Comparison

G vs NumberBox

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

Head to head
About

G

Connect your G-SHOCK watch to your smartphone to access enhanced mobile functions. Manage watch settings, create training plans, and analyze your health and activity data. Receive smartphone notifications directly on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth watch connection
  • Time adjustment and setting
  • Create training plans
  • Analyze life log data (steps, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity log data (distance, time)
  • Link with external services (Apple Health, Strava)
Features
Read full description

●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled G-SHOCK. Pairing the watch with your smartphone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the smartphone experience. The G-SHOCK MOVE app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. You can check smartphone notifications (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, etc) on your watch. ●Features of G-SHOCK MOVE app The following functions are available if you paired the G-SHOCK MOVE app with a supported watch. - Time adjustment and setting of the watch - Create Training Plans - Display and analyze life log data such as steps, heart rate*, etc., measured by the watch - Display and analyze activity log data such as distance, time, heart rate*, training effect*, etc., measured by the watch - Linkage (export) with external services such as Apple Health, Strava, etc *Heart rate model only Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/

About

NumberBox

This app helps you identify unwanted calls by allowing users to report and tag spam or telemarketing numbers. All submissions are anonymous and help build a community-driven database to protect users from potential scams.

Highlights
  • Voluntarily report unwanted numbers
  • Manually add tags to phone numbers
  • Identify spam and telemarketing calls
  • Anonymous tag submissions
  • Privacy-focused data policy
  • In-app support
Features
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NumberBox is a simple and secure tool that allows users to voluntarily report unwanted or spam phone numbers to help keep the community safe. Users can manually add tags to phone numbers — for example, “Scammer,” “Telemarketing,” or “Spam.” All tags are submitted voluntarily by users to help others recognize potentially unwanted calls. Privacy & Data Policy NumberBox does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The app does not access contacts, call history, messages, or any other private information. All user-submitted tags are stored anonymously and are not linked to personal identities. Contact & Support If you have any questions, or wish to modify or remove user-submitted data, please contact us through the in-app support section or via our official support email.

Screenshots

G4 screens
NumberBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NumberBox at 4.5 against G's 3.8. NumberBox also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumberBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 835 and 465 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of G's written reviews are positive against 59% of NumberBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 2 months, NumberBox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G versus NumberBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNumberBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (835 ratings)4.5 (465 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews59.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings835 — better465
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Marvan Salemi

Customer experience

G

All ratings835 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews911 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative68.7%

NumberBox

All ratings465 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative35.1%

User reviews

G

From 835 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Functional app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Connects well with watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes often
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App freezes/hangs
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Buggy

NumberBox

From 465 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Effective at identifying unknown numbers
  • ⚡ Fast and practical performance
  • 📱 User-friendly interface
  • 💪 Comprehensive caller ID database
  • 👍 Reliable identification results

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Serious privacy violations and data sharing without consent
  • 🚫 Non-functional after recent updates
  • 📵 Doesn't work anymore for core functionality
  • ❌ Poor customer support and unresponsive to requests
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate identification - shows wrong names

Bugs and requests

G

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to log in or create account
  • Inaccurate step/activity tracking
  • Tide data is incorrect
  • Fails to update watch firmware
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  • App not compatible with new devices/OS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more activity tracking options
  • Improve notification management
  • Add iPhone widget
  • Allow customization of alarms and vibration
  • Improve tide data accuracy
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  • Add external heart rate monitor support
  • Improve data syncing with Apple Health
  • Add sleep tracking

NumberBox

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App stopped working after latest update
  • Unable to identify any numbers despite core function
  • Update installation failures
  • Incorrect name matching for phone numbers
  • App displays personal information without user consent

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline functionality
  • Location information display
  • Anonymous call profile display
  • Expanded database for specific regions (Yemen)
  • Expanded number database

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

None

NumberBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NumberBox free?
NumberBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, G or NumberBox?
NumberBox is rated higher. G averages 3.8 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while NumberBox averages 4.5 from 465 ratings.
Do G or NumberBox have ads?
Neither G nor NumberBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or NumberBox?
G ships an update every 2 months, and NumberBox monthly. Most recently, G was updated on September 20, 2026 and NumberBox on September 22, 2026.

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