# WideProtect Spam Call Blocker vs True URL

The clearest difference is price: WideProtect Spam Call Blocker at Free against True URL's $0.99. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). True URL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker is free to download; True URL costs $0.99 up front. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. True URL asks for nothing beyond the download.

True URL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WideProtect Spam Call Blocker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WideProtect Spam Call Blocker | True URL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-spam-call-blocker/id1171024059/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-url/id6752740421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerii Andrusyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/787326004) | [THABO ALEJANDRO B GRIFFITHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824488763) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Subscription Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription family annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 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


### True URL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-url/id6752740421)

This utility app reveals the final destination URL of any link, including those with intermediate redirects. It also features a tracking stripper to clean up URLs. Get the iOS or macOS version for free, with a one-time purchase unlocking all features and future updates.

**Highlights:** Resolve shortened URLs, View intermediate URL hops, Remove tracking parameters, One-time purchase for all features, Cross-platform availability (iOS/macOS)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WideProtect Spam Call Blocker free?

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is True URL free?

True URL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or True URL?

True URL is rated higher. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while True URL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or True URL have ads?

Neither WideProtect Spam Call Blocker nor True URL shows ads.

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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.*