# DW Contacts & Phone & SMS

> This is a powerful application. Our goal is to improve your productivity!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dw.contacts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dw.contacts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dw.contacts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DWP
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 88,415
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (5,292 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-09
- **First published:** 2011-03-28
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dw.contacts)
- **Website:** [http://wiki.dw-p.net/DW\_Contacts\_%26\_Phone](http://wiki.dw-p.net/DW_Contacts_%26_Phone)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wiki.dw-p.net/view/DWC:Privacy\_policy](https://wiki.dw-p.net/view/DWC:Privacy_policy)

## Description

DW Contacts & Phone & SMS is a powerful Android app designed to replace your phone's native Phone, Contacts, and SMS applications. Packed with advanced features, it enables comprehensive SMS support including scheduled messages, automated birthday greetings, and bulk messaging with personalized templates. Its contacts management system offers robust search across all fields, group-based organization with nested groups, contact-based reminders, and flexible filtering by location or company.

The phone functionality includes unlimited call history with note-taking, voice broadcast caller ID, automatic redial, and inbound call filtering based on contact groups and time period. Users can customize the app's appearance, enjoy TalkBack accessibility compatibility, and benefit from dual SIM card support. DW Contacts & Phone & SMS offers a highly customizable and efficient communication experience, aiming to boost user productivity beyond standard phone apps.

## Rankings

- #233,218 — Overall
- #7 — Business (Paid)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BIND_DIRECTORY_SEARCH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.USE_SIP`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.dw.contacts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `jp.co.sharp.android.contacts.permission.READ_SECRET_CONTACTS`
- `thinkpanda.permission.CLEAR_MISSED_CALL`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Feature-rich with many customization options
- Effective contact management and sorting capabilities
- Good user interface and ease of use
- Quick resolution of bugs/updates by developers
- Effective at managing spam and robocalls

### Cons

- App crashes frequently when making/receiving calls
- Requires default setting to function properly on newer Android versions
- Some issues with contact syncing and data loss
- Buggy features after updates
- Inconsistent performance with dual SIM setups

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dw.contacts)