Comparison

Call Shield vs WhatsKeepr2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Call Shield

Take control of your incoming calls with this app. It blocks unwanted callers, including robocallers and telemarketers, using a secure, local blocklist that operates entirely on your device. Enjoy privacy protection with offline functionality and no required login.

Highlights
  • Block unwanted calls
  • Block number ranges (prefixes)
  • Offline functionality
  • No login required
  • Local device blocklist
  • Supports millions of blocked numbers
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Call Shield: Block Unwanted Calls and Safeguard Your Privacy Take control of incoming calls with Call Shield — a powerful utility that blocks robocallers, telemarketers, and unwanted numbers using custom blocklists that operate entirely on your device. Please Note: Call Shield is a custom rule and list manager. It does NOT include a pre-packaged spam database or built-in caller directory. You create, import, and manage your own custom blocklists and number ranges. Key Features: - Block & Identify Unwanted Calls: Add specific numbers or entire number ranges (prefixes) to block or identify callers. Supports up to 200 million numbers across multiple extensions. - 100% Offline & Private: Fully offline operation. No login required, and no data is transmitted — your privacy stays completely protected. - Flexible Custom Lists: Easily create, import, and manage your own custom blocklists and identification ranges. Important Notes: - No Pre-packaged Database: Call Shield does not provide a pre-installed spam database; you need to add your own numbers, prefixes, or lists. - Voicemail Handling: Blocked calls may still be forwarded to voicemail, depending on your mobile carrier’s policies. - Do Not Disturb Mode: If Do Not Disturb mode is active, blocked calls may still appear silently on your Home screen or in Recents. - Extension Setup: If Call Shield extensions don't appear immediately after updating rules, open Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification to verify they are enabled. Privacy Policy: Call Shield does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data or call history. All blocking is handled locally on your device.

About

WhatsKeepr2

Features
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Take control of your chat history with WhatsKeeper! Securely import your exported WhatsApp chats—including media—and keep them in a private archive, on your device. Key Features: - COMPLETE PRIVACY: Your imported chats and media are stored exclusively on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server, and we collect no data. Your conversations remain 100% private. - IMPORT EVERYTHING: Seamlessly import exported chat from WhatsApp. All your media are preserved and your messages, photos, videos, and even voice notes are integrated in the chat. - MERGE & UPDATE: Keep your archives current! Import updated chat exports over time, and WhatsKeeper will intelligently merge the new messages into your existing conversation. - BROWSE & RE-SHARE: Easily view your conversations and revisit your media. Re-share your favorite photos directly from the app. Download WhatsKeeper and create your own personal, secure, and offline chat library today. (Disclaimer: This is a third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc.)

Screenshots

Call Shield4 screens
WhatsKeepr24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Call Shield at $1.99 against WhatsKeepr2's $8.99. Call Shield also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Call Shield costs $1.99 and WhatsKeepr2 $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call Shield ships an update fortnightly, WhatsKeepr2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Call Shield versus WhatsKeepr2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall ShieldWhatsKeepr2
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 汪Stefano Bergamini

In-app purchases

None

Call Shield

No in-app purchases

None

WhatsKeepr2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Call Shield free?
Call Shield costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhatsKeepr2 free?
WhatsKeepr2 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Call Shield or WhatsKeepr2 have ads?
Neither Call Shield nor WhatsKeepr2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Call Shield or WhatsKeepr2?
Call Shield ships an update fortnightly, and WhatsKeepr2 every 3 months. Most recently, Call Shield was updated on November 4, 2026 and WhatsKeepr2 on October 30, 2026.

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