# Nomorobo vs Should I Answer

The clearest difference is rating: Nomorobo at 4.5 against Should I Answer's 2.6. Nomorobo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (22K vs 473). Should I Answer's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (10 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nomorobo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Should I Answer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nomorobo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomorobo has 22K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Nomorobo's written reviews are positive against 28% of Should I Answer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nomorobo ships an update every 3 weeks, Should I Answer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nomorobo | Should I Answer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomorobo-robocall-blocker/id1134727588/reviews)** | [2.6 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 473 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **27.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telephone Science Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134727587) | [Mister Group s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199812712) |

## What reviewers say

### Nomorobo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomorobo-robocall-blocker/id1134727588)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app blocks unwanted robocalls, telemarketers, spam texts, and scammers from reaching your phone. It identifies and filters out millions of malicious callers daily, while allowing important alerts to get through. Enjoy peace of mind with real-time protection and customizable blocking options.

**Highlights:** Real-time robocall blocking, Identifies new robocallers daily, Allows important alerts, Blocks neighbor spoofed calls, Protection from text spam, Listens to robocall messages

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nomorobo Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Privacy Protection | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Privacy Protection | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Nomorobo Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Nomorobo Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Privacy Protection | $49.99 | per year |
| Privacy Protection | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking spam calls
- 👍 Helpful in reducing nuisance calls
- 🔒 Protects against scammers and fraudsters
- 💡 Useful feature to report and block numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not consistently updating or refreshing
- 🐛 Numbers still getting through despite being reported
- 🐛 Inaccurate spam detection and false positives
- 🔋 Drains battery when app is kept open
- 💰 Subscription fees not justifying the service

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing after updates
- Inability to update blocklist or report numbers
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More granular control over call handling options
- Automated updates without needing to manually refresh
- Better integration with phone's native call blocking features
- Ability to block international and spoofed numbers


### Should I Answer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713)

This app identifies and blocks unwanted incoming calls, protecting users from spam and telemarketing. It provides real-time notifications about dangerous calls and offers a user-friendly interface for managing your call experience. Daily database updates ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats.

**Highlights:** Identifies dangerous or unsolicited calls, Blocks unwanted incoming calls, Saves user time by filtering calls, Daily database updates, User-rated number database, Privacy protection for personal numbers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Database Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking calls
- 👍 Great app for controlling unwanted calls
- 🚀 Blocks most scam/telemarketing calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/security
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Database not updating properly
- Inability to paste numbers into search
- Ads even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily report/block numbers
- Improved database updates
- Free version for basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nomorobo free?

Nomorobo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Should I Answer free?

Should I Answer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nomorobo or Should I Answer?

Nomorobo is rated higher. Nomorobo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Should I Answer averages 2.6 from 473 ratings.

### Do Nomorobo or Should I Answer have ads?

Neither Nomorobo nor Should I Answer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nomorobo or Should I Answer?

Nomorobo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Should I Answer every 2 months. Most recently, Nomorobo was updated on October 26, 2026 and Should I Answer on October 24, 2026.

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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.*