Comparison

PanicButton+ vs Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PanicButton+

Features
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If you're lost and/or if you need help, this application helps to be found and rescued. Just pre set one of your contacts address book and write a message. Pressing the panic button is created a message with your location and sent to the contact your previously defined. The message contains the coordinates of your location and a link to Google Maps, which shows you where you are.

About

Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam

Block unwanted spam texts and calls with advanced filtering options. Organize your messages into categories and protect your finances from fraud. Enjoy 100% privacy as all filtering occurs offline on your device.

Highlights
  • Block and Allow lists
  • Keyword-based filtering
  • Email and link blocking
  • Short phone number blocking
  • Organize SMS by category
  • Offline filtering for privacy
Features
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Say goodbye to annoying spam text messages and unwanted calls with Call & Text Blocker! Call & Text Blocker is the revolutionary app that puts an end to spam texts and calls, creating a world where you can finally breathe freely. Our user-friendly features make sure you receive the texts and calls you want and block the ones you don't. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TEXT MESSAGES AND CALLS Receive only the texts and calls that matter to you. With Call & Text Blocker's Block and Allow lists, unwanted and hazardous spam text messages and calls will be a thing of the past. Stay focused on what's important without distractions. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TEXT AND CALL BLOCKING EXPERIENCE With options such as keyword-based filtering, email address and link blocking, short phone number blocking, and call blocking, you have complete control over how we block your spam texts and calls. BLOCK UNWANTED CALLS WITH EASE Avoid annoying robocalls and telemarketers with Call & Text Blocker's Call Blocker feature. Whether it's blocking specific numbers or entire regions, you're in charge of who can reach you. PROTECT YOUR FINANCES FROM FRAUD Save your money from losses due to text and call spam. ORGANIZE SMS BY CATEGORY Group and organize your messages into categories, creating smart folders. 100% PRIVACY GUARANTEED Call & Text Blocker operates as an offline SMS and Call filter, ensuring that all filtering processes occur directly on your device. This means that your text messages and call data remain completely private and secure. Try Call & Text Blocker and embrace the freedom of living a life without text and call spam! Available Subscriptions: 1-year spam filtering subscription 1-week spam filtering subscription Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://occipital-canvas-23f.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-daddc1a9c05a465c8fa6b1dfe96af3b6 Terms Of Use: https://occipital-canvas-23f.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-409018f598b347029d224d1c9d77560a

Screenshots

PanicButton+2 screens
Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam at Free against PanicButton+'s $1.99. Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). PanicButton+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam is free to download; PanicButton+ costs $1.99 up front. Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PanicButton+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PanicButton+ ships an update every 12 months, Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PanicButton+ versus Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanicButton+Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo CorreiaANDREI KUCHUR

In-app purchases

None

PanicButton+

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PanicButton+ free?
PanicButton+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam free?
Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PanicButton+ or Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam have ads?
Neither PanicButton+ nor Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PanicButton+ or Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam?
PanicButton+ ships an update every 12 months, and Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam every 3 weeks. Most recently, PanicButton+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and Call & Text Blocker・Block Spam on September 15, 2026.

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