# Call Blocker: Scam Spam Lookup — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Call Blocker by Madduck, rated 3.80/5 from 192 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker-scam-spam-lookup/id1538412237/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker-scam-spam-lookup/id1538412237.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 119 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 47 ## What do users think of Call Blocker? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Can report and blacklist spam calls - 👍 Nice to see blocked numbers - 👍 Good for checking spam numbers - 👍 Blocks calls without problems - 👍 Blocking calls as supposed to do - 👍 Simple and fast - 👍 Very good - 👍 Unbelievably good - 👍 Quite affordable and easy **Cons** - 🐛 Not working in iOS 17 - 🐛 Trava tudo e é pago - 🐛 Não bloqueia nada - 🐛 Horrível, não cumpre o que promete - 🐛 Not very good, awful - 🐛 Fraudulent app, not cleaned or blocked any calls - 🐛 Doesn’t work, paid for nothing - 🐛 Doesn’t work, received spam calls - 🐛 Very disappointed, not blocked spam calls - 🐛 Most calls still getting through - 🐛 Horrible, does nothing - 🐛 Worst app - 🐛 Unable to connect - 🐛 Worthless, did not block spam calls - 🐛 Doesn’t work, don’t waste money - 🐛 Blocks ALL calls not in phone - 🐛 You have to enter numbers manually - 🐛 Dose not help at all - 🐛 Does not block nuisance calls - 🐛 Calls still coming in, no blocking - 🐛 Scam, unable to unsubscribe - 🐛 Kinda, waste of money - 🐛 Doesn’t work, no calls blocked - 🐛 Not free, expensive - 🐛 Protect from text spam? - 🐛 Why can’t I find a real blocker? - 🐛 This app does not work - 🐛 Don’t waste time and money - 🐛 Doesn’t do what it claims - 🐛 Doesn’t work to stop calls - 🐛 Charged me twice during trial - 🐛 Paid application, not mentioned - 🐛 Doesn’t work, charged right away - 🐛 Total waste of money, does not work - 🐛 Not a free app, have to pay - 🐛 Was a fee to use it - 🐛 Got a call on last day of trial - 🐛 Useless, paid without knowing if it works - 🐛 Failed blocking, still getting calls **Commonly reported bugs** - Not working in iOS 17.4 - App freezes the entire phone - Does not block any calls - Cannot cancel subscription - App does not clean or block calls - App does not do anything - Not reading or noting ANY calls received - Most calls still getting through - Blocks ALL calls that aren’t in your phone - Requires manual entry of numbers to block - Unable to unsubscribe after trial - Auto-charges for yearly plan - Apple subscription shows active without info - Cannot find cancel button - Charged twice during trial period - Charged money on first day of free trial - Appears to be fake or a trap - Worried about Apple ID being hacked - Charged right away for trial - App is back and useful (contradictory to review) - List of blocked calls shows empty - Calls are still going through **Most requested features** - Option to test before paying - Easier subscription cancellation - Reveal unknown numbers - Protect from text spam ## Newest reviews (17 of 51) ### 3/5 — Call Numbers *2022-01-24* It’s not helping with the numbers all are unknown. When I signed up it says it will reveal but it doesn’t **Developer response:** Hello, our app helps you to identify and block spam calls. However it doesn't help to reveal hidden caller IDs. If you have any inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 2/5 — Unwanted calls *2022-01-24* I pay for unwanted calls to be blocked but I am still receiving a lot of them… Thinking I’m about to cancel my subscription **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that you had this inconvenience. We wonder if you enabled our app from your settings. We would like to assist you, you may contact us at support@madduck.co ### 1/5 — Horrible *2022-01-18* This app does nothing. It doesn’t block any spam calls at all. Waste of money. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that you had a difficulty with blocking calls. Our app successfully blocks spam calls. Please do not forget to enable our app from your phone. Also you can enable auto-blocking feature within the app. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — Unable to connect *2021-11-08* What’s wrong **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see that you experienced a difficulty with our app. You can contact us at support@madduck.co. We will be happy to assist. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2021-11-02* I had this for 2 days, did not block one single spam call. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. Please make sure that you enable our app on your phone settings. Besides, you may want to enable auto call blocking feature within the app. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us at support@madduck.co. We will be happy to asist. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. *2021-09-23* Don’t waste your money on this. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your comment. We would like to help you to block unwanted calls. You can contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 3/5 — Call Blocker *2021-09-12, version 2.0.0* The ONLY problem with this AP, is that it blocks ALL calls that aren’t in your phone already, it seems. So I have missed some important return calls from big companies, Hospitals, MD offices, Internet providers, etc. ### 1/5 — It’s not working *2021-09-01* You have to enter all the numbers that you want to block, what’s the point if you have to enter every number manually? Just use iPhone block the number would be much easier. Trash app, not worth it! **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. You can search, block and report numbers via our app. If you have further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — Dose not help at all *2021-08-21, version 1.5.1* Description should be updated ### 1/5 — Mr Forrest *2021-06-22* This app does not block nuisance calls **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. You can search, block and report numbers via our app. If you have further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — Call still coming in *2021-06-22* Calls are still coming in no blocking **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. You can search, block and report numbers via our app. If you have further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — This is scam *2021-06-07* After 3 days trial and this app unable to let me unsubscribe and auto charges me one year plan and unable to cancel it. My apple subscription showing this app is active without any subscription information and unable to find the cancel button. I will only know I have been charged by this app when I see the bill. