Aranet Home vs BG SpamShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aranet Home
Monitor indoor air quality with a unified app for various sensor devices. Track CO2, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and radiation levels. Receive smart alerts and analyze historical data with easy-to-read charts.
- Real-time sensor data tracking
- 90-day measurement history
- Customizable home screen widgets
- Data analysis with charts
- Color-coded trend visuals
- Smart alerts and notifications
- Firmware updates
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Bring every Aranet sensor into one simple app. Aranet Home gives you a clear, real-time view of the air quality, so you always know what's happening in the air around you. Supported devices: - Aranet4 – Your indoor air quality go-to, measuring CO₂, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. - Aranet2 – A reliable temperature and humidity sensor with long-term data storage and easy app pairing. - Aranet Radiation – Tracks ionizing radiation levels and cumulative exposure for peace of mind. - Aranet Radon Plus – A fast, portable, battery-powered radon monitor that also reads temperature and relative humidity. - Aranet Radon One – A simple, dedicated radon monitor focused on one thing and doing it well. ---------------------------- - Real-time monitoring from every connected sensor, with up to 90 days of measurement history stored for you. - Home screen widgets for an instant glance, any time. - Clear, color-coded charts to make your data easy to read at a glance. - Export your data whenever you need it. - Get notified the moment a sensor's readings enter the red zone. - Receive low-battery warnings Available in: English, German, French, Latvian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian. Whether you're tracking CO₂ levels in your bedroom, checking radon in your basement, or keeping an eye on humidity throughout your home, Aranet Home app puts all the answers in one place. Learn more about the full Aranet sensor lineup at aranet.com.
BG SpamShield
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BG SpamShield helps you block and identify unwanted spam and scam calls using a community-maintained number list (OpenBlockBG). Key features: - Block calls from known spam numbers - Identify calls from known spam numbers (Caller ID label) - Add your own numbers to block, synced across your devices with iCloud Notes: - Requires enabling the Call Directory extension in Settings → Phone → Call Blocking & Identification. - The community list is included in the app and updated with app releases. - Call Directory extensions are limited by iOS and may require occasional reloads after updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BG SpamShield at daily against Aranet Home's every 2 months. Aranet Home's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aranet Home ships an update every 2 months, BG SpamShield daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aranet Home | BG SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (631 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 631 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAF Tehnika AS | AM Software EOOD |
Bugs and requests
Aranet Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- Slow data sync and loading
- Unreliable Bluetooth connection
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch support
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Ability to add notes to graphs
- Longer historical data storage
- Improved data export options
BG SpamShield
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aranet Home
No in-app purchases
BG SpamShield
No in-app purchases









