Comparison

Fraud Alert vs Block

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

Head to head
About

Fraud Alert

This app acts as a shield against unwanted calls, offering advanced caller ID and robust spam and fraud protection. It helps you identify and block suspicious numbers, empowering you to manage your communications more safely and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Spam and fraud call identification
  • Automatic blocking of suspicious calls
  • Community-driven reporting of scam numbers
  • Comprehensive unknown number lookup
  • Block and report unwanted callers
Features
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Experience the future of calling with Fraud Alert! Designed to shield you from spam & Fraud, Fraud Alert is not just a call blocker; it's a comprehensive solution for smarter, safer, and stress-free communication. With Fraud Alert, you gain the advantage of advanced caller ID and robust spam/fraud protection, transforming how you handle calls. Key Features: Spam and Fraud Shield
- recognize and block spam and scam calls. - Automatically identify spam, fraud, and robocalls before you pick up
- Join our community-driven effort to report and block scam numbers, enhancing safety for all users Comprehensive Number Lookup - Unmask the identity behind unknown numbers with ease - Stay one step ahead of unsolicited calls - Empower yourself with knowledge and avoid potential risks Block & report Spam or Fraud Number - Block SPAM/FRAUD numbers from being able to contact you ever again - Enable spam identification and blocking by accessing Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification

About

Block

This app acts as a telephone firewall, providing control over incoming calls and protection from spam. It identifies and blocks unwanted numbers, alerts you to potential spam, and allows you to look up numbers for spam reports. Take back control of your privacy and reduce nuisance calls.

Highlights
  • Block spam numbers
  • Alerts for incoming spam calls
  • Phone number lookup for spam reports
  • Block international numbers
  • Wildcard blocking for number ranges
Features
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Block-Spam stops spam calls, robocalls and unwanted numbers before your phone even rings — without uploading your contacts to anyone. Built on Apple CallKit, Block-Spam works quietly in the background and keeps your data on your device. No account. No sharing your address book. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block spam & scam calls automatically using a community-powered database • Identify suspicious numbers so you know who's calling • Block ranges of consecutive numbers with a single rule, using wildcards (Premium) • Create your own personal block list • Look up any number to check if it's been reported as spam • Report nuisance numbers to help the community • Filter spam text messages (SMS) into their own folder PRIVACY FIRST Block-Spam uses Apple's on-device call blocking. We don't upload your contacts and we don't sell your data. Number checks are handled securely. HOW TO ACTIVATE (takes 15 seconds) 1. Open Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification 2. Turn Block-Spam ON That's it — you're protected. PREMIUM — ULTIMATE PROTECTION (OPTIONAL) • 24/7 protection: the spam database refreshes automatically in the background • No ads • Unlimited number lookups • Wildcards: block a whole range of numbers with a single rule Plans: 3 months or 1 year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you confirm. Terms of Use: https://block-spam.com/terms?lng=en Standard EULA (Apple): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://block-spam.com/privacy?lng=en Block-Spam is free to use, supported by ads, with an optional Premium subscription. Questions? support_ios@block-spam.com

Screenshots

Fraud Alert3 screens
Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block at 4.1 against Fraud Alert's 3.3. Block also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 14%). Fraud Alert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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

Both are free to download. Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Fraud Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Fraud Alert's written reviews are positive against 30% of Block's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fraud Alert ships an update every 2 months, Block every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fraud Alert versus Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFraud AlertBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (20 ratings)4.1 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2025 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerred Mango Analytics Private LimitedALBERT PAMIES PARES

Customer experience

Fraud Alert

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Block

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Fraud Alert

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Block

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 3 Months7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Fraud Alert free?
Fraud Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fraud Alert or Block?
Block is rated higher. Fraud Alert averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Block averages 4.1 from 25 ratings.
Do Fraud Alert or Block have ads?
Block shows ads; Fraud Alert does not.
Which is updated more often, Fraud Alert or Block?
Fraud Alert ships an update every 2 months, and Block every 9 days. Most recently, Fraud Alert was updated on October 14, 2026 and Block on October 17, 2026.

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