Comparison

Smart Call Blocker vs CallDam

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

Head to head
About

Smart Call Blocker

Block unwanted calls with surgical precision using pattern matching. Define rules with wildcards to block entire number ranges, offering robust privacy and control over incoming calls. Works offline and at the system level for seamless protection.

Highlights
  • Pattern matching with wildcards
  • Block number ranges
  • System-level blocking via CallKit
  • 100% offline operation
  • Caller ID labels
  • Unlimited blocking rules (Premium)
Features
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Block unwanted calls with surgical precision using pattern matching. Unlike crowd-sourced blockers, Smart Call Blocker lets YOU define exactly which numbers to block using wildcard patterns. Block entire number ranges with a single rule. FEATURES: • Pattern matching — Use * as wildcard for any digit (up to 6 wildcards per pattern) • Block number ranges — e.g., 1900****** blocks 1 million 1900xxxxxx numbers in one rule • 213 countries — Full E.164 international format support • Caller ID labels — Identify blocked callers by name • System-level blocking — Powered by Apple CallKit PREMIUM: • Unlimited blocking rules • Block up to 10 million numbers • Access to all 213 countries • 176 pre-built spam templates across 25 countries • iCloud Sync across all your devices • Siri Shortcuts and automation • Priority support FREE: • 5 blocking rules • Block up to 6 million numbers • Single-country lock (your first rule's country) • Full pattern matching with wildcards • Allow list and import/export • Weekly blocking report HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create a pattern using digits and * wildcards 2. Preview matching numbers before blocking 3. Enable the extension in Settings > Phone 4. All matching calls are automatically blocked — no app needed PRIVACY FIRST: • 100% offline — no data ever leaves your device • No phone number collection • No tracking or analytics • Your rules stay on your device (or your iCloud) • No account required PATTERN EXAMPLES: • 1900****** — blocks 1 million 1900xxxxxx premium-rate numbers in Vietnam • 02839***** — blocks 100,000 numbers in a Ho Chi Minh City landline range • 1900555*** — blocks 1000 numbers in a specific US 900 prefix Smart Call Blocker works at the system level using Apple's CallKit framework, so calls are blocked before your phone ever rings. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Premium Monthly: $1.99/month, auto-renewing • Premium Yearly: $14.99/year, auto-renewing • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://khanhnv3007.github.io/smartcallblocker-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CallDam

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CallDam is built for mass call blocking by phone-number prefix. Instead of blocking one unwanted number at a time, CallDam lets you create prefix rules that can protect thousands of related numbers at once. The app is designed for large blocking lists, with support for up to 1.8 million active protected numbers. A key feature is direct blocking from the iPhone share flow. When you see an unwanted number or contact, share it to CallDam and create a prefix blocking rule without manually opening the app and rebuilding the rule step by step. Main features: • Block unwanted calls by phone-number prefix • Protect large ranges of related numbers • Support for up to 1.8 million active protected numbers • Add exact-number exceptions for numbers you still want to allow • Pause, resume, edit, or delete rules • Batch-edit multiple rules before applying changes • Add rules directly from the iPhone share sheet • Import and export local JSON backups • Apply your active block list through iOS Call Blocking & Identification Private by design: • No account required • No ads • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases • No tracking • No contact access required • No blocked-number uploads • Your blocking rules stay on your device CallDam prepares your active blocking list locally and applies it through Apple’s iOS Call Blocking & Identification system. Supported prefix-blocking countries and regions: Russia / Kazakhstan (+7), USA / Canada (+1), Armenia (+374), Belarus (+375), Ukraine (+380), Tajikistan (+992), Azerbaijan (+994), Georgia (+995), Kyrgyzstan (+996), Uzbekistan (+998), France (+33), Spain (+34), Poland (+48), Denmark (+45), Norway (+47), Netherlands (+31), Switzerland (+41), India (+91), Iran (+98), Australia (+61), Singapore (+65), Turkey (+90), South Africa (+27), UAE (+971), Saudi Arabia (+966), and Egypt (+20). Important: To block calls, you must enable CallDam manually in iOS Settings: Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification. CallDam does not collect, upload, sell, or share your blocked numbers.

Screenshots

Smart Call Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CallDam at none against Smart Call Blocker's 3. On price 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

Both are free to download. Smart Call Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CallDam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smart Call Blocker versus CallDam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Call BlockerCallDam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVan Khanh NguyenValentina Prossapchuk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Call Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Trọn Đời$24.99
None

CallDam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Call Blocker free?
Smart Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CallDam free?
CallDam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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