# Call Blocker vs Block

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call Blocker at 78% against Block's 30%. Call Blocker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 18). Block's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Blocker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Blocker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 18, 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 30% of Block's.

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Blocker | Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam/id1563456455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnknownPhone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180310842) | [ALBERT PAMIES PARES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435109345) |

## 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


### Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam/id1563456455)

This app acts as a telephone firewall, providing control over incoming calls and protection from spam. It identifies and blocks unwanted numbers, alerts you to potential spam, and allows you to look up numbers for spam reports. Take back control of your privacy and reduce nuisance calls.

**Highlights:** Block spam numbers, Alerts for incoming spam calls, Phone number lookup for spam reports, Block international numbers, Wildcard blocking for number ranges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Blocker free?

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

### Is Block free?

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

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

Call Blocker is rated higher. Call Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Block averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do Call Blocker or Block have ads?

Both Call Blocker and Block show ads.

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

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, Call Blocker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Block on September 17, 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.*