Number Shield vs Lispy Keys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Shield
Block unwanted calls and texts from scammers who use fake phone numbers. Easily block entire groups of similar numbers using wildcards. Your contacts are always safe, and blocked calls go to voicemail.
- Block similar numbers with wildcards
- Block international numbers
- Contacts automatically allowed
- Block from missed calls screen
- Send blocked calls to voicemail
- Send blocked texts to Junk filter
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Block annoying scammers who hide behind fake phone numbers. Do you get unwanted calls or text messages from phone numbers similar to your own? With Number Shield, block an entire group of numbers at once. Just enter a wildcard for each digit you want to block. For example, if your number is 714-555-1234, scammers might use a number like 714-555-6789. Block all similar numbers by entering 714-555-####. Wildcards and numbers can be combined in any order you choose. Block international numbers, too! To make sure you don't miss calls from your family and friends, phone numbers in your contacts are always allowed. Block numbers directly from your phone's missed calls screen. Just follow these steps: 1. Tap the “ i ” button next to the missed call. 2. Tap “Share Contact”. 3. Tap “Block Similar Numbers”. (If you don't see this action, tap “Edit Actions...“ to enable it.) 4. Now you'll see the Number Shield number entry screen. Tap “Done” to block calls from similar numbers. Please note: • Each number pattern can contain up to 7 wildcards, and up to 50,000,000 phone numbers can be blocked. • Blocked calls are sent directly to voice mail. • Blocked text messages are sent to the “Junk” filter in the Messages app. • iMessage messages are not blocked. • When “Do Not Disturb” is enabled on your phone, calls that should be blocked may appear in your phone's list of missed calls. More information about caller ID spoofing in the United States is available from the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/spoofing
Lispy Keys
This keyboard app automatically adds a lisp effect to your text messages, making them sound funny. It's designed for lighthearted communication and adding humor to everyday texting.
- Automatic lisp effect
- Customizable keyboard
- Enhances text message humor
- Easy to use
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Make every text hilarious! Lispy Keys is the world's first custom keybaord that automatically adds a lisp effect to your messages. Whether you're texting friends, dropping a meme, or just being silly, this app makes it easy to thound funny!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lispy Keys at 100% against Number Shield's 50%. Lispy Keys also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Number Shield's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Number Shield costs $2.99 and Lispy Keys $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lispy Keys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Shield has 1.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Number Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lispy Keys's.
| Parameter | Number Shield | Lispy Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kinnaman Software LLC | Christopher Barrett |
Customer experience
Number Shield
Lispy Keys
Bugs and requests
Number Shield
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes when adding new numbers
- Blocked numbers still receive calls
- Database errors cause app to malfunction
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to block text messages
- Increase number of numbers that can be blocked
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add option to block entire country codes
- Provide better customer support
Lispy Keys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Number Shield
No in-app purchases
Lispy Keys
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Number Shield free?
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Which has better reviews, Number Shield or Lispy Keys?
Do Number Shield or Lispy Keys have ads?
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