Comparison

DataShield vs Call Blocker

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

Head to head
About

DataShield

This app scans over 400 data broker sites to find and automatically remove your personal information. It offers ongoing monitoring to prevent relisting and helps reduce spam and identity theft risks.

Highlights
  • Scans 400+ data broker sites
  • Automated opt-out submissions
  • Continuous monitoring for data relisting
  • Reduces spam calls and phishing emails
  • Removes name, address, phone, and email
  • Privacy dashboard
Features
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DataShield helps you find and remove your personal information from data brokers and people search sites. Your name, phone number, home address, email, family members, and other private details may be exposed online without you knowing. Data brokers collect, publish, and sell this data. DataShield scans 400+ data broker sites to find where your personal information appears and helps you remove it. Find exposed data fast DataShield searches major data broker and people search databases to identify listings connected to you. See where your information is publicly visible and understand your privacy risk in minutes. Remove your personal information DataShield automatically generates and submits opt-out and removal requests to data brokers on your behalf. No copying templates. No manual forms. No emailing dozens of companies. We handle the data removal process for you. Ongoing monitoring and protection Data brokers often relist information after it has been removed. DataShield continuously monitors for new exposures and resubmits removal requests when necessary so your data stays protected. Reduce spam and scams Removing your information from data broker sites can help reduce spam calls, phishing emails, unwanted background searches, and identity theft risk. Take control of your online privacy If you’ve searched “how to remove my information from the internet,” “delete my data from data brokers,” or “opt out of people search sites,” DataShield simplifies the process. What DataShield helps remove: Name and aliases Current and past addresses Phone numbers Email addresses Relatives and associates Public profile listings Why DataShield: Scans 400+ data broker sites Automated opt-out submissions Continuous monitoring Secure systems designed for privacy Simple, clear privacy dashboard DataShield is built for people who want real privacy protection without spending hours navigating complex opt-out pages. Download DataShield today and start removing your personal information from data brokers. By using DataShield, you agree to our terms of service, as outlined by standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Call Blocker

Block unwanted calls and texts from spam, scams, and robocallers. Identify unknown callers in real-time and filter suspicious messages to protect your communication and privacy. Manually block numbers and report new spam to help the community.

Highlights
  • Smart spam blocking
  • Real-time caller ID
  • Scam text filter
  • Number lookup
  • Personal blacklist
  • Report spam
Features
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Take control of your phone and reclaim your privacy. Call Blocker is the ultimate shield against annoying spam, dangerous scams, and relentless robocalls. Whether it’s an unknown number or a suspicious text message, our app provides protection to keep your communication safe and stress-free. Identify who is calling before you pick up, block unwanted numbers instantly, and look up suspicious callers with our comprehensive reverse phone lookup tool. KEY FEATURES: Smart Spam Blocking Automatically detect and block likely spam calls. Say goodbye to telemarketers, fraud attempts, and annoying robocalls. Our constantly updated database ensures you are protected against the latest threats. Real-Time Caller ID Don’t guess who is on the other end of the line. Identify unknown numbers instantly. Know if it’s a delivery driver, a business, or a potential scammer. Answer important calls and ignore the rest. Scam Text Filter Protect yourself from phishing attempts and smishing. Our filter automatically categorizes junk SMS and scam texts, keeping your main inbox clean and safe from malicious links. Number Lookup Received a missed call from a strange number? Use our Number Lookup feature to check the caller’s identity. Instantly see if the number has been reported as spam by other users or if it is safe to return the call. Personal Blacklist (Manual Block) You are in charge. Easily add specific phone numbers to your personal block list. Whether it’s a persistent ex or a specific harassing number, ensure they can never reach you again. Report Spam Join our community of users fighting back against phone scams. Report new spam numbers directly within the app to help update our database and protect others. WHY CHOOSE CALL BLOCKER? Privacy First: We do not sell your data. Your contacts and personal information remain secure. Easy to Setup: Enable protection in just a few taps through your device settings. Daily Updates: Our spam directory is updated daily to stay ahead of scammers. Stop letting scammers interrupt your day. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Call Blocker offers an auto-renewing subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all premium features, including real-time database updates and advanced lookup capabilities. 3-Day Free Trial: Try all premium features for free. Weekly Subscription: $9.99 per week. Yearly Subscription: $59.99 per year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://phone-call-blocker.online/#/terms Privacy Policy: https://phone-call-blocker.online/#/privacy

Screenshots

DataShield4 screens
Call Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DataShield at 15.1 against Call Blocker's 17. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. DataShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Call Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DataShield against 5.0 for Call Blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DataShield versus Call Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataShieldCall Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmelian, LLCGL CLIMBITY LTD

Customer experience

DataShield

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Call Blocker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DataShield

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Call Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Phone call blocker3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Whole year of protection!3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is DataShield free?
DataShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call Blocker free?
Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DataShield or Call Blocker?
DataShield and Call Blocker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do DataShield or Call Blocker have ads?
Neither DataShield nor Call Blocker shows ads.

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