Comparison

Number Shield vs PageKey

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

PageKey

This app creates strong, memorable passwords based on personal interests like books, movies, or sports teams. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and robust security features. Choose from multiple password generation styles.

Highlights
  • Memorable password generation
  • Personalized seed input
  • On-device processing
  • Face ID protection
  • Clipboard auto-clear
  • Screen recording detection
Features
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PageKey generates strong, memorable passwords from things you already know and love — your favorite books, movies, sports teams, wines, Broadway shows, and more. Instead of random strings you'll never remember, PageKey transforms personally meaningful seeds into powerful passwords using three distinct flavors — Classic, Stealth, and Cipher. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device Your passwords are never stored or transmitted Nobody sees your passwords. Not even us. SECURITY BUILT IN Mandatory Face ID protection Clipboard auto-clears after your set time Screen recording detection App Switcher privacy overlay 25 PACKS AVAILABLE Books, Movies, TV Shows, Albums, Artists, Sports Teams, Sports Players, Broadway, Wines, Cars, Video Games, Cities, Foods, Universities, Superheroes, Craft Beers, Luxury Brands, Exotic Animals, Chemistry, Astronomy, Biology, Geography, Characters, Travel and more. PageKey is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports league, team, or athlete.

Screenshots

Number Shield4 screens
PageKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PageKey at Free against Number Shield's $2.99. PageKey also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Number Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 10). On update cadence, 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

PageKey is free to download; Number Shield costs $2.99 up front. PageKey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Number Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PageKey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 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 88% of PageKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Shield ships an update every 2 months, PageKey monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Number Shield versus PageKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber ShieldPageKey
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKinnaman Software LLCTIMOTHY PAUL CONNOLLY

Customer experience

Number Shield

All ratings1,855 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative42.9%

PageKey

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

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

PageKey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Number Shield

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PageKey

One-time10
  • Luxury Brands Pack$0.99
  • Travel Pack$0.99
  • Movies Pack$0.99
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  • Sports Players Pack$0.99
  • Superheroes Pack$0.99
  • TV Shows Pack$0.99
  • Universities Pack$0.99
  • Video Games Pack$0.99
  • Wines Pack$0.99
  • PageKey Complete$4.99

Questions

Is Number Shield free?
Number Shield costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageKey free?
PageKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number Shield or PageKey?
PageKey is rated higher. Number Shield averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while PageKey averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Number Shield or PageKey have ads?
Neither Number Shield nor PageKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Shield or PageKey?
Number Shield ships an update every 2 months, and PageKey monthly. Most recently, Number Shield was updated on October 12, 2026 and PageKey on October 6, 2026.

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