Head-to-head · Dialer Apps for Android
Samsung Phone vs ACR Phone
Samsung Phone leads on 0 checks, ACR Phone on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSamsung Phone · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresACR Phone · 5 of 6
Samsung Phone scores higher on our rubric for dialer apps for android: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Samsung Phone is the better fit for galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer. ACR Phone is the better fit for android users wanting SIP calling and dialer customization.
- Samsung Phone fits best
Galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer
- ACR Phone fits best
Android users wanting SIP calling and dialer customization
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Side by side
| Feature | Samsung Phone 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ACR Phone 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dialer Apps for Android | #4 in Dialer Apps for Android |
| Best for | Galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer | Android users wanting SIP calling and dialer customization |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Features Samsung Phone 3/6 · ACR Phone 5/6 | ||
| Caller ID | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spam call blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Call screening | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Dual-SIM support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Interface customization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Voicemail management | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Samsung Phone is Galaxy’s native calling app for managing everyday calls. It is free on Android and suits Galaxy owners who want caller identification, spam controls and voicemail tools in the phone app they already have. Smart Call can… Read the review → |
ACR Phone replaces the default Android dialer with call and contact management, spam blocking, dual-SIM dialing and an integrated SIP client for internet calls. It is aimed at Android users who want more control over their calling setup,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Samsung Phone — where it wins
- Identifies callers not saved in contacts and labels suspected spam or fraud
- Lets users block or report unwanted numbers
- Supports voicemail routing and live voicemail viewing on eligible devices
Where it doesn't
- Smart Call availability varies by country and device
- Direct voicemail requires Android 16 with One UI 8.5 or higher
- Its listed feature set is narrower than dialers with broader integrations
ACR Phone — where it wins
- Combines dual-SIM dialing, SIP calls and offline spam blocking
- Backs up or exports call logs, contacts and blocklists to multiple services
- Adds call notes, reminders and custom contact call screens
Where it doesn't
- Call recording depends on device support and helper software
- Visual voicemail requires carrier support
- Premium options and their prices are shown in-app
- Samsung Phone9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Android dialer with caller ID, spam controls and voicemail features.
Visit SamsungFull verdict → - ACR Phone7.9/10 · Free plan
A customizable Android dialer with VoIP and flexible call-data backups.
Visit ACR PhoneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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