# Should I Answer vs Stop Calling

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Calling at 4.7 against Should I Answer's 2.6. Stop Calling also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Should I Answer's advantage is ratings volume (471 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Should I Answer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stop Calling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Calling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Should I Answer has 471 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Should I Answer's written reviews are positive against 38% of Stop Calling's.

Should I Answer ships an update every 2 months, Stop Calling every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Should I Answer | Stop Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-calling/id1223417298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **471** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mister Group s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199812712) | [Miroslav Baudys](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065339489) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stop Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-calling/id1223417298)

Identify unknown callers and protect yourself from fraudulent or annoying calls. See descriptions of incoming calls, such as "Financial Services" or "Telemarketing," directly on your screen. The database of suspicious numbers is constantly updated.

**Highlights:** Caller identification, Spam call blocking, Real-time call descriptions, Updated database of suspicious numbers, Protection from fraudulent calls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee every month | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Should I Answer free?

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

### Is Stop Calling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Should I Answer or Stop Calling?

Stop Calling is rated higher. Should I Answer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Stop Calling averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Should I Answer or Stop Calling have ads?

Neither Should I Answer nor Stop Calling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Should I Answer or Stop Calling?

Should I Answer ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Calling every 11 days. Most recently, Should I Answer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stop Calling on September 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*