# NumberBox vs Simple Fake Call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumberBox at none against Simple Fake Call's 1. NumberBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (566 vs 49). Simple Fake Call's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 61%). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Fake Call sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NumberBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NumberBox against 4.4 for Simple Fake Call. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumberBox has 566 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of NumberBox's written reviews are positive against 93% of Simple Fake Call's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NumberBox | Simple Fake Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numberboxcallerid/id6560113660/reviews)** | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fake-call/id6742908894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **566** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marvan Salemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758495643) | [giseong kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/737273468) |

## What reviewers say

### NumberBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numberboxcallerid/id6560113660)

This app helps you identify unwanted calls by allowing users to report and tag spam or telemarketing numbers. All submissions are anonymous and help build a community-driven database to protect users from potential scams.

**Highlights:** Voluntarily report unwanted numbers, Manually add tags to phone numbers, Identify spam and telemarketing calls, Anonymous tag submissions, Privacy-focused data policy, In-app support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Effective at identifying unknown numbers
- ⚡ Fast and practical performance
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 💪 Comprehensive caller ID database
- 👍 Reliable identification results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Serious privacy violations and data sharing without consent
- 🚫 Non-functional after recent updates
- 📵 Doesn't work anymore for core functionality
- ❌ Poor customer support and unresponsive to requests
- ⚠️ Inaccurate identification - shows wrong names

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working after latest update
- Unable to identify any numbers despite core function
- Update installation failures
- Incorrect name matching for phone numbers
- App displays personal information without user consent

**Requested features**

- Offline functionality
- Location information display
- Anonymous call profile display
- Expanded database for specific regions (Yemen)
- Expanded number database


### Simple Fake Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fake-call/id6742908894)

Simulate incoming calls to naturally exit uncomfortable situations. Customize caller details, ringtones, and timing for a personalized fake call experience. This utility is for entertainment and personal aid.

**Highlights:** Simulate incoming calls, Customize caller name, Customize ringtone, Set call timing, Personalized fake call experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NumberBox free?

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

### Is Simple Fake Call free?

Simple Fake Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NumberBox or Simple Fake Call?

NumberBox is rated higher. NumberBox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while Simple Fake Call averages 4.4 from 49 ratings.

### Do NumberBox or Simple Fake Call have ads?

Simple Fake Call shows ads; NumberBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, NumberBox or Simple Fake Call?

NumberBox ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Fake Call every 2 months. Most recently, NumberBox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Fake Call 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.*