# Verizon Call Filter vs T

The clearest difference is monetization model: T at free against Verizon Call Filter's free with in-app purchases. T also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Verizon Call Filter's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 25%) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Verizon Call Filter against 4.7 for T. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 335K and 208K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Verizon Call Filter's written reviews are positive against 25% of T's.

Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, T every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verizon Call Filter | T |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-call-filter/id777875529/reviews) | **[4.7 (208K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 208K |
| Positive reviews | **38.6% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) | [MetroPCS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188830218) |

## What reviewers say

### Verizon Call Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-call-filter/id777875529)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App blocks all calls after installation
- Doesn't show blocked call history
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

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


### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365)

This app provides advanced call management features to protect you from unwanted scam and robo calls. It uses AI and machine learning to identify and block suspicious numbers, offers full caller ID, and allows you to report fraudulent calls.

**Highlights:** Scam Block, Scam Reporting, Caller ID, Allow list, Personal Number Blocking, Category Manager, Reverse Number Lookup, Voicemail to Text

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks many scam calls
- 👍 Useful app for T-Mobile customers
- 🔒 Helps improve phone security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking of known scammers
- 🚫 Blocks some legitimate calls
- 💰 Premium features should be free for T-Mobile customers

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers marked as blocked sometimes still get through
- App settings not retained, requiring frequent reconfiguration
- Reverse lookup feature often fails to identify numbers

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking by caller ID instead of just number
- Improve notification system for blocked calls
- Add support for blocking spam text messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Verizon Call Filter free?

Verizon Call Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is T free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Verizon Call Filter or T?

T is rated higher. Verizon Call Filter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while T averages 4.7 from 208K ratings.

### Do Verizon Call Filter or T have ads?

Neither Verizon Call Filter nor T shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Verizon Call Filter or T?

Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, and T every 4 months. Most recently, Verizon Call Filter was updated on October 31, 2026 and T on October 31, 2026.

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