Call Ranger vs Number Shield

Block entire area codes, country codes, or any phone number range with Call Ranger! Instead of blocking spam numbers one by one, create a single rule that covers a whole range. Choose how many of the last digits to replace with X, and every matching call and message is blocked. One rule can cover up to 10 billion numbers! GLOBAL EXAMPLES: • US: "+1 415 XXX XXXX" → blocks +1 415 000 0000 to +1 415 999 9999 • China: "+86 10 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +86 10 0000 0000 to +86 10 9999 9999 • Japan: "+81 3 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +81 3 0000 0000 to +81 3 9999 9999 • South Korea: "+82 70 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +82 70 0000 0000 to +82 70 9999 9999 + Works with all countries worldwide KEY FEATURES: • NO registration • NO subscription • NO extra fees • Blocks both phone calls and text messages • Create unlimited blocking rules • Privacy assured - all data stays on your device HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Call Ranger in iOS Settings: Phone → Call Blocking & Identification 2. Enable Call Ranger in iOS Settings → Messages → Text Message Filter 3. Tap the "i" button next to a missed call → "Share Contact" → "Block similar numbers" → Select how many digits to block (up to 10 digits!) and you're all set! PRIVACY ASSURED: All data and blocking rules stay on your device. Call Ranger does not access or store your personal information.

Block annoying scammers who hide behind fake phone numbers. Do you get unwanted calls or text messages from phone numbers similar to your own? With Number Shield, block an entire group of numbers at once. Just enter a wildcard for each digit you want to block. For example, if your number is 714-555-1234, scammers might use a number like 714-555-6789. Block all similar numbers by entering 714-555-####. Wildcards and numbers can be combined in any order you choose. Block international numbers, too! To make sure you don't miss calls from your family and friends, phone numbers in your contacts are always allowed. Block numbers directly from your phone's missed calls screen. Just follow these steps: 1. Tap the “ i ” button next to the missed call. 2. Tap “Share Contact”. 3. Tap “Block Similar Numbers”. (If you don't see this action, tap “Edit Actions...“ to enable it.) 4. Now you'll see the Number Shield number entry screen. Tap “Done” to block calls from similar numbers. Please note: • Each number pattern can contain up to 7 wildcards, and up to 50,000,000 phone numbers can be blocked. • Blocked calls are sent directly to voice mail. • Blocked text messages are sent to the “Junk” filter in the Messages app. • iMessage messages are not blocked. • When “Do Not Disturb” is enabled on your phone, calls that should be blocked may appear in your phone's list of missed calls. More information about caller ID spoofing in the United States is available from the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/spoofing