# Call Blocker vs Smart Call Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: Call Blocker at 4.5 against Smart Call Blocker's 3.7. Call Blocker also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Smart Call Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). 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 Smart Call Blocker 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Blocker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, Smart Call Blocker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Blocker | Smart Call Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-blocker/id1180310843/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-call-blocker/id6762715040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnknownPhone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180310842) | [Van Khanh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894978274) |

## 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


### Smart Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-call-blocker/id6762715040)

Block unwanted calls with surgical precision using pattern matching. Define rules with wildcards to block entire number ranges, offering robust privacy and control over incoming calls. Works offline and at the system level for seamless protection.

**Highlights:** Pattern matching with wildcards, Block number ranges, System-level blocking via CallKit, 100% offline operation, Caller ID labels, Unlimited blocking rules (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Trọn Đời | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Blocker free?

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

### Is Smart Call Blocker free?

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

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

Call Blocker is rated higher. Call Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Smart Call Blocker averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Call Blocker shows ads; Smart Call Blocker does not.

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

Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and Smart Call Blocker every 3 days. Most recently, Call Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smart 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.*