# Call Blocker vs Should I Answer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call Blocker at 78% against Should I Answer's 28%. Call Blocker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Should I Answer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Blocker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Should I Answer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 471 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Call Blocker's written reviews are positive against 28% of Should I Answer's.

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, Should I Answer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Blocker | Should I Answer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843/reviews)** | [2.6 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 471 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnknownPhone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180310842) | [Mister Group s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199812712) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843)

Block unwanted calls, identify suspicious numbers, and report spam. Access a large community database to avoid phone scams and extra charges. Protect yourself from telemarketers and unknown callers.

**Highlights:** Block any phone number, Identify commercial calls, Report suspicious numbers, Avoid common scams, Access community database, Automatic dangerous number blocking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Blocker 1-Month Shield | $4.99 | per month |
| One month subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Call Blocker: 3M Shield | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Free 1 week trial + 3 months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 50% Discount - Three months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Three months subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Free 1 week trial + 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Call Blocker: 1 Year | $22.99 | per year |
| Call Blocker: 1 Year - 1 Free Week | $22.99 | per year |
| Call Blocker: 1 Year (50% Discount) | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective call blocker
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Blocks spam and scam calls
- 💡 Useful caller ID and lookup features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, some calls still get through
- 🔍 Incomplete database of known scammers
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 📱 Doesn't integrate well with phone's built-in blocking

**Reported bugs**

- Database update errors
- Inability to block certain numbers

**Requested features**

- Automatic database updates
- Block calls from unknown/private numbers
- Integration with phone's native call blocking


### Should I Answer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713)

This app identifies and blocks unwanted incoming calls, protecting users from spam and telemarketing. It provides real-time notifications about dangerous calls and offers a user-friendly interface for managing your call experience. Daily database updates ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats.

**Highlights:** Identifies dangerous or unsolicited calls, Blocks unwanted incoming calls, Saves user time by filtering calls, Daily database updates, User-rated number database, Privacy protection for personal numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Database Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking calls
- 👍 Great app for controlling unwanted calls
- 🚀 Blocks most scam/telemarketing calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/security
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Database not updating properly
- Inability to paste numbers into search
- Ads even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily report/block numbers
- Improved database updates
- Free version for basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Blocker free?

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

### Is Should I Answer free?

Should I Answer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Call Blocker or Should I Answer?

Call Blocker is rated higher. Call Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Should I Answer averages 2.6 from 471 ratings.

### Do Call Blocker or Should I Answer have ads?

Call Blocker shows ads; Should I Answer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Call Blocker or Should I Answer?

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and Should I Answer every 2 months. Most recently, Call Blocker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Should I Answer on October 10, 2026.

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