Comparison

OpenSpam vs WebClear

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

WebClear

Features
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Browse a cleaner, faster, distraction-free web in Safari. The modern web is packed with distractions: cookie consent popups, intrusive advertisements, newsletter prompts, sticky bars, autoplay media, and recommendation widgets. WebClear brings clarity back to Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Enable it once and enjoy a cleaner browsing experience with intelligent, on-device web cleaning. AUTOMATIC WEB CLEANING WebClear intelligently detects and removes unwanted distractions across 10 categories: 1. Advertisements and Banners Hide intrusive ads, display banners, and sponsor placements. 2. Cookie Consent Banners Dismiss cookie consent prompts and reject non-essential cookies where supported. 3. Newsletter and Sign-up Popups Remove subscription overlays and lead-capture prompts. 4. Promotional and App Banners Clean "Open in App" prompts, discount bars, and promotional upsells. 5. Floating Social Widgets Remove floating share bars and distracting social buttons. 6. Recommendation Grids Hide clickbait widgets, sponsored recommendations, and "around the web" sections. 7. Website Notification Prompts Remove custom notification prompts that interrupt your browsing. 8. Autoplay Media Reduce unwanted autoplay video and background media. 9. Sticky and Floating Bars Remove floating bottom bars and sticky promotional elements. 10. Full-Page Overlays Dismiss intrusive modal overlays and unnecessary interruptions. THREE CLEANING PROFILES Choose how aggressively you want to clean the web. Minimal Essential ad and cookie-banner cleaning for a lightweight experience. Balanced - Recommended A smart everyday profile that removes common ads, consent banners, newsletter prompts, and promotional distractions. Aggressive Maximum cleaning for users who want an ultra-minimal, reading-focused web experience. POINT-AND-CLICK ELEMENT PICKER See something WebClear does not automatically remove? Use Pick Element to select an unwanted element directly on a webpage. WebClear generates a resilient rule to hide matching elements on that website in the future. CONTROL WHAT YOU SEE WebClear puts you in control of every cleaning decision. * Preview hidden elements with Show Cleaned * See why an element was hidden * Restore hidden elements instantly * Manage custom rules * Create website-specific allowlists * Adjust your cleaning profile whenever you want DESIGNED TO PROTECT IMPORTANT CONTENT WebClear uses heuristic detection and safety rules designed to avoid interfering with essential webpage functionality, including: * Article headlines and body content * Navigation and menus * Search fields * Login and authentication forms * Password fields * Shopping carts and checkout interfaces * Payment buttons and forms * Native media players * Accessibility-related regions and skip links PRIVATE BY DESIGN WebClear is built around on-device processing. * No browsing history collection * No accounts or logins required * No telemetry SDKs * No third-party tracking * No third-party server processing * Web cleaning happens on your device Your browsing stays yours. WebClear - a cleaner web, your way. Clean up Safari and get back to what you actually came to read.

Screenshots

OpenSpam4 screens
WebClear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenSpam at Free against WebClear's $0.99. OpenSpam also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). WebClear's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebClear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSpam has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpenSpam versus WebClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSpamWebClear
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoaquin GarciaShubham Sharma

In-app purchases

None

OpenSpam

No in-app purchases

None

WebClear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSpam free?
OpenSpam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebClear free?
WebClear costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSpam or WebClear?
WebClear is rated higher. OpenSpam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while WebClear averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OpenSpam or WebClear have ads?
Neither OpenSpam nor WebClear shows ads.

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