# Call forward vs Verizon Call Filter

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call forward | Verizon Call Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forward/id341532970/reviews) | **[4.7 (300K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-call-filter/id777875529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **300K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **38.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 0 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game4mob](https://appshunter.io/developer/341532973) | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) |

## What reviewers say

### Call forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forward/id341532970)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Verizon Call Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-call-filter/id777875529)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam calls
- 🔒 Helps reduce spam
- 👍 Works well for some users
- ⭐️ Useful tool
- 👍 Effective at blocking spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
- 🔒 Blocks legitimate calls
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Questionable effectiveness
- 🤔 Doesn't seem to work well

**Reported bugs**

- App blocks all calls after installation
- Doesn't show blocked call history
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

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


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