Call Shield vs Bonsai Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Call Shield
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Scudo Chiamate blocks unwanted calls and spam SMS on iPhone using iOS's native blocking system. AUTOMATIC RANGES FROM YOUR NUMBERS β THE KEY FEATURE The real strength of Scudo Chiamate: the app analyzes the numbers you already have and automatically extracts the ranges that group them. Instead of blocking numbers one by one, you block entire intervals with a single tap β including every variant the same call center will use by changing the last digits. - Automatic extraction: Scudo scans the numbers in your database and suggests the ranges that contain them. One tap blocks not just those numbers, but all similar ones too - Manual ranges: define an interval yourself (e.g. from 06.7700.0000 to 06.7700.9999) and cover thousands of numbers in seconds - Built-in whitelist: keep individual numbers unblocked inside a blocked range - Clear overview: see how many real and virtual numbers each range covers Ideal against aggressive telemarketing, organized phone scams and mass advertising SMS, where operators change the final digit on every call. iCLOUD SYNC - Blocked numbers, allowed numbers and ranges sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud - Add a number on one iPhone and find it on the others within seconds - Data stays in your private iCloud container: only you can access it, no third-party server ACTIVITY & HISTORY - New "Activity" tab: a history of every change to your lists (additions, imports, deletions, applied ranges) - Undo and redo operations with a tap, with confirmation of the affected numbers - History statistics and customizable appearance CALL BLOCKING - Single numbers or entire prefixes - OCR recognition from camera or screenshots - Import contacts from your address book - Add numbers from any app via the Share extension - Import/export CSV MESSAGE FILTER (SMS) - Native iOS filter: moves unwanted SMS to the dedicated folder - No access to message content PRIVACY - Numbers stay only on your device and in your private iCloud - No tracking, no ads FREE UP TO 500 NUMBERS Premium unlocks up to 500,000 numbers applied to iOS blocking, automatic range management, full CSV export, and filters with action undo. Perfect for anyone tired of telemarketing, phone scams and unwanted commercial SMS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bonsai Keeper
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Bonsai Keeper is a personal archive for bonsai growers who want to preserve the story of their trees over time. Every tree follows a path shaped by work, care, photographs, and decisions. Bonsai Keeper brings that information together in one organized place, always available on your device. β’ Organize your collection with a dedicated record for each tree. β’ Log work, repotting, pruning, and other events. β’ Add dated photographs and follow each treeβs evolution. β’ Manage fertilization and treatments, including custom mixes. β’ Review your calendar and activity history. β’ Schedule reminders with local notifications. β’ Create backups and export plant documentation. Bonsai Keeper is not a course and does not make decisions for you. It is designed for people who have already begun their bonsai journey and want to document it consistently and methodically. No account is required and there are no subscriptions. Collection data is stored locally on your device and remains under your control. Bonsai Keeper is free by choice: an independent project created as a contribution to the bonsai community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bonsai Keeper at none against Call Shield's 1. Bonsai Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Call Shield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Bonsai Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Call Shield ships an update every 2 weeks, Bonsai Keeper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Call Shield | Bonsai Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orazio Dell'Osa | Ikon s.r.l. |
In-app purchases
Call Shield
- Call Shield Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
Bonsai Keeper
No in-app purchases









