# Flash_Me vs Robocall Blocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash_Me at none against Robocall Blocker's 2. Flash_Me also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Robocall Blocker's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (411 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robocall Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flash_Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Robocall Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robocall Blocker has 411 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flash_Me ships an update every 2 months, Robocall Blocker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash_Me | Robocall Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-me/id1200801754/reviews) | **[4.4 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robocall-blocker-roblock/id1436433275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **411** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cliff Dicken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200801753) | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash_Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-me/id1200801754)

Create attention-grabbing messages and display images in large, bright, flashing colors. Ideal for fun, emergency situations, or business marketing.

**Highlights:** Large, bright, flashing text, Flashing colored images, Unlimited color combinations, Emoji icon support, Emergency alert functionality, Business marketing tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Robocall Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robocall-blocker-roblock/id1436433275)

This app blocks unwanted spam and robocalls, and filters spam text messages. It features a large, community-updated database of spam numbers and allows users to choose between identifying or completely blocking calls. Contacts are never blocked.

**Highlights:** Block spam calls, Filter spam SMS, Large spam number database, Community-reported numbers, Identify or block calls, Whitelists contacts, Report unwanted calls/SMS

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effectively blocks majority of spam and robocalls (95-98% success rate)
- 😊 User-friendly and simple to use
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind from unwanted calls
- 📱 Useful number lookup feature
- 👍 Good customer support responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during use
- ❌ Inconsistent blocking performance over time
- 📉 Effectiveness diminishes after initial trial period
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🔍 Poor caller ID database accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to perform actions
- Cannot report numbers - spinning wheel with no response
- Stopped working after initial period despite active subscription
- Number reporting feature not functioning
- App fails to enable or activate properly

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking of calls from specific area codes silently
- Contact-only mode to allow calls from saved contacts only
- Better number lookup and identification database
- Easier interface for adding numbers to blocklist
- Visible blocked call history and statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash_Me free?

Flash_Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Robocall Blocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash_Me or Robocall Blocker?

Robocall Blocker is rated higher. Flash_Me averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Robocall Blocker averages 4.4 from 411 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Flash_Me or Robocall Blocker?

Flash_Me ships an update every 2 months, and Robocall Blocker every 3 months. Most recently, Flash_Me was updated on October 20, 2026 and Robocall Blocker on October 24, 2026.

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