Comparison

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker vs Number Shield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

Block unwanted calls from telemarketers, scammers, and spoofed numbers. Easily add prefixes to block millions of numbers and entire area codes. Works offline with no registration required.

Highlights
  • Block by number prefixes
  • Block entire area codes
  • Works offline
  • No registration or data collection
  • Family Sharing option
  • Add prefixes from Phone and Contacts
Features
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Got tired of unwanted calls, telemarketers, and scammers spoofing your phone number? WideProtect blocks spam and scam calls using phone number prefixes and patterns — block up to 1 billion numbers, covering 100 area codes in the USA. Free to try for 3 days, with a restricted phone number count. PROTECTION FEATURES - Block calls by prefix or pattern — stop spoofed numbers, robocalls, and telemarketers before they reach you. - Pre-configured prefixes for the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Chile, and India. - Add prefixes or patterns for any country, including satellite operators. - Community-reported spam numbers — benefit from numbers flagged by other WideProtect users. - One-tap blocking from Phone and Contacts via "Share Contact - Block in WideProtect." PRIVACY & CONVENIENCE - No registration, no user data collection — install and use. - Works completely offline — your number list never leaves your device. - Family Sharing supported, with a discounted price for the whole household. - Help screen includes a short video manual. WideProtect is free to download and try. A subscription or one-time lifetime license is required to continue using the app after the trial. SETUP After installing, grant permission to all WideProtect extensions via 'iPhone Settings -> Apps -> Phone -> Call Blocking & Identification.' IMPORTANT NOTICES - Don't remove the app from memory while it's updating your blocking list — safe to remove afterward. - Since iOS 26: if you've called a number yourself, it won't be blocked until you delete that call from 'Phone' -> 'Recent.' - Blocked calls may be forwarded to voicemail, depending on your mobile operator — contact them for details. - If WideProtect extensions don't appear in iPhone Settings right away, add your prefix in the app, wait 1-2 minutes, then check Settings again. - WideProtect is available via auto-renewable subscription or one-time payment. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT Email us at dodatoklab@gmail.com with any questions or issues. AS SEEN ON - iPhone-Ticker.de: https://www.iphone-ticker.de/spam-anrufe-wideprotect-kann-jetzt-1-milliarde-rufnummern-blockieren-269613/ - Mac Geek Gab Podcast: https://www.macgeekgab.com/episode/733/ - Beebom: https://beebom.com/how-to-block-spam-calls-a-complete-guide/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/vandrusik/wideprotect/privacy-policy

About

Number Shield

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
Currently charting
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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

Screenshots

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker4 screens
Number Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WideProtect Spam Call Blocker at Free against Number Shield's $2.99. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). Number Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker is free to download; Number Shield costs $2.99 up front. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Number Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WideProtect Spam Call Blocker against 4.5 for Number Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of WideProtect Spam Call Blocker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Number Shield's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, Number Shield every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker versus Number Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWideProtect Spam Call BlockerNumber Shield
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better50.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerii AndrusykKinnaman Software LLC

Customer experience

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

All ratings2,325 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative36.6%

Number Shield

All ratings1,855 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective at blocking spam calls
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Blocks entire area codes and country codes
  • 💡 Allows blocking by keyword for SMS
  • 🤖 Stops robocalls and spoofed numbers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with enabling extensions or getting the app to work properly
  • 🔍 Limited number of numbers that can be blocked
  • ⚠️ Doesn't always block all calls from targeted areas
  • 💰 Moved to a subscription model after being a one-time purchase

Number Shield

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or not opening
  • Blocked numbers still able to get through
  • Issues with enabling extensions or permissions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to block entire countries instead of just area codes
  • Option to whitelist contacts to avoid blocking them
  • Tracking or reporting on blocked calls
  • Automatic updates to block lists instead of manual updates

Number Shield

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Subscription Annual$19.991 Year
  • Subscription family annual$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Donation$1.99
  • Extra (Inactive)$4.99
  • Lifetime license$44.99
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  • Lifetime family license$89.99
None

Number Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WideProtect Spam Call Blocker free?
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker 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, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or Number Shield?
Number Shield is rated higher. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Number Shield averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or Number Shield have ads?
Neither WideProtect Spam Call Blocker nor Number Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or Number Shield?
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, and Number Shield every 2 months. Most recently, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Number Shield on October 24, 2026.

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