# CallerSmart vs DistantEmergency

The clearest difference is ads: DistantEmergency at none against CallerSmart's shown. DistantEmergency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). CallerSmart's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CallerSmart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DistantEmergency sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DistantEmergency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CallerSmart has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CallerSmart ships an update monthly, DistantEmergency every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CallerSmart | DistantEmergency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callersmart-reverse-lookup/id771926122/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distantemergency/id1630222077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CALLERSMART.COM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/771926125) | [Keymaker Cyber LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630222079) |

## What reviewers say

### CallerSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callersmart-reverse-lookup/id771926122)

Identify unknown callers and block spam with this app. It provides detailed caller information, filters unwanted texts, and helps protect your privacy by adding numbers to the Do Not Call Registry. Take control of your calls and enjoy a spam-free experience.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone lookup, Spam call blocker, SMS filtering, Caller ID, Privacy protection, Community-based feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CallerSmart Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| CallerSmart Premium  1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Reverse Phone Lookup Report | $2.99 | one-time |
| Past Activity Report | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Report Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 month subscription to our Premium Number Monitoring service | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 2 Premium Report Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of 3 Premium Report Credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate reverse lookup
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for identifying spammers
- 👍 Provides location and other details
- 👍 Useful for financial/business purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent/unreliable results
- 💰 Paywall for full details
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Bugs and app crashes
- 🔋 Ineffective at blocking spam calls

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove personal information
- Ads/popups interfering with functionality
- Inconsistent search results

**Requested features**

- Support for international phone numbers
- Improved spam call detection and blocking
- More detailed reporting and analytics


### DistantEmergency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distantemergency/id1630222077)

This app helps you send emergency services to distant locations when you witness an emergency and no one else can call for help. It allows you to find and call 911 or emergency dispatch agencies for U.S. locations.

**Highlights:** Find emergency dispatch agencies, Call 911 for U.S. locations, Send emergency services remotely, Communicate with distant contacts, Save emergency contact information

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create Multiple Contacts | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CallerSmart free?

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

### Is DistantEmergency free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CallerSmart or DistantEmergency?

DistantEmergency is rated higher. CallerSmart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while DistantEmergency averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CallerSmart or DistantEmergency have ads?

CallerSmart shows ads; DistantEmergency does not.

### Which is updated more often, CallerSmart or DistantEmergency?

CallerSmart ships an update monthly, and DistantEmergency every 5 weeks. Most recently, CallerSmart was updated on October 31, 2026 and DistantEmergency on October 24, 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.*