# Call Blocker vs Spam Call Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: Call Blocker at 4.5 against Spam Call Blocker's 2.9. Call Blocker also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 36%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 8). Spam Call Blocker'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 Spam Call Blocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Blocker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, 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 36% of Spam Call Blocker's.

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, Spam Call Blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Blocker | Spam Call Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843/reviews)** | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-call-blocker-batch-block/id1539106552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnknownPhone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180310842) | [Solid PDF Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499927970) |

## 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


### Spam Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-call-blocker-batch-block/id1539106552)

This app helps you manage unwanted calls by allowing you to create custom blacklists and whitelists. Block specific numbers or entire number segments to avoid spam and robocalls, while ensuring important calls are never missed. It also supports iCloud backup for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Custom blacklists and whitelists, Block number segments, Block up to 1 million numbers, Add numbers from recent calls, iCloud Auto Backup, Block cell and landline numbers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Blocker free?

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

### Is Spam Call Blocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call Blocker or Spam Call Blocker?

Call Blocker is rated higher. Call Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Spam Call Blocker averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Call Blocker or Spam Call Blocker have ads?

Call Blocker shows ads; Spam Call Blocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Call Blocker or Spam Call Blocker?

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and Spam Call Blocker every 2 months. Most recently, Call Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Spam Call Blocker on October 24, 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.*