# SMS vs Call & Block

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call & Block at 100% against SMS's 0%. Call & Block also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3). SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call & Block sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call & Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Call & Block's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Call & Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-timer/id1085495659/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-and-block/id1492900802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [Onur BAYSAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487065217) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-timer/id1085495659)

Schedule SMS messages to be sent to custom groups or individuals at a specific date and time. Manage contacts, create message templates, and view the history of scheduled and sent messages.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS to groups or individuals, Create and manage contact groups, Access phone contacts directly, Add contacts from the application, View and edit scheduled SMS history, Create and manage message templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Call & Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-and-block/id1492900802)

This app automatically identifies and blocks unwanted spam and scam calls. It uses a community-driven database to flag risky callers before you answer, and allows you to create a personal block list. A premium subscription offers enhanced features like unlimited searches and auto-detection of dangerous numbers.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam call identification, Personal block list creation, Community-reported numbers, Extensive caller database, Real-time caller information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Yearly Premium | $12.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Call & Block free?

Call & Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS or Call & Block?

Call & Block is rated higher. SMS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Call & Block averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SMS or Call & Block have ads?

Neither SMS nor Call & Block shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*