Comparison

Call & Block vs Block

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

Head to head
About

Call & Block

This app automatically identifies and blocks unwanted spam and scam calls. It uses a community-driven database to flag risky callers before you answer, and allows you to create a personal block list. A premium subscription offers enhanced features like unlimited searches and auto-detection of dangerous numbers.

Highlights
  • Automatic spam call identification
  • Personal block list creation
  • Community-reported numbers
  • Extensive caller database
  • Real-time caller information
Features
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Call & Block: Stop Spam Calls! Block spam phone numbers and unwanted calls instantly! Call&Block automatically detects and identifies risky callers, protecting you from annoying telemarketing and scam calls. Key Features: IDENTIFY SPAM CALLS • Automatically identifies spam risk calls on your screen • See "SPAM" or "Spam Risk" labels before answering • Activate in Settings → Phone → Call Blocking & Identification → Call&Block BLOCK NUMBERS • Add unwanted, robo, or spam callers to your personal block list • Blocked calls are automatically rejected COMMUNITY REPORTS • Over 10,000 numbers reported weekly by our community • Share your experience and help protect others NUMBER DATABASE • Compare unknown callers with our extensive database • Identify caller information instantly PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION: • Unlimited database searches • Auto-detection of 500+ dangerous numbers in your country • Full access to all records Monthly or yearly subscription available. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Call&Block does NOT share your contacts. Privacy Policy: https://unknownscam.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.unknownscam.com/terms-of-use

About

Block

This app acts as a telephone firewall, providing control over incoming calls and protection from spam. It identifies and blocks unwanted numbers, alerts you to potential spam, and allows you to look up numbers for spam reports. Take back control of your privacy and reduce nuisance calls.

Highlights
  • Block spam numbers
  • Alerts for incoming spam calls
  • Phone number lookup for spam reports
  • Block international numbers
  • Wildcard blocking for number ranges
Features
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Block-Spam stops spam calls, robocalls and unwanted numbers before your phone even rings — without uploading your contacts to anyone. Built on Apple CallKit, Block-Spam works quietly in the background and keeps your data on your device. No account. No sharing your address book. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block spam & scam calls automatically using a community-powered database • Identify suspicious numbers so you know who's calling • Block ranges of consecutive numbers with a single rule, using wildcards (Premium) • Create your own personal block list • Look up any number to check if it's been reported as spam • Report nuisance numbers to help the community • Filter spam text messages (SMS) into their own folder PRIVACY FIRST Block-Spam uses Apple's on-device call blocking. We don't upload your contacts and we don't sell your data. Number checks are handled securely. HOW TO ACTIVATE (takes 15 seconds) 1. Open Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification 2. Turn Block-Spam ON That's it — you're protected. PREMIUM — ULTIMATE PROTECTION (OPTIONAL) • 24/7 protection: the spam database refreshes automatically in the background • No ads • Unlimited number lookups • Wildcards: block a whole range of numbers with a single rule Plans: 3 months or 1 year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you confirm. Terms of Use: https://block-spam.com/terms?lng=en Standard EULA (Apple): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://block-spam.com/privacy?lng=en Block-Spam is free to use, supported by ads, with an optional Premium subscription. Questions? support_ios@block-spam.com

Screenshots

Call & Block4 screens
Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call & Block at 100% against Block's 30%. Call & Block also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Block's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Call & Block sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Call & Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Call & Block's written reviews are positive against 30% of Block's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call & Block ships an update every 3 weeks, Block every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Call & Block versus Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall & BlockBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur BAYSAKALBERT PAMIES PARES

Customer experience

Call & Block

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Call & Block

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium$7.996 Months
  • 1 Yearly Premium$12.491 Year
2 purchases

Block

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 3 Months7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Call & Block free?
Call & Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Call & Block or Block?
Call & Block is rated higher. Call & Block averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Block averages 4.1 from 25 ratings.
Do Call & Block or Block have ads?
Block shows ads; Call & Block does not.
Which is updated more often, Call & Block or Block?
Call & Block ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block every 9 days. Most recently, Call & Block was updated on October 7, 2026 and Block on October 21, 2026.

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