# Number Shield vs Lispy Keys

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Shield | Lispy Keys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-shield/id1319082167/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lispy-keys/id6746664549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kinnaman Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/679806187) | [Christopher Barrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816639701) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-shield/id1319082167)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks calls effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Protects from spam calls
- 💡 Allows blocking entire area codes
- ⭐ Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited number of numbers that can be blocked
- 🤔 Doesn't always block all spam calls
- 🤷‍♀️ Doesn't block text messages
- ⚠️ Lacks customer support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lispy-keys/id6746664549)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic lisp effect, Customizable keyboard, Enhances text message humor, Easy to use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Shield free?

Number Shield costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lispy Keys free?

Lispy Keys costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Number Shield or Lispy Keys?

Lispy Keys is rated higher. Number Shield averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Lispy Keys averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Number Shield or Lispy Keys have ads?

Neither Number Shield nor Lispy Keys shows ads.

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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.*