Number Shield vs GunBank
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
GunBank
Read full descriptionHide full description
GunBank — Your Private Firearms Inventory Keep a complete, organized record of your firearms, ammunition, and gear — entirely on your device. No cloud accounts, no data sharing, no subscriptions required to get started. Track Everything • Firearms — make, model, caliber, action type, year, finish, barrel length, capacity, and more • Ammunition — organized by caliber, with round counts and low-stock alerts • Gear & accessories — optics, lights, lasers, suppressors, and magazines, linked to the firearms they belong to • Storage locations — know what's where, at a glance Stay on Top of Maintenance • Log range sessions and rounds fired • Maintenance logs and service reminders • Barrel tracking — rounds per barrel and wear monitoring • Battery change reminders for optics Documentation, in One Place • Carry permits (CCW, CHL, and others) • Self-defense and collection insurance policies • Receipt uploads (photo or PDF) for every item • NFA flag and tax stamp tracking Know What You Own • Live dashboard with portfolio value and collection breakdowns • Value history chart over time • Photo report and insurance PDF exports for documentation Built for Privacy Your inventory is stored locally on your device — not in the cloud. Add Face ID or a PIN lock for extra protection, and back up your data anytime with encrypted, on-demand backups you control. Smart Scan Snap a photo of your firearm and let Smart Scan autofill the details for you — always double-check before saving. Simple Pricing Try GunBank free with up to 5 firearms and 5 accessories. Unlock everything — unlimited items, unlimited photos, full backup, and every feature above — with a single one-time purchase of $4.99. No subscription, ever. GunBank is a personal record-keeping tool, not legal advice. You're responsible for complying with all firearms laws that apply to you.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GunBank at Free against Number Shield's $2.99. GunBank also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Number Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On ads 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
GunBank is free to download; Number Shield costs $2.99 up front. GunBank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Number Shield | GunBank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kinnaman Software LLC | Intellaspire LLC |
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
GunBank
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Number Shield
No in-app purchases
GunBank
- Full Unlock$4.99
Questions
Is Number Shield free?
Is GunBank free?
Do Number Shield or GunBank have ads?
Other comparisons















