Block vs Callably
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Block spam numbers
- Alerts for incoming spam calls
- Phone number lookup for spam reports
- Block international numbers
- Wildcard blocking for number ranges
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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
Callably
Identify unknown callers and block unwanted calls with automatic caller ID. This app helps you decide whether to answer incoming calls and allows you to block spam or scam numbers based on your criteria. It provides caller information and updates its database regularly.
- Automatic caller ID
- Spam and scam call blocking
- Identify unknown callers
- Block calls by custom criteria
- Check missed call numbers
- Regularly updated number database
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Callably CallerID & Spam Blocker - anonymous call blocking because we don't send your numbers anywhere and have minimal interaction with the network. Callably CallerID & Spam Blocker - is a free automatic caller ID that checks all incoming calls from unknown numbers, so you know exactly whether to answer the phone. The app is designed for modern people who use every possible means of communication. We can identify calls, track your phone number, even identify unknown callers and show you who is calling you. At the time of the call, you'll see the status of the caller on your phone screen and decide for yourself whether to answer or not. You can block the numbers of spam and telephone scammers, as well as any unnecessary numbers by the criteria that you define yourself. Install this application and get access to its functionality: - Number identifier (company name, category, contact information); - Block calls from certain numbers; - Ability to check whose number called you after a missed call; - Constant updates of the base of numbers; - Understandable and user-friendly interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Block at 4.1 against Callably's 2.8. Block also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 5). Callably's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Callably asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively.
Block ships an update every 2 weeks, Callably every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block | Callably |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better | 2.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALBERT PAMIES PARES | CAI TI LTD |
Customer experience
Block
Callably
In-app purchases
Block
- Premium 3 Months7 Days trial$12.993 Months
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Callably
No in-app purchases









