Comparison

OpenSpam vs Element Hider

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

Head to head
About

OpenSpam

Identify and block unwanted calls with this free, ad-free tool. It uses a community-powered database and a reputation algorithm to assign a risk score to unknown numbers, offering customizable blocking levels for enhanced peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Instant call identification
  • Community reporting
  • Customizable blocking levels
  • Built-in search for suspicious numbers
  • Allowlist for trusted numbers
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
Features
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Reclaim your peace of mind with the official OpenSpam.es app. OpenSpam is the ultimate solution to identify and block unwanted calls. Born from the collective frustration with telephone harassment, we have created a 100% free, transparent, and ethical tool. No ads, no hidden purchases, and most importantly, no selling your data. TOTAL TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY Unlike other apps, OpenSpam doesn’t need to know who you are or access your contacts for commercial purposes. Guaranteed Privacy: We do not collect personal data. Your reports are anonymous. Ad-free: A clean interface, designed solely to protect you. Proprietary Database: We do not rely on third parties. We use the public and documented OpenSpam.es API, powered by an active community. INTELLIGENT AND SECURE PROTECTION Our reputation algorithm analyzes reports and search trends to assign a "Risk Score" to every unknown number. Blocking Levels: You are in control. Choose between Mild, Balanced, or Aggressive protection according to your needs. Safety for your Contacts: OpenSpam is safe. We will never block a number saved in your contacts or one you have recently interacted with; we will simply alert you if it has negative reports. Silent Updates: The database updates automatically in the background. We will only send notifications if it is truly important. No disturbances. KEY FEATURES: Instant Identification: Know who is calling before you pick up. Detect Spam, Fraud, or aggressive Telemarketing. Built-in Search: Got a suspicious missed call? Check it in the app before calling back. Community Reporting: Help others by reporting toxic numbers. When one person reports, we all benefit. Allowlist: Easily manage your exceptions and trusted numbers. JOIN THE RESISTANCE AGAINST SPAM OpenSpam is a project created by users, for users. We believe peace of mind shouldn't come with a price tag or cost you your privacy. Download OpenSpam today and say goodbye to interruptions. Free. Secure. For everyone.

About

Element Hider

Features
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Take control of the web. Element Hider lets you hide distracting, annoying, or unnecessary elements from webpages in Safari. See something you don't want to see? Hide it. From oversized banners and annoying pop-ups to distracting sections, recommendations, sidebars, comments, images, and other page elements — Element Hider puts you in control of what stays on your screen. KEY FEATURES • Hide anything Select webpage elements and hide them from view. • Clean up webpages Remove visual clutter and keep the content that actually matters. • One-tap control Quickly enable or disable Element Hider whenever you want. • Global controls Turn your preferred hiding rules on or off across Safari. • Customize your browsing Create a cleaner, more focused experience on the websites you use every day. • Built for Safari Designed specifically for Safari and integrated into your browsing experience. YOUR WEB, YOUR WAY The web doesn't need to look the same for everyone. Element Hider gives you the freedom to decide what you want to see. Hide the stuff that gets in the way and keep the parts of the web that matter to you. Simple. Fast. Yours. Element Hider does not change the content you want to keep — it simply lets you decide what belongs on your screen.

Screenshots

OpenSpam4 screens
Element Hider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenSpam at Free against Element Hider's $0.99. Element Hider's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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

OpenSpam is free to download; Element Hider costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenSpam versus Element Hider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSpamElement Hider
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoaquin GarciaShubham Sharma

In-app purchases

None

OpenSpam

No in-app purchases

None

Element Hider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSpam free?
OpenSpam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element Hider free?
Element Hider costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenSpam or Element Hider have ads?
Neither OpenSpam nor Element Hider shows ads.

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