# Nomorobo vs Number Shield

The clearest difference is price: Nomorobo at Free against Number Shield's $2.99. Nomorobo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.9K). Number Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Nomorobo is free to download; Number Shield costs $2.99 up front. Nomorobo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Number Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nomorobo against 4.5 for Number Shield. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomorobo has 22K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Nomorobo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Number Shield's.

Nomorobo ships an update every 3 weeks, Number Shield every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nomorobo | Number Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomorobo-robocall-blocker/id1134727588/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-shield/id1319082167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **50.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#68** |
| Size | 57 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telephone Science Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134727587) | [Kinnaman Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/679806187) |

## What reviewers say

### Nomorobo

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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


### Number Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-shield/id1319082167)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Block unwanted calls and texts from scammers who use fake phone numbers. Easily block entire groups of similar numbers using wildcards. Your contacts are always safe, and blocked calls go to voicemail.

**Highlights:** Block similar numbers with wildcards, Block international numbers, Contacts automatically allowed, Block from missed calls screen, Send blocked calls to voicemail, Send blocked texts to Junk filter

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks calls effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Protects from spam calls
- 💡 Allows blocking entire area codes
- ⭐ Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited number of numbers that can be blocked
- 🤔 Doesn't always block all spam calls
- 🤷‍♀️ Doesn't block text messages
- ⚠️ Lacks customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when adding new numbers
- Blocked numbers still receive calls
- Database errors cause app to malfunction
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to block text messages
- Increase number of numbers that can be blocked
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add option to block entire country codes
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nomorobo free?

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

### Is Number Shield free?

Number Shield costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nomorobo or Number Shield?

Number Shield is rated higher. Nomorobo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Number Shield averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Nomorobo or Number Shield have ads?

Neither Nomorobo nor Number Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nomorobo or Number Shield?

Nomorobo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Number Shield every 2 months. Most recently, Nomorobo was updated on November 2, 2026 and Number Shield on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nomorobo or Number Shield?

Nomorobo currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Number Shield at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*