Comparison

Verizon Call Filter vs Google Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Verizon Call Filter

This app helps you identify and block unwanted spam and robocalls. It automatically screens incoming calls, alerts you to suspected spam, and can send high-risk callers directly to voicemail. You can also report spam numbers and customize your blocking preferences for greater control over your calls.

Highlights
  • Identify suspected spam calls
  • Automatically block high-risk spam
  • Report phone numbers as spam
  • Block robocalls
  • Adjust spam filter settings
  • Caller ID (Plus feature)
  • Block neighborhoods (Plus feature)
Features
Currently charting
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Verizon Call Filter takes the guesswork out of answering your phone, with features that screen and automatically block incoming spam calls. With Call Filter, you can: • Identify suspected spam calls with alerts. • Automatically block spam based on their risk level and send them to voicemail (Call Filter automatically blocks high-risk callers). • Report phone numbers as spam. • Use filters to block other unwanted callers, such as robocalls. • Adjust spam filter settings any time. For added security, upgrade to Call Filter Plus*. Features such as Caller ID and blocking neighborhoods give you even more control over incoming calls. Download Verizon Call Filter and start answering calls with confidence. *Eligible customers get a 15-day trial for Call Filter Plus. At the end of the trial, customers can choose to subscribe to Call Filter Plus at $3.99 per month, per line. If no action is taken, customers will be auto enrolled in the free version of Call Filter. Accounts with 3 or more eligible lines can subscribe to Call Filter Plus (Multi-line) for $10.99/mo by logging in to My Verizon. The spam filter will be automatically set to block high-risk spam callers, but you can change your block settings at any time. Data charges apply. Verizon's Call Filter App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Please reference https://www.vzw.com/support/how-to-use-call-filter/ and https://www.vzw.com/support/call-filter-faqs/ for step-by-step instructions on how to use the app

About

Google Assistant

This app assists with daily tasks, offering quick answers, navigation, and communication. It helps manage your day by setting reminders, playing music, and providing weather updates. Your privacy and security are prioritized with accessible controls.

Highlights
  • Send text messages
  • Set reminders
  • Play music
  • Navigate places
  • Get weather information
  • Manage privacy controls
  • Delete activity
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Google Assistant helps you get everyday tasks done more easily and is thoughtfully designed to offer help throughout your day while keeping your information private, safe and secure. Set reminders, get quick answers, find directions with Google Maps, and more while on-the-go with the help of your Google Assistant. With the Assistant app, you can: - Send text messages (e.g. "Text Kat “I’m on my way”) - Set reminders (e.g. "Remind me to buy a birthday gift for Sarah") - Play music (e.g. "Play jazz music on YouTube") - Navigate places (e.g. "Navigate to the nearest coffee shop") - Weather information (e.g. "What’s the weather today") - Learn more about your privacy controls (e.g., “Where can I change my privacy settings?”) -Delete your recent Google Assistant activity (e.g., “Delete what I said this week”)

Screenshots

Verizon Call Filter4 screens
Google Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Verizon Call Filter at none against Google Assistant's shown. Verizon Call Filter also leads on chart position (#89 vs unranked) and ratings volume (300K vs 67K). Google Assistant's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 38%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Verizon Call Filter against 4.7 for Google Assistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 300K and 67K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Verizon Call Filter's written reviews are positive against 48% of Google Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Verizon Call Filter versus Google Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon Call FilterGoogle Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (300K ratings)4.7 (67K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings300K — better67K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB255 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVerizon WirelessGoogle

Customer experience

Verizon Call Filter

All ratings235,427 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,110 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative52.3%

Google Assistant

All ratings66,956 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews622 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative43.2%

User reviews

Verizon Call Filter

From 300K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks spam calls
  • 🔒 Helps reduce spam
  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • ⭐️ Useful tool
  • 👍 Effective at blocking spam

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
  • 🔒 Blocks legitimate calls
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
  • 🤔 Questionable effectiveness
  • 🤔 Doesn't seem to work well

Google Assistant

From 67K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful assistant
  • 🚀 Responsive voice recognition
  • 🎉 Fun and engaging
  • 🔍 Accurate information lookup
  • 🤖 Better than Siri

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 💤 Slow and unresponsive
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Confusing interface
  • 🚫 Limited functionality on iOS

Bugs and requests

Verizon Call Filter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App blocks all calls after installation
  • Doesn't show blocked call history
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to block more numbers
  • Improved spam detection and blocking
  • Better integration with phone app
  • More transparency on how the app works

Google Assistant

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to Bluetooth devices
  • Inconsistent voice command recognition
  • Reminders and notifications not working
  • Blank screens and crashes
  • Issues with syncing across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to edit reminders and lists
  • Better integration with Apple devices
  • More customization options
  • Support for additional languages

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Call Filter

No in-app purchases

None

Google Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verizon Call Filter free?
Verizon Call Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Google Assistant free?
Google Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verizon Call Filter or Google Assistant?
Google Assistant is rated higher. Verizon Call Filter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 300K ratings, while Google Assistant averages 4.7 from 67K ratings.
Do Verizon Call Filter or Google Assistant have ads?
Google Assistant shows ads; Verizon Call Filter does not.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Call Filter or Google Assistant?
Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, and Google Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, Verizon Call Filter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Google Assistant on September 24, 2026.

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