# Block vs AE Note

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Block | AE Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-call-blocker/id1563456455/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ALBERT PAMIES PARES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435109345) | [AEDISON TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736293832) |

## What reviewers say

### Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-call-blocker/id1563456455)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### AE Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-note/id6479555921)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Plan | $56.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*