# Real Caller vs beIN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Real Caller at 55% against beIN's 10%. Real Caller also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 101). beIN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Caller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. beIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real Caller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Caller has 3.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Real Caller's written reviews are positive against 10% of beIN's.

Real Caller ships an update every 5 weeks, beIN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Caller | beIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-caller-caller-id/id732367255/reviews)** | [3.0 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bein/id1174860329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Real Caller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442868666) | [beIN Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/784542012) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Caller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-caller-caller-id/id732367255)

This app allows users to create profiles, search for others, and block unwanted calls. It also offers instant messaging between users and allows you to add multiple names to your verified phone number for easier identification. Premium features are available through subscription.

**Highlights:** Create and manage user profiles, Search for other users' profiles, Block unwanted phone calls, Instant messaging between users, Add multiple names to phone numbers, Control profile visibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus 6 Months | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Real Caller Search By Name | $2.99 | one-time |
| real caller search by name | $2.99 | one-time |
| Real Caller Search By Name | $4.99 | one-time |
| real caller search by name | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Efficient number lookup
- 👍 Helpful app for finding contact info
- 🚀 Fast and accurate search results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes after updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login or sign up
- Search function not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for more countries
- Improve search accuracy and reliability
- Provide better customer support


### beIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bein/id1174860329)

Access and manage all your beIN subscriptions, including SPORTS, MOVIES, and CONNECT. Subscribe to new services, upgrade existing plans, renew payments, and activate your Set-up Box. Enjoy seamless sports and entertainment across your digital devices.

**Highlights:** Subscribe to beIN services, Manage subscriptions, Upgrade and renew plans, Pay installments, Activate Set-up Box, Activate CONNECT account

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Caller free?

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

### Is beIN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Caller or beIN?

Real Caller is rated higher. Real Caller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while beIN averages 3.0 from 101 ratings.

### Do Real Caller or beIN have ads?

Both Real Caller and beIN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Caller or beIN?

Real Caller ships an update every 5 weeks, and beIN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Real Caller was updated on November 6, 2026 and beIN on November 6, 2026.

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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.*