Comparison

Spam Call Blocker vs BetterCallGuard

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 manage unwanted calls by allowing you to create custom blacklists and whitelists. Block specific numbers or entire number segments to avoid spam and robocalls, while ensuring important calls are never missed. It also supports iCloud backup for seamless device switching.

Highlights
  • Custom blacklists and whitelists
  • Block number segments
  • Block up to 1 million numbers
  • Add numbers from recent calls
  • iCloud Auto Backup
  • Block cell and landline numbers
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Spam Call Blocker enables you to set a number blacklist and a whitelist to save your time. You can easily block spam calls and robocalls by adding their numbers into the blacklist. Moreover, if you want to block a certain number segment, you can also add the number segment to blacklist, which means you can block up to 1 million similar robocalls in a few clicks. For your convenience, you can directly open 95 blocking to block all numbers which start with 95. You won’t be annoyed by the similar robo number anymore! When there is an important number, you can list it in the whitelist so that you won’t miss any legitime calls and text messages. iCloud Auto Backup is also supported so that the blacklist/whitelist information is stored and you can seamlessly switch to other devices with convenience. With Spam Call Blocker, you can: - Set Blacklist to block a certain number or a number segment. - Set Whitelist to allow legitime calls to not miss important calls and text messages. - Add a certain number segment to blacklist so that you can block up to 1 million numbers simultaneously. - Add phone numbers to blacklist from recent calls to avoid the frequent calls from the same number. - Open iCloud Auto Backup and seamlessly switch to other devices with convenience. - Add numbers to blacklist from your contacts. - Manage your blacklist and whitelist by adding notes and deleting numbers. - Block multiple call types, including cell phone numbers, landline numbers or other certain numbers. - Block all numbers which start with 95. Blacklist Unwanted Calls - Add a certain number segment to blacklist so that you can block up to 1 million numbers simultaneously. - Add phone numbers to blacklist from recent calls to avoid the frequent calls from the same number. - Block multiple call types, including cell phone numbers, landline numbers or other certain numbers. Whitelist Important Calls - Set Whitelist to allow legitime calls to not miss important calls and text messages. - Set the company numbers of operators, banks, express delivery, etc. included in the blocked number segment as whitelist numbers so that important information is not missed. Tips - Spam Call Blocker supports iOS 11.0 or later. - You will not receive any call notification from the blocked number. You will be responsible for any loss caused by falsely rejected or missed calls. Please add it carefully. - You can set a whitelist number or number segment, but the whitelist you set takes effect only in this application. If there are other phone blocking applications installed on your phone, please synchronize to set the whitelist in other applications. Common Problems: 1. I have purchased the pro version, but I’m required to buy it again? -> Please click [Restore Previous Purchase]. If it fails, please try to change your network or turn on the VPN, and make sure that the used apple ID is the same as the one used for purchase. 2. Why can’t I see the option of Spam Call Blocker in [Call Blocking & Identification]? -> Please check if you have installed other call blocker software at the same time. It is recommended to uninstall other software and reinstall Spam Call Blocker. 3. Why is an error message prompted when setting the blocking rule? -> Please check the user guide and check whether you enter special characters or enter more than 6 wildcards. 4. Why still receive spam calls after setting blocking rules? 1). Check whether there are other software options besides Spam Call Blocker in [Call Blocking & Identification], and click the [Edit] button in the upper right corner to move Spam Call Blocker to the top. 2). Try to add your other mobile phone number or the number segment of your friend's mobile phone number and call. 3). If the above operations do not solve the problem, please uninstall and reinstall Spam Call Blocker and try again. Choose Spam Call Blocker and meet a life without annoying spam calls and robocalls. Save your time to create more value.

About

BetterCallGuard

Block unwanted promotional and spam calls efficiently. This app uses smart algorithms to block calls in bulk by number segments without tracking your private data, ensuring your privacy and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Block promotional/spam calls
  • Bulk blocking by number segments
  • Whitelist specific numbers
  • iCloud synchronization
  • User data and privacy security
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Tired of unwanted promotional calls? Concerned about other call-blocking apps invading your privacy? “BetterCallGuard” puts an end to endless telemarketing interruptions. With its powerful smart algorithms, it can block promotional calls in bulk without tracking or using any of your private data. Restore peace to your phone and bring calm back to your life. Key Features: • Block promotional/spam calls individually or in bulk by entire number segments. • Whitelist to allow specific numbers to bypass blocking. • iCloud synchronization across multiple devices. • Ensures user data and privacy security, with no storage, tagging, or tracking of any sensitive data—use with confidence.

Screenshots

Spam Call Blocker4 screens
BetterCallGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BetterCallGuard at 100% against Spam Call Blocker's 36%. BetterCallGuard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Spam Call Blocker's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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; BetterCallGuard costs $0.99 up front. Spam Call Blocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BetterCallGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BetterCallGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spam Call Blocker has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Spam Call Blocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of BetterCallGuard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 2 months, BetterCallGuard every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spam Call Blocker versus BetterCallGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpam Call BlockerBetterCallGuard
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolid PDF LtdQingdao Chuyan Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Spam Call Blocker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

BetterCallGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spam Call Blocker

One-time1
  • Permanent License$0.99
None

BetterCallGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spam Call Blocker free?
Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterCallGuard free?
BetterCallGuard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spam Call Blocker or BetterCallGuard?
BetterCallGuard is rated higher. Spam Call Blocker averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BetterCallGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spam Call Blocker or BetterCallGuard have ads?
Neither Spam Call Blocker nor BetterCallGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spam Call Blocker or BetterCallGuard?
Spam Call Blocker ships an update every 2 months, and BetterCallGuard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spam Call Blocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and BetterCallGuard on October 24, 2026.

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