Comparison

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker vs SRead Scanner

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

SRead Scanner

Features
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Convierte tu teléfono en una herramienta práctica para escanear, organizar y administrar códigos. SRead Scanner te permite leer códigos QR y de barras rápidamente, crear tus propios códigos, organizar cada registro por categorías y mantener listas completas para inventarios, productos, compras o cualquier información que necesites controlar. Escanea y registra Escanea códigos QR, EAN13, Code128 y otros formatos compatibles de forma rápida y sencilla. Cada lectura puede guardarse para consultarla posteriormente sin tener que volver a escanear. Crea tus propios códigos Genera códigos personalizados directamente desde la aplicación para compartir información o utilizarlos en tus propios procesos. Organiza por categorías Agrega descripciones, clasifica tus códigos y archívalos por categorías. Crea listas independientes para inventarios, productos, colecciones, almacenes, compras o cualquier otro uso. Historial completo Consulta los códigos registrados junto con su fecha y hora. Copia cualquier código con un toque y recupera fácilmente información capturada anteriormente. Comparte listas completas No compartas únicamente un código. SRead Scanner permite compartir listas completas para facilitar el intercambio de información entre personas y dispositivos. Elige entre formatos simples o detallados según lo que necesites compartir. Ideal para * Inventarios y conteo de productos * Registro de códigos de barras * Organización de artículos por categorías * Compras y listas de productos * Colecciones personales * Captura rápida de información * Creación de códigos * Historial de escaneos * Compartir listas de códigos * Genera PDFs, comparte o imprime Privacidad de verdad Tus datos se almacenan localmente en tu dispositivo. Sin anuncios. Sin rastreo. Sin necesidad de crear una cuenta. Sin necesidad de conexión a Internet para administrar tus registros. Gratis SRead Scanner es una herramienta gratuita diseñada para convertir el escaneo de códigos en algo mucho más útil: capturar, organizar, archivar y compartir información desde un solo lugar. Escanea. Organiza. Comparte.

Screenshots

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker4 screens
SRead Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SRead Scanner at none against WideProtect Spam Call Blocker's 7. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SRead Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, SRead Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker versus SRead Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWideProtect Spam Call BlockerSRead Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerii AndrusykBenjamin Mercado Gallardo

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

SRead Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SRead Scanner

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 SRead Scanner free?
SRead Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or SRead Scanner have ads?
Neither WideProtect Spam Call Blocker nor SRead Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or SRead Scanner?
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, and SRead Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and SRead Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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