Comparison

GoAccess vs Blockr

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

Head to head
About

GoAccess

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GoAccess is a comprehensive public space barbecue management platform. GoAccess by Christie x Smartsensor® comes with accessible and well-presented real time reporting. The GoAccess app gives you all the functionality of Smartsensor® in the palm of your hand. Monitor barbecue usage, deploy new barbecues and sensors, manage cleaning programs and view your your sensor data in real time, it is the ultimate mobile companion to the GoAccess platform. Note: The GoAccess App uses location features to detect your whereabouts and assists with barbecue and sensor placement. The app uses notifications to alert you to preset notifications set to sensors. The app uses the camera and accesses your gallery to enable upload of barbecue images. The GoAccess App is powered by Smartsensor® and Smartsensor® is the Registered Trademark of Smartsensor Technologies Pty Ltd

About

Blockr

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

Highlights
  • AI-powered spam text blocking
  • Real-time spam call blocking
  • Customizable blocking preferences
  • Continuously updated scam database
  • Anti-smishing defense
  • Block political and promotional spam
Features
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Goodbye spam. Hello peace and quiet. Blockr stops spam calls and junk texts before they ever reach you. One simple setup, one payment, protection for life. No subscription, nothing renews. WHY BLOCKR People get dozens of spam texts and robocalls every month, and a single text scam costs victims an average of $1,000. Blockr protects your phone quietly in the background, 24/7. CALLS More than a million known spam and scam numbers are blocked automatically, and our database updates continuously to catch new ones. Your contacts always ring. Add any number to your own block list in seconds. TEXTS Scam and junk texts are filtered to the Junk folder before they interrupt you. Turn on ready-made keyword packs for common scams, or add your own words and phrases to block. LISTS You stay in control. An allow list makes sure the people who matter always get through, and a block list keeps unwanted numbers out for good. FAMILY PLAN Protect the people you love. The Family plan covers up to 6 people, each with their own account and protection. Perfect for parents and grandparents, who are targeted by scammers the most. PAY ONCE, YOURS FOR LIFE One payment unlocks Blockr on your iPhone forever. No subscription, no renewals, no surprises. Your protection keeps getting better without costing you more. Terms of Service: https://theappshop.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://theappshop.io/privacy California Privacy Notice: https://theappshop.io/privacy#california

Screenshots

GoAccess4 screens
Blockr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoAccess at none against Blockr's 13. GoAccess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Blockr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. Blockr sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GoAccess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoAccess ships an update every 4 months, Blockr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoAccess versus Blockr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoAccessBlockr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (368 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—368 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD.A. Christie Solutions Pty LtdThe App Shop, Inc.

Bugs and requests

GoAccess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blockr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App stops working after updates
  • Blocking not working as expected for certain types of spam
  • Issues with syncing blocked content across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to whitelist specific senders or numbers
  • Option to automatically reply 'STOP' to spam messages
  • Integration with desktop/laptop for a more comprehensive solution
  • Improved analytics and reporting on blocked messages

In-app purchases

None

GoAccess

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Blockr

Subscriptions10
  • Blockr Premium$4.997 Days
  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer (Yearly)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Individual$39.99
  • Blockr Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is GoAccess free?
GoAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockr free?
Blockr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoAccess or Blockr have ads?
Blockr shows ads; GoAccess does not.
Which is updated more often, GoAccess or Blockr?
GoAccess ships an update every 4 months, and Blockr every 2 weeks. Most recently, GoAccess was updated on September 17, 2026 and Blockr on October 27, 2026.

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