# CallerID vs Reverse Lookup ®

CallerID and Reverse Lookup ® both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of CallerID's written reviews are positive against 11% of Reverse Lookup ®'s. CallerID also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Reverse Lookup ®'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 238). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CallerID sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reverse Lookup ® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for CallerID against 4.2 for Reverse Lookup ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Lookup ® has 1.7K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of CallerID's written reviews are positive against 11% of Reverse Lookup ®'s.

CallerID ships an update every 2 months, Reverse Lookup ® monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CallerID | Reverse Lookup ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callerid/id1209793304/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 10.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tecso Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207970316) | [Mobi Invision](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562072823) |

## What reviewers say

### CallerID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callerid/id1209793304)

This app serves as a local phone directory and caller ID for residents in Cuba. It offers features like call identification, internet package monitoring via widget, and easy management of Nauta accounts. Users can search contacts by various criteria, set birthday reminders, and manage internet, voice, and SMS plans.

**Highlights:** Caller identification, Internet package widget, Nauta account management, Contact search by number/name, Birthday reminders, Plan management (internet, voice, SMS)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caller ID | $0.59 | one-time |


### Reverse Lookup ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799)

Identify and block unwanted spam calls and messages with a global number database. Detect unknown callers and look up number details anonymously. No registration is required for unlimited queries.

**Highlights:** Spam call and message blocking, Unknown call detection, Number information lookup, Anonymous search, No registration required, Unlimited queries

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Premium | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate number lookup results
- 🔒 Useful blocking feature
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Completely paid, no free trial
- 🚫 Doesn't provide expected information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't search any numbers
- Errors when trying to use app
- Subscription issues, can't cancel

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More comprehensive number lookup data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CallerID free?

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

### Is Reverse Lookup ® free?

Reverse Lookup ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CallerID or Reverse Lookup ®?

CallerID is rated higher. CallerID averages 4.3 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Reverse Lookup ® averages 4.2 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do CallerID or Reverse Lookup ® have ads?

Neither CallerID nor Reverse Lookup ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CallerID or Reverse Lookup ®?

CallerID ships an update every 2 months, and Reverse Lookup ® monthly. Most recently, CallerID was updated on June 12, 2026 and Reverse Lookup ® on September 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.*