Comparison

Trend Micro ScamCheck vs alfolive

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

Head to head
About

Trend Micro ScamCheck

This app uses AI to detect and block various types of scams, including fraudulent calls, texts, websites, and even AI-generated video impersonations. It offers real-time analysis of suspicious content and provides tools to identify unknown callers. Protect your personal data and finances from online threats.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scam detection
  • Real-time call and SMS blocking
  • Fake AI video call detection
  • Malicious website blocker
  • Caller ID and reverse phone lookup
  • SMS filtering with custom keywords
Features
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Shield yourself from scams with Trend Micro ScamCheck — your AI-powered defense against scams! Featuring a call blocker, SMS filtering, fake video call detection, and a malicious website blocker, Trend Micro ScamCheck offers comprehensive protection against scams, fraud, and online threats. Stay safe from spam calls and texts, phishing, smishing, fake ai video scams, and dangerous websites. Download Trend Micro ScamCheck now for complete scam protection from one of the global leaders in cybersecurity! Enjoy a 30-day free trial! Experience all Premium features included in the Individual plan—free for 30 days. After the trial ends, you won’t be charged unless you choose to subscribe to an Individual or Family plan. You can continue using the app for free with limited features, or upgrade anytime for complete scam protection. Features include: • Scam Radar: Stay safe from scammers’ tactics with Scam Radar — an AI model that reads between the lines to detect subtle signs of scams that conventional anti-scam methods cannot. • Scam Check: Instantly analyze suspicious phone numbers, websites, emails, text messages, video links (Facebook, X, TikTok), and images. Simply ask our AI to check if something is a scam. • AI Video Scan: Detect AI face-swapping scams during video calls in real time, alerting you to potential impersonations. • SMS Filter: Automatically block spam and scam texts. Customize blocking for specific keywords, unknown numbers, and messages containing links. • Call Block: Automatically block spam and scam calls. Get alerted when a suspected telemarketer, robocaller, or scammer tries to contact you. Available in the US, Canada, Japan, Italy, and Taiwan, with more regions coming. • Caller ID & Reverse Phone Lookup: Look up a phone number and uncover who’s really behind it. Available in the US, Canada, Japan, Italy, and Taiwan. • Web Guard: Block unsafe websites and scam-related ads for safer browsing. • Family Circle (Family plan only): Protect up to 5 family members and get instant alerts to help them if they encounter scams. Plans and Subscriptions Individual Plan • Scam Radar • Scam Check • AI Video Scan • SMS Filter • Call Block • Caller ID & Reverse Phone Look up • Web Guard Family Plan • All premium features included in the individual plan • Family Circle • Multi-Device Protection Join over 2 million users! Stop scammers in their tracks and prevent them from accessing your money and personal data. Join our community of over 2 million users and enjoy peace of mind knowing you're protected. Your privacy comes first Trend Micro ScamCheck does not access any personal information. Our industry-leading anti-scam technology guarantees complete privacy. Trend Micro Global Privacy Notice: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/about/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/about/legal.html?modal=en-english-tm-apps-conditionspdf#tabs-825fcd-1

About

alfolive

Control Bluetooth lamps and their effects with this application. Set custom timings for light displays and manage your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Connect to Bluetooth lamps
  • Control lighting effects
  • Set custom timings
  • Manage connected devices
Features
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With this app, you can connect to the Bluetooth lamps and control their effects, including setting the timing.

Screenshots

Trend Micro ScamCheck4 screens
alfolive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trend Micro ScamCheck at 4.6 against alfolive's 1.7. Trend Micro ScamCheck also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 17%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 18). alfolive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Trend Micro ScamCheck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. alfolive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trend Micro ScamCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trend Micro ScamCheck has 2.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Trend Micro ScamCheck's written reviews are positive against 17% of alfolive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trend Micro ScamCheck versus alfolive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrend Micro ScamCheckalfolive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better1.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrend Micro, Incorporated远军 江

Customer experience

Trend Micro ScamCheck

All ratings2,341 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative47.9%

alfolive

All ratings18 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Trend Micro ScamCheck

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to delete the app
  • Blocking legitimate calls and messages
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic spam/scam filtering without user intervention
  • Ability to block entire area codes or prefixes
  • Improved reporting and feedback mechanisms
  • Seamless integration with phone's native features

alfolive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Trend Micro ScamCheck

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
None

alfolive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trend Micro ScamCheck free?
Trend Micro ScamCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is alfolive free?
alfolive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trend Micro ScamCheck or alfolive?
Trend Micro ScamCheck is rated higher. Trend Micro ScamCheck averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while alfolive averages 1.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Trend Micro ScamCheck or alfolive have ads?
Neither Trend Micro ScamCheck nor alfolive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trend Micro ScamCheck or alfolive?
Trend Micro ScamCheck ships an update every 3 weeks, and alfolive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trend Micro ScamCheck was updated on October 20, 2026 and alfolive on October 5, 2026.

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