on social networks is too long and unreliable. Of course, in order to update your data for other people, your friends must have this application, this is perhaps the biggest disadvantage. In general, it’s strange why this feature is not yet in the standard set of Android and iOS, because this is clearly an interesting and necessary function.
Best Android Dialer Apps:
Here is a list of 10 best dialer apps for your Android mobile.
True Phone Dialer and contacts
True Phone Dialer & Contacts is an all-in-one app that not only manages your contacts but also allows you to personalize it with modern designs and themes. The application is available in several languages.
Eyecon: Caller ID, calls, phone book and contacts
Eyecon is one of the most intuitive dialer apps for Android and can easily sync with Facebook so you can automatically add photos to your dialer. You can easily manage everything using pictures and icons. This is one of those apps that easily adapts to your preferences.
Contacts, Dialer and Caller ID: drupe
If you need more than a default dialer app, then Contacts, Phone Dialer and Caller ID: drupe app is perfect for you. This incredible app allows you to add animated GIFs to your outgoing calls.
Contacts +
Contacts + is one of the best free apps for Android. telephones. More than ten million users around the world rely on this leading dialer and contacts app. All in one app, Contacts+ has mind-blowing features like caller ID, backup and spam blocking.
ZenUI Dialer & Contacts
ZenUI Dialer & Contacts is developed by ZenUI, ASUS Computer Inc. It's a powerful yet effective app that organizes your phone book and lets you block spam calls, delete duplicate contacts, view history, and customize themes in call logs and dialer.
Dialer +
With Dialer+ you can easily and easily backup your contacts, text and dialed numbers so that you don't lose your precious contacts in any case.
Clever Dialer is one of the most popular dialing apps for Android. It identifies phone numbers in real time and blocks unwanted or spam numbers. The best part is that unlike some other Android dialers, it does not upload your address book to its servers.
IOS12 style dialer
If despite having an Android device, you love Apple iPhone, you are in luck as this app is one of the most dedicated dialer apps for Android. Now you can replace your Android dialer with an iOS style dialer. Don't be fooled by the looks, this dialer is multifunctional too.
Simple Dialer
Simple Dialer is one of the most popular dialer apps for Android. It is specially designed for people with low vision or the elderly. Moreover, it is one of those Android dialer apps whose keys can be customized.
Dialer One - Free Smart Dialer
Dialer One is another great addition among the various Android dialers. This is a free smart dialer that will provide much more than just a default dialer such as tone dialing and call filtering by type.
So, these were our top free dialer apps for Android. We selected the apps based on their unique features, ratings, and reviews. If you think any other app deserves to be part of this list, please let us know in the comments.
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Cube ACR
Cube ACR has a nice, modern interface. There is a geotagging function: the application marks on the map where you made a recorded call. When first launched, the program warns that the user is solely responsible for recording conversations, and that in some countries the consent of the other subscriber is required to save the recording.
Most of the functions are free. Paid features include:
- backup in cloud storage;
- PIN code for favorite entries;
- Highlighting important parts of a conversation when you shake your phone.
A subscription costs almost $2 for 3 months.
To manually record a call, tap the Cube ACR microphone icon during a call. Also click on the three lines at the top left in the application interface itself. The status should contain the phrase “Enable recording”. Then the service will record all conversations automatically.
Features available in the free version:
- Record calls via SIM card, Viber, Skype, WhatsApp. Messenger calls may not be supported on your device. The program will warn you about this.
- A regular voice recorder recording the sounds around you. To launch the voice recorder, click on the microphone on the main screen at the bottom right. To end the recording, tap on the microphone again - the recording will appear in the list.
- Adding entries to the "Favorites" section. You can open a section using the star at the top right.
- Select contacts with whom you do not need to record conversations.
- Choice of theme: black or light.
- Enable/disable and move the recording widget.
- Selecting a sound source.
- Improve call clarity and more.
