# Truecaller vs SenseCrypt Authenticator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SenseCrypt Authenticator at none against Truecaller's 14. SenseCrypt Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Truecaller's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truecaller sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SenseCrypt Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truecaller | SenseCrypt Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (253K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecaller-premium-caller-id/id448142450/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **253K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Software Scandinavia AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/336142200) | [Seventh Sense Artificial Intelligence Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726295651) |

## What reviewers say

### Truecaller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecaller-premium-caller-id/id448142450)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Utilities, #62 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Identify unknown callers and block spam calls and texts. This app uses AI and community data to screen calls, identify callers, and offers an AI assistant for call screening. Premium features include ad removal, unlimited lookups, and profile insights.

**Highlights:** Identify unknown callers, Block spam calls and SMS, AI-powered call screening, Search for unknown numbers, View call history with identification, Premium features available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Renewable Ad Free Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Truecaller Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Truecaller Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Renewable Assistant Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Renewable Connect Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Truecaller Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Truecaller AI Renewable Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Truecaller AI Renewable Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Connect | $74.99 | per year |
| Truecaller Premium Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Truecaller Premium Yearly | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam calls
- 💡 Useful caller ID feature
- 👍 Helps identify scammers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔋 Increased spam calls after installation

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SenseCrypt Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensecrypt-authenticator/id6771703588)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truecaller free?

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

### Is SenseCrypt Authenticator free?

SenseCrypt Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Truecaller or SenseCrypt Authenticator have ads?

Truecaller shows ads; SenseCrypt Authenticator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Truecaller or SenseCrypt Authenticator?

Truecaller ships an update weekly, and SenseCrypt Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Truecaller was updated on October 25, 2026 and SenseCrypt Authenticator on October 24, 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.*