# Chisel vs Telcape

The clearest difference is rating: Telcape at 5.0 against Chisel's 4.0. Telcape also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support. On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chisel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Telcape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Telcape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chisel | Telcape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-the-scam-alert-app/id6757503312/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telcape/id6769435946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Mun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867342491) | [TELCAPE SECURITY LABS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896658170) |

## What reviewers say

### Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-the-scam-alert-app/id6757503312)

This app helps users identify and avoid scams with real-time alerts and fraud detection technology. It offers a user-friendly dashboard, community reporting, and educational resources to protect against fraudulent activities.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Scam Alerts, Fraud Detection Technology, User-Friendly Dashboard, Community Reporting, Educational Resources, Personalized Alerts, Location-Based Services

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chisel- Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Chisel - Yearly Subscription | $60.00 | per year |
| Chisel- The Scam Alert App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chisel- The Scam Alert App | $60.00 | one-time |


### Telcape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telcape/id6769435946)

This app uses AI and OSINT to analyze phone numbers, SMS, URLs, emails, and QR codes, identifying hidden risks and suspicious digital activity. It provides simplified risk scores and clear explanations to help users make safer online decisions.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted analysis, OSINT signal integration, Phone number evaluation, SMS message analysis, URL risk assessment, Email metadata inspection, QR code scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chisel free?

Chisel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Telcape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chisel or Telcape?

Telcape is rated higher. Chisel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Telcape averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*