Donut Call vs CallDetector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Donut Call
Block unwanted calls by specifying phone number prefixes. Easily filter out callers from similar numbers to your own or any other prefixes you define. This tool helps manage unwanted communication.
- Block calls by phone number prefix
- Filter numbers similar to your own
- Define custom prefixes for blocking
- Manage unwanted callers
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Donut Call lets you block unwanted callers using phone number prefixes. If you've moved since you originally got your mobile number, you probably get calls from numbers similar to yours. Donut Call allows you to block all callers from numbers like yours, or any other prefixes you like. Emoji artwork is provided by EmojiOne and is licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
CallDetector
Block unwanted calls from telemarketers, scammers, and individuals. This app allows you to create custom block lists, maintain an allow list for important contacts, and report unwanted callers. It is exclusively available for customers of specific wireless carriers.
- Block known scam calls
- Customizable block lists
- Allow list for important contacts
- Report unwanted callers
- Privacy-focused design
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CallDetector – Block Scam & Spam Calls Stop unwanted calls today with CallDetector! Exclusively for Total Wireless, Tracfone, Straight Talk Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, and SafeLink Wireless customers, CallDetector helps you control your phone by blocking known scam calls and letting you block anyone else you don’t want to hear from – individuals, telemarketers, and more. Smart Call Blocking Automatically block known scam callers to protect your time. Custom Call Controls Create a personalized block list–block any number, category (e.g. political calls, account services), or anonymous calls. Allow List Add important contacts to your allowed call list to ensure you never miss what matters. File Caller Complaints Report and file complaints against unwanted callers directly through the app. Privacy First Design Your contacts stay private. They’re only used to enhance your call experience and never shared. Who Can Use It? CallDetector is free for loyal customers of: • TracFone® • SafeLink Wireless® • Straight Talk® • Total Wireless™ • SIMPLE Mobile® • Walmart Family Mobile® Requires iOS 15 or higher. Need Help or Have Feedback? We love to hear from you! Visit our CallDetector FAQs - https://calldetectorsupport.privacystar.com/hc/en-us Read our Privacy Policy - https://apps.firstorion.com/privacy-policy_CallDetector_iOS.html Terms of Use - https://apps.firstorion.com/terms-use_CallDetector_iOS.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CallDetector at 5.0 against Donut Call's 4.3. CallDetector also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 94 months). Donut Call's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CallDetector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donut Call's written reviews are positive against 100% of CallDetector's.
Donut Call ships an update every 94 months, CallDetector every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Donut Call | CallDetector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 94 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jacob berkman | First Orion Corp |
Customer experience
Donut Call
CallDetector
In-app purchases
Donut Call
No in-app purchases
CallDetector
No in-app purchases
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