True Blocker vs Pi Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
True Blocker
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NIX fails. We donβt. True Blocker keeps 075-557 calls out.β βTired of dreading every unknown number? Now you can pick up again β without the fear of Swedish telemarketers on the other end. In Sweden, all telemarketers must call from 075-557 numbers. NIX doesnβt always stop them β but True Blocker always does. We use Appleβs own Call Directory to automatically block every 075-557 number, so telemarketers will never get through. Features: β’ Blocks all 075-557 telemarketer calls β’ Works even when NIX fails β’ Powered by Appleβs Call Directory β’ Easy setup β no complicated menus β’ Keeps your phone quiet, safe, and stress-free β’ Built for Sweden, in Swedish Your phone is yours again. Answer freely. Telemarketers? Blocked.β
Pi Block
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Pi Block An open-source application to manage Pi-Hole server Features * Disable Pi-Hole DNS blocking indefinitely and for specific time periods * Overview of Pi-Hole query summary, session, system, versions, dns server, dhcp server information * Bar graphs for Total Queries, Client Activity * Pie charts for Query Types, Upstreams, DNS cache * Statistics on Domains and clients * Browse and search Query Log * Manage domains, lists, groups, clients * Pi-Hole diagnostic messages * Pi-Hole configuration as JSON * Pi-Hole logs like Dnsmasq, FTL and http web server * Actions like Update Gravity * Network devices and interfaces * Teleporter * Responsive design * Automatically refresh key features data Known Issues * Flickering when scrolling from bottom to top in stats page * Stats - In top clients section, if client has no name it is dispaying as empty * Dashboard - In versions section new versions links might not work * Logs out when app goes to background for some time * Dashboard - Stats, in light mode icon right corner is not rounded off More information on https://piblock.opensquares.in Having Issues? Please file bug reports or requests for help over on Github: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/issues/ Legal License: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/LICENSE.txt Privacy Policy: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Pi Block at 3 against True Blocker's 1. Pi Block also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | True Blocker | Pi Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tilo Delau | Sampath Vangari |
In-app purchases
True Blocker
No in-app purchases
Pi Block
No in-app purchases








