# Truecaller vs iParentConnect

The clearest difference is rating: Truecaller at 4.4 against iParentConnect's 3.0. Truecaller also leads on ratings volume (253K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). iParentConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

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

Truecaller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truecaller has 253K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Truecaller's written reviews are positive against 16% of iParentConnect's.

Truecaller ships an update weekly, iParentConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truecaller | iParentConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (253K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecaller-premium-caller-id/id448142450/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iparentconnect/id873033151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **22.3% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Software Scandinavia AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/336142200) | [FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOLS AND DAYCARE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459360222) |

## What reviewers say

### Truecaller

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Utilities, #54 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


### iParentConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iparentconnect/id873033151)

Monitor your child's daily activities in real-time through live video feeds and instant hourly updates. Manage school-related requests and changes conveniently through a self-service dashboard, ensuring you stay connected to your child's school day.

**Highlights:** Live CCTV child monitoring, Instant hourly activity updates, Self-service dashboard for requests, Manage program changes and breaks, Stay connected from anywhere

**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 iParentConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Truecaller or iParentConnect?

Truecaller is rated higher. Truecaller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 253K ratings, while iParentConnect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Truecaller or iParentConnect have ads?

Truecaller shows ads; iParentConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Truecaller or iParentConnect?

Truecaller ships an update weekly, and iParentConnect monthly. Most recently, Truecaller was updated on October 29, 2026 and iParentConnect 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.*