# Block vs OpenSpam

The clearest difference is price: Block at Free against OpenSpam's $0.99. Block also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). OpenSpam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Block is free to download; OpenSpam costs $0.99 up front. Block sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. OpenSpam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Block's written reviews are positive against 50% of OpenSpam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Block ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenSpam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block | OpenSpam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam/id1563456455/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspam/id6755652998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALBERT PAMIES PARES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435109345) | [Joaquin Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/657238286) |

## What reviewers say

### Block

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

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.

**Highlights:** Block spam numbers, Alerts for incoming spam calls, Phone number lookup for spam reports, Block international numbers, Wildcard blocking for number ranges

**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 |


### OpenSpam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspam/id6755652998)

This app identifies and blocks unwanted calls using a community-powered database and a risk score algorithm. It offers customizable blocking levels and ensures user privacy by not collecting personal data or accessing contacts for commercial purposes.

**Highlights:** Instant call identification, Customizable blocking levels, Community reporting, Built-in search for suspicious numbers, Allowlist for trusted numbers, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block free?

Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenSpam free?

OpenSpam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block or OpenSpam?

Block is rated higher. Block averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while OpenSpam averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Block or OpenSpam have ads?

Block shows ads; OpenSpam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block or OpenSpam?

Block ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenSpam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block was updated on September 17, 2026 and OpenSpam on September 24, 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.*