# T vs Simplifi Scout

The clearest difference is rating: T at 4.7 against Simplifi Scout's 4.2. T also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (208K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

T holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 208K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of T's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simplifi Scout's.

T ships an update every 4 months, Simplifi Scout every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | Simplifi Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (208K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifi-scout/id1549965800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **208K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetroPCS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188830218) | [BrightSky LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503091899) |

## What reviewers say

### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365)

This app provides advanced call management features to protect you from unwanted scam and robo calls. It uses AI and machine learning to identify and block suspicious numbers, offers full caller ID, and allows you to report fraudulent calls.

**Highlights:** Scam Block, Scam Reporting, Caller ID, Allow list, Personal Number Blocking, Category Manager, Reverse Number Lookup, Voicemail to Text

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks many scam calls
- 👍 Useful app for T-Mobile customers
- 🔒 Helps improve phone security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking of known scammers
- 🚫 Blocks some legitimate calls
- 💰 Premium features should be free for T-Mobile customers

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers marked as blocked sometimes still get through
- App settings not retained, requiring frequent reconfiguration
- Reverse lookup feature often fails to identify numbers

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking by caller ID instead of just number
- Improve notification system for blocked calls
- Add support for blocking spam text messages


### Simplifi Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifi-scout/id1549965800)

This app allows users to make and receive calls using their business extension and send SMS messages from their mobile device. It provides access to call history, contacts, and integrates with other business communication tools.

**Highlights:** Softphone dialer for business calls, Work extension forwarding, Contact access, Call history, SMS messaging, Integration with Simplifi Contact suite

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simplifi Scout free?

Simplifi Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, T or Simplifi Scout?

T is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 208K ratings, while Simplifi Scout averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do T or Simplifi Scout have ads?

Neither T nor Simplifi Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T or Simplifi Scout?

T ships an update every 4 months, and Simplifi Scout every 6 months. Most recently, T was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simplifi Scout on October 24, 2026.

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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.*