# Reverse Phone Lookup vs Reverse Lookup ®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reverse Phone Lookup at 42% against Reverse Lookup ®'s 11%. Reverse Phone Lookup also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Reverse Lookup ®'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Phone Lookup sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Reverse Lookup ® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Phone Lookup holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Phone Lookup has 11K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Reverse Phone Lookup's written reviews are positive against 11% of Reverse Lookup ®'s.

Reverse Phone Lookup ships an update every 2 weeks, Reverse Lookup ® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Phone Lookup | Reverse Lookup ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-phone-lookup/id430478223/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 10.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whitepages.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/287734812) | [Mobi Invision](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562072823) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Phone Lookup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-phone-lookup/id430478223)

Instantly identify unknown callers and access detailed information on over 200 million phone numbers. Reveal caller names, addresses, and emails, and block spam numbers to enhance your security. Keep your contacts organized and up-to-date.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone number lookups, Identify unknown callers, Block spam numbers, Access trending spam numbers, Sync and merge contacts, Add numbers to contacts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Premium lookups monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 20 Premium lookups monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 100 Premium lookups monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 Premium lookups monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Whitepages Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Premium lookups monthly | $119.00 | per year |
| Reverse Phone Premium Search | $1.99 | one-time |
| Partial Lookup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Premium Search (30 days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Contact lookup | $3.99 | one-time |
| Contact lookup | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contact bundle (3 lookups) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Contact bundle (5 lookups) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Contact Bundle (3 lookups) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Accurate phone number lookup
- ⏱️ Quick response times
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying spam calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Inaccurate or incomplete information
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Lookup results not loading properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free lookups per month
- Improved accuracy for mobile numbers
- Integration with call blocking features


### Reverse Lookup ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799)

Identify and block unwanted spam calls and messages with a global number database. Detect unknown callers and look up number details anonymously. No registration is required for unlimited queries.

**Highlights:** Spam call and message blocking, Unknown call detection, Number information lookup, Anonymous search, No registration required, Unlimited queries

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Premium | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate number lookup results
- 🔒 Useful blocking feature
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Completely paid, no free trial
- 🚫 Doesn't provide expected information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't search any numbers
- Errors when trying to use app
- Subscription issues, can't cancel

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More comprehensive number lookup data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Phone Lookup free?

Reverse Phone Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reverse Lookup ® free?

Reverse Lookup ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Phone Lookup or Reverse Lookup ®?

Reverse Phone Lookup is rated higher. Reverse Phone Lookup averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Reverse Lookup ® averages 4.2 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Reverse Phone Lookup or Reverse Lookup ® have ads?

Neither Reverse Phone Lookup nor Reverse Lookup ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Phone Lookup or Reverse Lookup ®?

Reverse Phone Lookup ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reverse Lookup ® monthly. Most recently, Reverse Phone Lookup was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reverse Lookup ® on October 30, 2026.

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