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that you are having difficulty. You may manage your subscriptions from your Apple account. We would like to assist you. You can either contact us from the Helpcenter within the app under the Settings section, or you may simply contact us at support@madduck.co by email. ### 1/5 — مذب *2021-05-19, version 1.4.0* كذب ### 4/5 — It’s good but tells lies sometimes *2021-05-03* It’s nice locks my phone for thrifts I have had some people trying but they can’t **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your review. You can search, block and report numbers via our app. If you have further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work. *2021-04-26* No calls blocked all day. **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your review. You need to enable our app from your phone's settings. Then you can search, block and report numbers via our app. If you have further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 1/5 — غير مجاني *2021-04-25, version 1.3* مكلف جدا ### 4/5 — Text Spamming *2021-04-22* Greetings, I’m trying out this free trial on your app does this app also protect from text spam Regards, Marko **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your review. Our app blocks only calls and informs you about the spam number which are reported by other users. If you have any further inquiries, you may contact us at support@madduck.co. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working in iOS 17 *2024-03-13* Tried but not working in iOS 17.4. Blocked calls are coming. **Developer response:** We apologize for any inconvenience. Our application provides call blocking service against unwanted spam calls. The blocking issue is unintentional and we take it seriously. To resolve the issue, please contact our support team at support@madduck.com; We welcome your feedback. ### 1/5 — Trava tudo e é pago *2023-08-24* O app só funciona se você pagar, e pra piorar, trava o celular todo! Não recomendo! **Developer response:** Pedimos desculpas por qualquer inconveniente. Nosso aplicativo oferece serviço de bloqueio de chamadas para chamadas de spam indesejadas. O problema do bloqueio não é intencional e levamos isso a sério. Entre em contato com nossa equipe de suporte em support@madduck.com para resolver o problema e agradecemos seu feedback. ### 1/5 — Fraco *2023-04-27* Não bloqueia nada. Usei um dia e nada vinde diferente **Developer response:** Olá, obrigado por sua avaliação. Lamentamos saber que não funcionou para você. Provavelmente, você precisa habilitar nosso aplicativo na seção de configurações do seu telefone. Você pode entrar em contato conosco em support@madduck.com se precisar de ajuda. Atenciosamente ### 1/5 — Horrível *2023-03-31* Não cumpre o que promete, paguei por 1 mês e me arrependi, não dá a opção de testar e nem de cancelar assinatura por arrependimento. **Developer response:** Olá, obrigado pela sua avaliação. Observe que há uma avaliação gratuita de 3 dias nas assinaturas anuais. Se você não gosta do aplicativo, não precisa pagar nada. Se você tiver alguma dúvida ou dúvida, entre em contato conosco em support@madduck.com. ### 1/5 — Not very good *2022-10-13* This app is awful, do you not buy it? **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your review. Please note that there is a 3 day free trial on the annual subscriptions. Our app does not block the calls automatically, however you can see the reported numbers by other users. Only you can decide which numbers to be blocked for you. Please contact us at support@madduck.co, we will be happy to assist you. ### 1/5 — What CLEAN SWEEP? *2022-05-01* Have had this fraudulent app 3 months ago. To date: 5/1/22. THIS APP HAS NOT CLEANED OR BLOCKED ANY CALLS since installed. I can’t even cancel “subscription’ Shame On You! **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. Our app successfully blocks calls. So, you may need to enable our app from your settings. Please contact us at support@madduck.co. We will be happy to help. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-04-28* I paid for this app and it doesn’t do anything. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. You may need to enable our app from the settings. You may contact us at support@madduck.co for further support. ### 1/5 — doesn’t work *2022-03-22* Just bought this and already have received 3 spam in first hour **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. You may need to enable the app from the settings. Please contact us at support@madduck.co for further assistance. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2022-02-21* Have iPhone 13 max pro. Changed from Samsung s20 with hyia which was working perfectly. Have had this app a week and it has not blocked even one spam call plus it is not reading or noting ANY calls received. Very disappointing and I will be deleting and finding another. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to see your review. Please make sure that you enable our app from your phone settings and enable auto-blocking from the app settings. You can contact us at support@madduck.co for any support requests. ### 1/5 — It’s not working *2022-02-03* Most of the calls still getting though **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that. We would like to assist you with your problem. You may contact us at support@madduck.co. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worst app *2021-12-14* Dont buy this … Truecaller is great option **Developer response:** Hello, we are sorry to see your review. We wonder why you didn't like our app. You may contact us at support@madduck.co. ### 5/5 — Recommended *2021-05-06* You can report and blacklist spam calls. Nice to see the number of blocked numbers. ### 5/5 — Cool app *2021-05-06* Good one if you want to check spam numbers. ### 5/5 — Fantastic service *2021-01-25* Helpful staff. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Smart *2021-01-21* This app seems to be doing well so far. So far I am very pleased with it, I can block calls without any problems. ### 5/5 — Good service *2021-01-21* It is blocking calls as it is supposed to do. I have no hesitation in recommending. ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2021-01-20* it is simple and fast. ### 5/5 — Very good *2021-01-20* I hope to keep using it in the future. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-01-20* Quite affordable and easy. ### 5/5 — Decent app *2021-01-20, version 1.1* Unbelievably good --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*