# Call Blocker vs Clever Dialer

The clearest difference is rating: Call Blocker at 4.5 against Clever Dialer's 3.4. Call Blocker also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 14) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Clever Dialer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Blocker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clever Dialer sells 3 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Blocker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Call Blocker's written reviews are positive against 61% of Clever Dialer's.

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, Clever Dialer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Blocker | Clever Dialer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-dialer/id1316033370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [UnknownPhone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180310842) | [Sellwerk GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556258057) |

## 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


### Clever Dialer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-dialer/id1316033370)

This app identifies unknown callers and blocks unwanted spam calls. It leverages a community-driven database to detect and warn users about fraudulent or nuisance calls, offering features like reverse lookup and real-time spam alerts.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone number lookup, Spam caller identification, Community-reported spam database, Real-time spam call warnings, Spam call blocking, Automatic database updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription (1 year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Longlife (unlimited) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Blocker free?

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

### Is Clever Dialer free?

Clever Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Call Blocker or Clever Dialer?

Call Blocker is rated higher. Call Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Clever Dialer averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Call Blocker or Clever Dialer have ads?

Call Blocker shows ads; Clever Dialer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Call Blocker or Clever Dialer?

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and Clever Dialer every 4 months. Most recently, Call Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Clever Dialer on October 29, 2026.

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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.*