# Intelius Search vs Caller

The clearest difference is rating: Intelius Search at 4.5 against Caller's 3.7. Intelius Search also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 42%) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). Caller's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intelius Search sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Caller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intelius Search holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 19K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Intelius Search's written reviews are positive against 42% of Caller's.

Intelius Search ships an update every 3 months, Caller every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intelius Search | Caller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelius-search/id647922968/reviews)** | [3.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caller-id/id673014145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Greenflight Venture Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/673014148) |

## What reviewers say

### Intelius Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelius-search/id647922968)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Access public records instantly with this app. Search by address, phone, or email to uncover details like owner information, location history, and property data. Get the information you need without extensive online searching.

**Highlights:** Public records access, Search by address, phone, or email, Reverse phone number lookup, Property search, Location history, Social media profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intelius Premier Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Intelius Premier Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Intelius Search All Inclusive | $24.99 | per month |
| Full Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phone Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Background Check | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Background Report | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Data Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Background Checks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive information
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 🔒 Useful for safety and security
- 🔍 Helpful in finding lost friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 💰 Expensive subscription and per-report fees
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with extensive personal details
- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of information provided

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Inability to cancel subscriptions easily
- Misleading 'free' trial offers

**Requested features**

- Search by school or college attended
- Ability to lookup social media usernames
- More transparent pricing structure
- Improved data accuracy and verification


### Caller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caller-id/id673014145)

Identify unknown callers and find out who owns a phone number. This app offers a global reverse lookup for over 1 billion numbers, with features like geolocation and social media directory integration. It also allows users to report and comment on spam or prank callers.

**Highlights:** Global reverse phone lookup, Geolocation by area code, Social media directory, SPAM number reporting and comments, International dialing information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Caller ID Pro Edition | $9.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Accurate caller identification
- 🔍 Helpful for screening calls
- 🔍 Useful for finding unknown numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 🔍 Limited information provided
- 💰 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection errors
- Incorrect location information
- Inability to look up own phone number

**Requested features**

- Integrate with phone contacts
- Provide more detailed location information
- Add option to block numbers directly from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intelius Search free?

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

### Is Caller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intelius Search or Caller?

Intelius Search is rated higher. Intelius Search averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Caller averages 3.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do Intelius Search or Caller have ads?

Neither Intelius Search nor Caller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intelius Search or Caller?

Intelius Search ships an update every 3 months, and Caller every 5 weeks. Most recently, Intelius Search was updated on September 25, 2026 and Caller on September 25, 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.*