Comparison

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker vs Call 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

Call Shield

Features
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Call Shield, rahatsız eden telefon numaralarını iOS'un Arama Rehberi (Call Directory) uzantısıyla cihazınızda engeller. NE YAPAR • Engelle: eklediğiniz numaradan gelen arama hiç çalmaz, sesli mesaja da düşmez • Etiketle: arama çalar, ama gelen arama ekranında sizin yazdığınız etiket görünür • Ülke kodu olmadan yazdığınız numaralar seçtiğiniz varsayılan ülke koduyla tamamlanır • Listeyi tek dokunuşla iPhone'a yeniden yükleyin • Kurulum sekmesi, uzantıyı açmak için adım adım yol gösterir GİZLİLİK Listeniz yalnızca bu iPhone'da, uygulama ile uzantısının paylaştığı korumalı alanda tutulur. Hiçbir sunucuya gönderilmez. Call Shield sizi kimin aradığını göremez, arama geçmişinizi okuyamaz ve kişilerinize erişmez. Hesap yok, reklam yok, analiz yok. KURULUM Ayarlar > Uygulamalar > Telefon > Arama Engelleme ve Kimlik bölümünden Call Shield'i açın, sonra uygulamada "Listeyi iPhone'a yeniden yükle"ye dokunun. NOT iOS, engelleme listelerinin cihazda tutulmasını zorunlu kılar; bu yüzden Call Shield hazır bir spam veritabanı sunmaz, sizin belirlediğiniz numaralarla çalışır. Kullanım Koşulları (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker4 screens
Call Shield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WideProtect Spam Call Blocker at none against Call Shield's shown. WideProtect Spam Call Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Call Shield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, Call Shield every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker versus Call Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWideProtect Spam Call BlockerCall Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerii Andrusykenes ozer

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

Call Shield

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
3 purchases

Call Shield

Subscriptions3
  • CallShield Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CallShield Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CallShield Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is WideProtect Spam Call Blocker free?
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call Shield free?
Call Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or Call Shield have ads?
Call Shield shows ads; WideProtect Spam Call Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker or Call Shield?
WideProtect Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 9 days, and Call Shield every 8 days. Most recently, WideProtect Spam Call Blocker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Call Shield on October 29, 2026.

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