Comparison

Spam Call Blocker vs MapNotes

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

Head to head
About

Spam Call Blocker

This app helps you avoid unwanted calls from telemarketers, scammers, and robocallers. It identifies unknown callers and allows you to block them, saving you time and frustration. Access an extensive database of verified spam numbers and look up unfamiliar numbers before you dial.

Highlights
  • Verified spam number database
  • Daily database updates
  • Phone number lookup
  • Caller-ID identification
  • Block telemarketers and robocalls
  • Save time and nerves
Features
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Stop spam calls before they waste your time. Spam Call Blocker checks incoming calls against a spam number database that is updated every day and either blocks robocalls, scam calls and telemarketers automatically or shows a spam warning on the call screen, so you know what is calling before you answer. Got a missed call from an unknown number? Look it up in the app to see whether it is a known spam, scam or robocall number before you call back. BLOCK SPAM CALLS AUTOMATICALLY • Robocalls, scam calls, telemarketers and other unwanted calls from a daily-updated spam database • Works quietly in the background through the iPhone call blocking and identification settings CALLER ID SPAM WARNINGS • Prefer to decide yourself? Switch to identification mode: suspicious calls ring through with a spam label on the call screen • The label shows the type of call: spam, telemarketing, scam, robocall, debt collector or survey PHONE NUMBER LOOKUP • Check any unknown number: is it spam, a scam or a robocall? • Works for phone numbers from all countries YOUR OWN BLOCKLIST • Add any number you never want to hear from again Spam Call Blocker does not show the caller's name: iOS lets call blocking apps add only a spam label. SUBSCRIPTION Spam Call Blocker Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. When you cancel, the subscription stays active until the end of the paid period. Privacy Policy: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417734751377 Terms of Use: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417700529553

About

MapNotes

Pin notes and tasks to specific locations on a map. Organize information with categories, attach files, and set reminders. Features iCloud backup for data safety.

Highlights
  • Location-based notes
  • Categorized organization
  • Attach files and images
  • Powerful filters
  • Reminders and due dates
  • iCloud backup
Features
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MapNotes is the ultimate app for saving and organizing your location-based notes. Whether you're a traveler, a professional, or just someone who loves to stay organized, MapNotes lets you pin notes to specific locations, attach important files, and keep track of tasks effortlessly. Key Features: Location-Based Notes: Create and save notes tied to any location, helping you stay organized and never miss a detail no matter where you are. Categorized Organization: Assign your notes to custom categories, making it easy to group related information together for quick access. Attach Files and Images: Keep all your information in one place by attaching files and images directly to your notes. Powerful Filters: Filter your notes based on category or customer to quickly find what you need. Reminders and Due Dates: Stay on top of your tasks with due date reminders. Get notified 24 hours before, and a final reminder 1 hour before the due date. iCloud Backup: Keep your data safe with automatic iCloud backups, so you never lose a note. Organize your thoughts and tasks like never before with MapNotes – your personal location-based note assistant. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spam Call Blocker4 screens
MapNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MapNotes at none against Spam Call Blocker's shown. MapNotes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Spam Call Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (574 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spam Call Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MapNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Spam Call Blocker against 4.0 for MapNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spam Call Blocker has 574 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spam Call Blocker ships an update monthly, MapNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spam Call Blocker versus MapNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpam Call BlockerMapNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (574 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings574 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ToroAwesome Digital LLC

Customer experience

Spam Call Blocker

All ratings574 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative73.6%

MapNotes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Spam Call Blocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to restore lifetime purchases
  • Database update fails to complete

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow auto-unblock of contacts
  • Improve database update process
  • Provide trial period before purchase

MapNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Spam Call Blocker

Subscriptions8
  • Call Blocker Premium$1.991 Month
  • Call Blocker Premium$2.491 Month
  • Call Blocker Premium$2.991 Month
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  • Call Blocker Premium$4.991 Month
  • Call Blocker Premium$19.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium$24.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Call Blocker Premium2 variants$49.99
1 purchases

MapNotes

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Spam Call Blocker free?
Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapNotes free?
MapNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spam Call Blocker or MapNotes?
MapNotes is rated higher. Spam Call Blocker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while MapNotes averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Spam Call Blocker or MapNotes have ads?
Spam Call Blocker shows ads; MapNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Spam Call Blocker or MapNotes?
Spam Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and MapNotes weekly. Most recently, Spam Call Blocker was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapNotes on October 30, 2026.

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