# Blockr vs My Data | Usage Follower

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Data | Usage Follower at 100% against Blockr's 47%. My Data | Usage Follower also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Blockr's advantage is ratings volume (368 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockr sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My Data | Usage Follower sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Data | Usage Follower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockr has 368 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Blockr's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Data | Usage Follower's.

Blockr ships an update every 2 weeks, My Data | Usage Follower every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockr | My Data | Usage Follower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-data-usage-follower/id6738952122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Shop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746511328) | [lighten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792211966) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219)

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam text blocking, Real-time spam call blocking, Customizable blocking preferences, Continuously updated scam database, Anti-smishing defense, Block political and promotional spam

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockr Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Individual | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam texts effectively
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Helps maintain privacy
- 😊 Provides relief from constant spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, some spam still gets through
- 🤔 Overly aggressive blocking, leading to important messages being blocked
- 💤 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription-based model with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after updates
- Blocking not working as expected for certain types of spam
- Issues with syncing blocked content across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific senders or numbers
- Option to automatically reply 'STOP' to spam messages
- Integration with desktop/laptop for a more comprehensive solution
- Improved analytics and reporting on blocked messages


### My Data | Usage Follower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-data-usage-follower/id6738952122)

Monitor your cellular data usage and set custom limits to avoid overage charges. Gain daily insights into your consumption and manage your data smartly to stay within your plan.

**Highlights:** Set data limits, Track data usage, Daily usage insights, Flexible limit periods, Control data overages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockr free?

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

### Is My Data | Usage Follower free?

My Data | Usage Follower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blockr or My Data | Usage Follower?

My Data | Usage Follower is rated higher. Blockr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while My Data | Usage Follower averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blockr or My Data | Usage Follower have ads?

Blockr shows ads; My Data | Usage Follower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blockr or My Data | Usage Follower?

Blockr ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Data | Usage Follower every 6 days. Most recently, Blockr was updated on November 4, 2026 and My Data | Usage Follower on October 30, 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.*