Comparison

Robo Shield vs iPhoneTidy

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

iPhoneTidy

Features
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iPhoneTidy helps you work through common iPhone cleanup tasks from one private checklist. Build a list of apps to sign out of, mark progress as you go, clear iPhoneTidy's local checklist data, and follow guided iOS steps for storage and privacy cleanup. iPhoneTidy does not read other apps or automate sign-outs; it gives you a simple, honest workflow for staying organized.

Screenshots

Robo Shield4 screens
iPhoneTidy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPhoneTidy at none against Robo Shield's 6. Robo Shield's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. iPhoneTidy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Robo Shield versus iPhoneTidy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobo ShieldiPhoneTidy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnchorFree Inc.BERNARD DONALD BASQUE

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

iPhoneTidy

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
None

iPhoneTidy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Robo Shield free?
Robo Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPhoneTidy free?
iPhoneTidy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Robo Shield or iPhoneTidy have ads?
Neither Robo Shield nor iPhoneTidy shows ads.

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