# WideProtect Spam Call Blocker vs Number Shield

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 (#31 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, Number Shield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WideProtect Spam Call Blocker | Number Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-spam-call-blocker/id1171024059/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-shield/id1319082167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 53 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerii Andrusyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/787326004) | [Kinnaman Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/679806187) |

## What reviewers say

### WideProtect Spam Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-spam-call-blocker/id1171024059)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Subscription Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription family annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra (Inactive) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime license | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime family license | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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 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 26, 2026 and Number Shield on October 27, 2026.

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