Comparison

Spam Call Blocker vs VFX Tracking Screen

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

VFX Tracking Screen

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade tracking target. Designed specifically for VFX artists, cinematographers, and film production crews, VFX Tracking Screen provides the ultimate on-set solution for motion tracking and matchmoving. Stop wasting time with physical tape or paper markers that can peel or lose accuracy. Our app offers clean, high-contrast, and customizable digital markers that are always perfectly aligned. FREE FEATURES: Chroma Backgrounds: Toggle instantly between industry-standard Chroma Green, Chroma Blue, and 18% Neutral Gray to match your lighting conditions. Classic Tracking Markers: Crosshair and circle markers with adjustable size and automatic contrast color. Hide Menu: Clean full-screen output with no system UI. Hold the background for 3 seconds to bring the menu back. VFX TRACKING SCREEN PRO (one-time purchase): 9 Pro Tracking Markers: Triangles, checkers, triforce, crosshair rings and more — designed for reliable tracking. Grid Layout: Fill the screen with a marker grid and set the exact number of columns and rows. Exact Background Color: Color picker and HEX input to match your set precisely. Photos & Videos: Use images or looping videos from Photos or Files as the background — Fit, Fill or Stretch, with sound on or off, and swipe through a playlist. Touch Lock: Blocks all touches, sets maximum brightness and keeps the screen on during critical takes. Bought the app before it became free? Pro is already yours — it unlocks automatically, or tap Restore Purchases. HOW TO USE: Select your background and marker type from the menu. Tap HIDE MENU (or LOCK SCREEN with Pro) for a clean full-screen target. Place your device in the scene for the camera to capture the tracking data. Hold the background for 3 seconds to return to the menu. SUPPORT: Designed for all modern iPhone and iPad models. No data collection: the app operates entirely offline for maximum security and privacy on set.

Screenshots

Spam Call Blocker4 screens
VFX Tracking Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spam Call Blocker at Free against VFX Tracking Screen's $1.99. Spam Call Blocker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). VFX Tracking Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Spam Call Blocker is free to download; VFX Tracking Screen costs $1.99 up front. Spam Call Blocker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VFX Tracking Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spam Call Blocker ships an update monthly, VFX Tracking Screen every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spam Call Blocker versus VFX Tracking Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpam Call BlockerVFX Tracking Screen
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (572 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings572 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperApp ToroBoris Ostaev

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

VFX Tracking Screen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Spam Call Blocker

Subscriptions9
  • Call Blocker Premium2 variants$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 Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium$24.991 Year
  • Call Blocker Premium$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Call Blocker Premium$39.99
  • Call Blocker Premium2 variants$49.99
None

VFX Tracking Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spam Call Blocker free?
Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VFX Tracking Screen free?
VFX Tracking Screen costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spam Call Blocker or VFX Tracking Screen have ads?
Spam Call Blocker shows ads; VFX Tracking Screen does not.
Which is updated more often, Spam Call Blocker or VFX Tracking Screen?
Spam Call Blocker ships an update monthly, and VFX Tracking Screen every 7 months. Most recently, Spam Call Blocker was updated on October 29, 2026 and VFX Tracking Screen on October 25, 2026.

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