Comparison

Robo Shield vs Permit

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

Head to head
About

Robo Shield

This app uses artificial intelligence to screen incoming calls, distinguishing legitimate calls from spam, robo callers, and scams. It acts as a personal call assistant, identifying unknown callers and providing detailed information about each call.

Highlights
  • AI-powered call screening
  • Identifies spam, unverified, and verified calls
  • Advanced Caller ID with call categorization
  • Message filtering for spam and unsafe links
  • Spam-free voicemail inbox
  • Phone number lookup
Features
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RoboShield uses AI to intelligently screen incoming calls to separate the important, legitimate calls from scams, robo callers, and other unwanted calls. Robo Shield is your personal call assistant that can answer unknown callers and ask them to identify themselves and the reason for the call. Note: RoboShield is a premium service that requires a subscription to access all features. A 14-day free trial is available for all new users to experience the full protection before the subscription begins. TOP CALL-BLOCKING FEATURES (Subscription Required): RoboShield works with ATT, T-Mobile, Verizon and many other phone carriers (included below) to handle unknown callers so setup is easy and can be done in minutes. Our advanced AI algorithms contain industry-leading call-blocking features, to categorize calls as: - Verified: legitimate, safe call with a known person - Unverified: call with an unknown intention but no identified as spam - Spam: likely a spam call RoboShield also gets you an advanced Caller ID for each unknown call that will be forwarded to you: - Call category (i.e. spam, unverified, verified) - Caller ID: automatically identifies most callers' names - Transcription of the caller's message with AI Call Assistant - Based on the call screening categories, you can also configure Call Assistant to send certain callers directly to voicemail or to connect with you Additional Features include: - Spam-free Voicemail Inbox: optional alternative voicemail Inbox, where spam messages are ID'd automatically, so you don't have to spend time reading it - Voicemail recording and transcriptions - Phone number lookup for any received unknown call (with a +1 country code) - Call details for every unknown call screened MESSAGES PROTECTION (Subscription Required): RoboShield can also filter messages for known spam and unsafe links in the message. Risky messages are placed in the junk folder or review and/or removal. Use the power of RoboShield's AI Spam detection and prevention to block and remove unwanted calls and texts while keeping the real conversations going. List of supported carriers: - Top carriers like ATT, T-Mobile, and Verizon - TracFone - Cricket - Mint - Visible - xFinity - Spectrum PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: RoboShield is a paid-only service. Your subscription includes a 14-day free trial. After the trial period, your account will be charged for the subscription (Monthly or Yearly) unless canceled. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://www.roboshield.com/robo-shield-license-and-terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.roboshield.com/robo-shield-privacy-introduction/ Reviewer Notes (App Store Connect) When you resubmit, you must address the reviewer directly to show you have complied: "Regarding Guideline 2.3.2: We have updated the App Description to clearly state that RoboShield is a premium service requiring a subscription. We have explicitly mentioned the 14-day free trial at the very top of the description to ensure users are fully informed before downloading. All features are now correctly labeled as requiring a subscription."

About

Permit

Features
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Stop logging drives. Just drive. PermitPilot automatically captures your teen’s practice drives so you don’t have to log every detail by hand. No paper logs. No missed entries. No end-of-month catch-up. Start a session, drive, and review together. That’s it. Built for parents who want it done right Every drive is recorded clearly and organized for you: • Drive time and distance captured automatically • Auto-detection for weather, road type, and day or night driving • Simple guardian approval for each session • Clean, structured driving history • Export polished driving records anytime Less manual work. Fewer mistakes. More confidence. Why families choose PermitPilot Most log apps still depend heavily on manual entry. PermitPilot is designed to remove the work—not create more of it. It keeps practice driving organized, consistent, and easy to review. Clear for teens. Trusted by parents. • Teens can see what’s recorded • Parents stay in control • Data stays private within the family No confusion. No messy logs. Just a better way to track practice driving. From first drive to license Whether you’re just starting out or finishing required hours, PermitPilot helps you keep accurate, organized records when they matter most. Important • PermitPilot helps track and organize practice driving • Always follow your state’s official requirements • Do not interact with the app while driving

Screenshots

Robo Shield4 screens
Permit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Permit at monthly against Robo Shield's every 2 months. Robo Shield's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Robo Shield sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Permit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robo Shield ships an update every 2 months, Permit monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Robo Shield versus Permit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobo ShieldPermit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnchorFree Inc.Bo Zhao

Bugs and requests

Robo Shield

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues and inability to access premium features
  • Inconsistent performance, with app randomly turning off blocking
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to block calls from specific area codes
  • Improved customer support and responsiveness
  • Automatic spam call blocking without user intervention

Permit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Robo Shield

Subscriptions6
  • Robo Shield Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Robo Shield Premium$2.991 Month
  • Robo Shield Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Robo Call Blocker7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Robo Shield Premium14 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Permit

One-time1
  • Unlock Full History$3.99

Questions

Is Robo Shield free?
Robo Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Permit free?
Permit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Robo Shield or Permit have ads?
Neither Robo Shield nor Permit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Robo Shield or Permit?
Robo Shield ships an update every 2 months, and Permit monthly. Most recently, Robo Shield was updated on October 25, 2026 and Permit on October 25, 2026.

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