Comparison

Truecaller vs CallApp

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

Head to head
About

Truecaller

Identify unknown callers, block spam, and protect your family from scams. Stay connected globally with an eSIM for seamless travel data. Trusted by millions for secure communication.

Highlights
  • Identify unknown callers
  • Block spam and scam calls
  • Global eSIM for travel data
  • Family Protection features
  • Search unknown numbers
  • View who viewed your profile (Premium)
Features
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With Truecaller, you can identify and block spam calls, search unknown numbers, and help protect your family with Family Protection. With Truecaller Travel eSIM, you can now stay connected worldwide with seamless mobile data while traveling. Trusted by over 500 million users, Truecaller uses smart spam detection to help protect you from unwanted calls, scams, and fraud while keeping your communication safe and under control. CALLER ID & SPAM BLOCKING • A new Caller ID experience on iPhone with iOS 18.2 and above • Automatically identify spam, fraud, scam, and robocalls before you pick up • View and search previously identified calls directly in the Phone app • Block unwanted callers and reduce spam calls • Enable spam identification via Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification • A paid subscription is required to access this feature TRUECALLER FAMILY PLAN: PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES Share Truecaller Premium with your family and help keep your loved ones protected from spam, scam, and fraud calls. • Add up to 4 family members to your plan • Share Premium benefits with your family • Help your loved ones identify spam and fraud calls • Keep your family safer from unwanted callers • One subscription for the whole family TRUECALLER eSIM: GLOBAL DATA FOR TRAVEL Stay connected worldwide with Truecaller eSIM — fast, secure, and reliable mobile data wherever you travel. • Coverage in 155 countries across Europe, Americas, Asia, and more • Instant activation — no physical SIM required • Affordable prepaid plans with transparent pricing • No hidden roaming fees or unexpected charges • Flexible data options for any trip duration • Secure, stable connectivity wherever you go Available for users from selected markets: Italy, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, Finland, Czech Rep., Denmark, Hungary, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria IDENTIFY ANY NUMBER • Search any phone number to find the name and relevant information • Works for both local and international numbers • Easily search numbers from your call history via share extension TRUECALLER PREMIUM: UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Automatically identify and block spam calls • Remove all ads • Unlimited number lookups • See who viewed your profile • Family Plan for up to 4 members • Premium badge on your profile • Auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new users Truecaller respects your privacy. Your phonebook is never made searchable or public. Terms of use: https://www.truecaller.com/terms-of-service Please note: Payment for auto-renewing subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings.

About

CallApp

Identify unknown callers and block unwanted calls with an advanced caller ID. Access a global database of billions of numbers to know who is calling before you answer. Protect your privacy and security with this powerful call management tool.

Highlights
  • Advanced caller ID
  • Identify unknown numbers
  • Block spam calls
  • Global number database
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Unwanted call protection
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CallApp is the most advanced caller ID for iPhone with over 8 billion numbers identified worldwide! Tired of unknown numbers? Get the ultimate Caller ID experience and never wonder "Who is calling me?" again! # Caller ID - Know Who’s Calling Before You Pick Up# •Instantly identify unknown numbers with advanced Caller ID. •7+ billion phone numbers in our global database. •Stop spam calls before they even reach you! # Privacy & Security First# •We do not share your data with any third parties. •Fully compliant with Apple’s privacy standards. •Upgrade your iPhone’s calling experience with the most powerful Caller ID & spam protection app today! # Unwanted Call Protection# •Stay in control of your calls and avoid unwanted interruptions. • Automatically detect and filter unwanted calls before they reach you. • Take calls with confidence, knowing exactly who’s on the other end. CallApp does not sell, share data with any third party application and/or organization. Our terms of service: https://callapp.com/tos We would be happy to hear your feedback! Contact us at: support@callapp.com

Screenshots

Truecaller4 screens
CallApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

Truecaller and CallApp both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of CallApp's written reviews are positive against 22% of Truecaller's. Truecaller's advantage is ratings volume (253K vs 896) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Truecaller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CallApp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Truecaller against 4.6 for CallApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truecaller has 253K ratings behind it against 896, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Truecaller's written reviews are positive against 54% of CallApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truecaller ships an update weekly, CallApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Truecaller versus CallApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruecallerCallApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (253K ratings)4.6 (896 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews54.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings253K — better896
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrue Software Scandinavia ABCallApp

Customer experience

Truecaller

All ratings252,946 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,710 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative72.7%

CallApp

All ratings868 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.8%

Bugs and requests

Truecaller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Failure to update spam database regularly
  • Inability to block private/unknown numbers
  • Compatibility issues on newer iOS devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Automatic spam call blocking
  • Better integration with phone's native features
  • More transparent privacy practices

CallApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Truecaller

Subscriptions10
  • Renewable Ad Free Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Renewable Assistant Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Renewable Connect Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller AI Renewable Month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Connect1 Year trial$74.991 Year
  • Truecaller Premium Yearly1 Month trial$74.991 Year
  • Truecaller Premium Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
6 purchases

CallApp

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly4 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Truecaller free?
Truecaller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CallApp free?
CallApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Truecaller or CallApp?
CallApp is rated higher. Truecaller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 253K ratings, while CallApp averages 4.6 from 896 ratings.
Do Truecaller or CallApp have ads?
Both Truecaller and CallApp show ads.
Which is updated more often, Truecaller or CallApp?
Truecaller ships an update weekly, and CallApp fortnightly. Most recently, Truecaller was updated on November 12, 2026 and CallApp on November 8, 2026.

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