# Real Caller vs Reverse Lookup ®

Real Caller and Reverse Lookup ® both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Real Caller's written reviews are positive against 11% of Reverse Lookup ®'s. Reverse Lookup ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Caller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Reverse Lookup ® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Real Caller against 4.2 for Reverse Lookup ®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Real Caller's written reviews are positive against 11% of Reverse Lookup ®'s.

Real Caller ships an update every 5 weeks, Reverse Lookup ® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Caller | Reverse Lookup ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-caller-caller-id/id732367255/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 10.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Caller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442868666) | [Mobi Invision](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562072823) |

## 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


### Reverse Lookup ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1563853799)

Identify and block unwanted spam calls and messages with a global number database. Detect unknown callers and look up number details anonymously. No registration is required for unlimited queries.

**Highlights:** Spam call and message blocking, Unknown call detection, Number information lookup, Anonymous search, No registration required, Unlimited queries

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Premium | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate number lookup results
- 🔒 Useful blocking feature
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Completely paid, no free trial
- 🚫 Doesn't provide expected information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't search any numbers
- Errors when trying to use app
- Subscription issues, can't cancel

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More comprehensive number lookup data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Caller free?

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

### Is Reverse Lookup ® free?

Reverse Lookup ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Caller or Reverse Lookup ®?

Reverse Lookup ® is rated higher. Real Caller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Reverse Lookup ® averages 4.2 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Real Caller or Reverse Lookup ® have ads?

Real Caller shows ads; Reverse Lookup ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Caller or Reverse Lookup ®?

Real Caller ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reverse Lookup ® monthly. Most recently, Real Caller was updated on November 11, 2026 and Reverse Lookup ® on November 7, 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.*