Comparison

Block vs AE Note

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

Head to head
About

Block

Automatically block unwanted calls and identify suspicious numbers before they reach you. This app prioritizes your privacy by keeping your data on your device and integrating with Apple's CallKit for seamless protection. Filter spam texts into a separate folder for a cleaner inbox.

Highlights
  • Automatic spam and robocall blocking
  • Caller identification for suspicious numbers
  • Personalized block lists
  • Number lookup for reported spam
  • SMS spam filtering
  • Wildcard blocking (Premium)
Features
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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

About

AE Note

Features
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AENote: Your Ultimate Note-Taking Companion Unleash your productivity with AENote, the powerful and intuitive note editor designed to simplify your life. Whether you're jotting down quick ideas, organizing tasks, or managing extensive projects, AENote has you covered with its comprehensive set of features. Key Features: Effortless Note Management: Create, update, and organize notes with ease. Advanced Editing Tools: Enjoy full access to powerful note editor functionalities, including formatting, organizing, and customizing your content. Seamless Organization: Keep your thoughts structured and your tasks prioritized. Offline Access: Work on your notes anytime, anywhere—no internet required. Upgrade to Premium: Take your note-taking experience to the next level with the Premium plan: Enable Cloud Sync to securely back up your notes. -Access your notes across multiple devices with seamless multi-device functionality. - Protect your daily account passwords and notepad entries with advanced encryption. - Auto-renewable subscription. - The subscription automatically renew unless auto-renewed is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account setting up until 24-hours before the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Your AENote app is available for four subscriptions, which are as follows - 1. Basic Monthly Plan - Provides full access to all note editor features, allowing users to create, organize, and manage their notes effortlessly. 2. Premium Monthly Plan - Full access to all note editor features, user can create, organise and manage your notes effortlessly. As well as cloud sync functionality is enabled and multi device access. 3. Basic Yearly Plan - Provides full access to all note editor features, allowing users to create, organize, and manage their notes effortlessly. 4. Premium Yearly Plan - Includes full access to all note editor features, enabling users to create, organize, and manage their notes effortlessly. Additionally, it offers cloud sync functionality and multi-device access. Privacy policy: https://aeedison.com/privacy-policy?language=en Terms of use: https://aeedison.com/team?language=en

Screenshots

Block4 screens
AE Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AE Note at none against Block's shown. Block's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and AE Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block ships an update every 3 days, AE Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block versus AE Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockAE Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperALBERT PAMIES PARESAEDISON TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 3 Months7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
4 purchases

AE Note

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Plan$56.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AE Note free?
AE Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block or AE Note have ads?
Block shows ads; AE Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Block or AE Note?
Block ships an update every 3 days, and AE Note monthly. Most recently, Block was updated on November 11, 2026 and AE Note on November 8, 2026.

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