# Callblock vs Donut Call

The clearest difference is rating: Donut Call at 4.3 against Callblock's 3.3. Donut Call also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Callblock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 94 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Callblock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Donut Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

Donut Call holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Callblock has 51 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Callblock's written reviews are positive against 60% of Donut Call's.

Callblock ships an update every 2 months, Donut Call every 94 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Callblock | Donut Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callblock/id1148495423/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-call/id1293041251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 94 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocketship Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104564271) | [jacob berkman](https://appshunter.io/developer/929628569) |

## What reviewers say

### Callblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callblock/id1148495423)

This app helps you block unwanted telemarketing calls on your iPhone. It uses a large, constantly updated directory to identify and filter out spam calls, offering a high accuracy rate. While it cannot block calls with no caller ID, it significantly reduces interruptions from telemarketers.

**Highlights:** Blocks telemarketing calls, Large directory of telemarketers, High identification accuracy, Customizable caller list, iOS call blocking integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks unwanted calls effectively
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Affordable subscription fee
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Community-driven block list

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Misleading regarding free functionality
- 👎 Immediate charging after free trial signup
- 👎 Subscription required for basic function
- 👎 Does not work on all iOS versions
- 👎 App doesn't always block calls

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iOS 14
- App won't stop loading
- Bug prevents unblocking calls
- Error enabling extension
- Does not work with passcode protection

**Requested features**

- Ability to see blocked calls log
- Option to provide updates to categories
- Improved blocking for local number spoofing
- Clearer indication of active blocking
- Dark mode option


### Donut Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-call/id1293041251)

Block unwanted calls by specifying phone number prefixes. Easily filter out callers from similar numbers to your own or any other prefixes you define. This tool helps manage unwanted communication.

**Highlights:** Block calls by phone number prefix, Filter numbers similar to your own, Define custom prefixes for blocking, Manage unwanted callers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Callblock free?

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

### Is Donut Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Callblock or Donut Call?

Donut Call is rated higher. Callblock averages 3.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Donut Call averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Callblock or Donut Call have ads?

Neither Callblock nor Donut Call shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Callblock or Donut Call?

Callblock ships an update every 2 months, and Donut Call every 94 months. Most recently, Callblock was updated on October 13, 2026 and Donut Call on October 3, 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.*