# Should I Answer vs Call Protect

The clearest difference is rating: Call Protect at 4.5 against Should I Answer's 2.6. Call Protect also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (32K vs 474). Should I Answer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10 vs 13.0). On price, 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 Call Protect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Protect has 32K ratings behind it against 474, 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 41% of Call Protect's.

Should I Answer ships an update every 2 months, Call Protect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Should I Answer | Call Protect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713/reviews) | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-protect-robocall-blocker/id1357820531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 474 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **40.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mister Group s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199812712) | [Orave Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086846779) |

## 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


### Call Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-protect-robocall-blocker/id1357820531)

This app blocks unwanted calls from telemarketers, scammers, and spammers. It provides caller ID information for suspicious numbers and automatically blocks high-risk callers. You can also perform free reverse phone lookups for numbers in the US and Canada.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam call filter, Caller ID for risky numbers, Reverse phone lookup, Range-of-numbers blocker, Real-time spam database updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Protection | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam calls effectively
- 👍 Useful reverse lookup feature
- 🔒 Protects against scams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
- 🔒 Blocks legitimate calls
- 💰 Aggressive upselling to paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Blocked number count resets to 0
- Lookup feature doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- Automatic database updates
- Block entire country codes or area codes
- Playback of voicemails left by blocked numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Should I Answer free?

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

### Is Call Protect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Should I Answer or Call Protect?

Call Protect is rated higher. Should I Answer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Call Protect averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do Should I Answer or Call Protect have ads?

Call Protect shows ads; Should I Answer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Should I Answer or Call Protect?

Should I Answer ships an update every 2 months, and Call Protect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Should I Answer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Call Protect on November 4, 2026.

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