# Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! vs Ghost

The clearest difference is price: Ghost at Free against Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes!'s $1.99. Ghost also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and review sentiment (60% vs 24%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ghost is free to download; Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! costs $1.99 up front. Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost has 7.7K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's.

Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! ships an update every 2 months, Ghost every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.7 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drunk-dial-no-block-mistakes/id309080055/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Explore Fun Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/299224316) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## What reviewers say

### Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drunk-dial-no-block-mistakes/id309080055)

Prevent regrettable calls and messages by temporarily hiding contacts for up to 48 hours. It also blocks incoming calls and allows you to send future messages to yourself as reminders.

**Highlights:** Hide contact phone numbers and emails, Set duration from 1 to 48 hours, Block incoming calls, Send future messages to yourself, Supports multiple contacts, Retina display support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Chat | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Rolls Of Toilet Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Heart Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Toilet Rolls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Heart Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Of Everything | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for preventing drunk dialing
- 👍 Scrambles contact info to avoid temptation
- 🔒 Helps maintain self-control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all communication channels (e.g., recent calls, texts)
- 🔓 Can still bypass by manually entering number
- 🕰️ Limited time options (only 4 hours)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or stops working after updates
- Doesn't restore contacts properly after time expires

**Requested features**

- Ability to block for longer durations
- Option to block all communication channels (calls, texts, etc.)
- Whitelist feature to allow certain contacts


### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone number, Unlimited calls, SMS verification codes, Local area codes, VPN protection, Spam shielding, No contracts or SIMs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cuts spam calls
- 🔒 Keeps personal number private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Transparent about costs
- 👍 Separate work and personal calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues
- 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
- 🐛 Unavailable area codes
- 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple numbers and number switching
- Improve 2FA and verification process
- Add more customization and settings options
- Enhance call and messaging capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! free?

Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! or Ghost?

Ghost is rated higher. Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! averages 1.7 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! or Ghost have ads?

Neither Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! nor Ghost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! or Ghost?

Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! ships an update every 2 months, and Ghost every 9 days. Most recently, Drunk Dial NO! Block Mistakes! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ghost on October 31, 2026.

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