Comparison

Call forward vs Verizon Call Filter

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

Head to head
About

Call forward

Easily redirect incoming calls to another number based on your line status. Generate custom codes for specific contacts or conditions like busy or no reply. Simplifies call forwarding setup across many countries.

Highlights
  • Redirect calls based on line status
  • Generate custom forwarding codes
  • Supports busy, no reply, or unavailable status
  • Works in numerous countries
  • One-touch setup for forwarding
Features
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Call forwarding (or call divert) is for redirect all your incoming calls to a specific number based on your line status (busy, no reply, no answer). "This appl. should have been provided as a basic feature from Apple." Tested and works in these countries: USA (At & T ), Canada (Forwarding must be activated with Roger), Mexico,Argentina,Brazil UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Russia,Romania, Hungary, Czech rep.,Croatia,Slovenia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Portugal Kuwait, Arab Emirates,Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,India,Malaysia, Hong Kong,Thailand,Singapore Australia, New Zeeland (New codeset must be applied after install) And everywhere else. Installs with USA AT & T compatible codes (generic, works in almost all EU and Asia and Africa countries). The application generates call forward codes for any selected contacts. After the codes are generated, you can select the new contact and dial the forwarding code. Your GSM network will do the rest. You can set up separate contacts for busy, no reply or unavailable status or you can forward all incoming calls with the codes. Reviews: "This is a simple app, but convienent if you want to set up forwarding to different contacts and under different conditions. I use a 3rd party voicemail service and this quickly set me up with a one touch contact to start and stop forwarding. Yes, you can do this with out this application, but for 99 cents, it saved me a lot of typing and figuring out." - US appstore "I've been flying a lot between Germany and Switzerland therefore I own two mobile phones. Arriving in Germany I wanted to make the German iPhone working and to forward the incoming calls on the Swiss mobile to the voicemail. However, in a couple of days returning to Switzerland I intended to set up vice versa. This was a real PAIN with the iPhone factory settings... Now, with 'Call Forward' life became much easier: I can setup call forwarding with one click - and that's all. Simple, easy and great!" - Switzerland From our support mails: "hi I just downloaded this app n I want to send someones call to forward not all of my contacts just one person" This is not possible with GSM call forwarding, sorry!

About

Verizon Call Filter

This app helps you identify and block unwanted spam and robocalls. It automatically screens incoming calls, alerts you to suspected spam, and can send high-risk callers directly to voicemail. You can also report spam numbers and customize your blocking preferences for greater control over your calls.

Highlights
  • Identify suspected spam calls
  • Automatically block high-risk spam
  • Report phone numbers as spam
  • Block robocalls
  • Adjust spam filter settings
  • Caller ID (Plus feature)
  • Block neighborhoods (Plus feature)
Features
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Verizon Call Filter takes the guesswork out of answering your phone, with features that screen and automatically block incoming spam calls. With Call Filter, you can: • Identify suspected spam calls with alerts. • Automatically block spam based on their risk level and send them to voicemail (Call Filter automatically blocks high-risk callers). • Report phone numbers as spam. • Use filters to block other unwanted callers, such as robocalls. • Adjust spam filter settings any time. For added security, upgrade to Call Filter Plus*. Features such as Caller ID and blocking neighborhoods give you even more control over incoming calls. Download Verizon Call Filter and start answering calls with confidence. *Eligible customers get a 15-day trial for Call Filter Plus. At the end of the trial, customers can choose to subscribe to Call Filter Plus at $3.99 per month, per line. If no action is taken, customers will be auto enrolled in the free version of Call Filter. Accounts with 3 or more eligible lines can subscribe to Call Filter Plus (Multi-line) for $10.99/mo by logging in to My Verizon. The spam filter will be automatically set to block high-risk spam callers, but you can change your block settings at any time. Data charges apply. Verizon's Call Filter App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Please reference https://www.vzw.com/support/how-to-use-call-filter/ and https://www.vzw.com/support/call-filter-faqs/ for step-by-step instructions on how to use the app

Screenshots

Call forward4 screens
Verizon Call Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verizon Call Filter at Free against Call forward's $0.99. Verizon Call Filter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Call forward's advantage is iOS requirement (3.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Verizon Call Filter is free to download; Call forward costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verizon Call Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Call Filter has 300K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Call forward's written reviews are positive against 38% of Verizon Call Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call forward ships an update every 13 months, Verizon Call Filter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Call forward versus Verizon Call Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall forwardVerizon Call Filter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.7 (300K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews38.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7300K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGame4mobVerizon Wireless

Customer experience

Call forward

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Verizon Call Filter

All ratings235,427 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,110 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

Call forward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Verizon Call Filter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App blocks all calls after installation
  • Doesn't show blocked call history
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to block more numbers
  • Improved spam detection and blocking
  • Better integration with phone app
  • More transparency on how the app works

In-app purchases

None

Call forward

No in-app purchases

None

Verizon Call Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Call forward free?
Call forward costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verizon Call Filter free?
Verizon Call Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Call forward or Verizon Call Filter?
Verizon Call Filter is rated higher. Call forward averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Verizon Call Filter averages 4.7 from 300K ratings.
Do Call forward or Verizon Call Filter have ads?
Neither Call forward nor Verizon Call Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Call forward or Verizon Call Filter?
Call forward ships an update every 13 months, and Verizon Call Filter every 2 months. Most recently, Call forward was updated on September 18, 2026 and Verizon Call Filter on September 30, 2026.

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