Comparison

Verizon Call Filter vs Glance Widgets

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

Glance Widgets

Earn cash back by using everyday widgets on your iPhone. Simply add widgets for weather, news, or horoscopes to your lock or home screen and earn coins in the background for your daily habits. Redeem earned coins for Amazon gift cards.

Highlights
  • Earn cash back rewards
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Automatic earning
  • No purchases or surveys required
  • Redeem for Amazon gift cards
  • Up to $60 annual earnings
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ABOUT 2 MINUTES A DAY, 60 MINUTES A MONTH. EARN $5 IN VERIZON DOLLARS EVERY MONTH.   Eligible Verizon Wireless customers can earn $5 in Verizon Dollars by spending just 60 minutes a month with Glance. Choose your Glance widgets and keep weather, news, sports, horoscopes and daily style picks just a glance away on your Lock Screen and Home Screen.   GET STARTED. GET REWARDED.   • Add Glance widgets to your Lock Screen and Home Screen to qualify for the reward.
• Add your phone number to verify eligibility and link your reward.
• Spend time engaging with Glance and track your progress on the Home Screen widget or in the app.
• Reach your 60-minute monthly goal to earn $5 in Verizon Dollars.
• Progress resets at the start of each month. No purchases necessary.   A FRESH REASON TO GLANCE EVERY DAY.   • Today's Picks: Discover AI-styled looks with products and prices you can shop.
• Weather: Glance at current conditions and your local hourly forecast.
• Sports: Follow NFL, NBA and MLB scores and upcoming games.
• Horoscope: Explore your daily reading and cosmic tip.
• News: Catch up on headlines and trending stories across a variety of topics.   FREE AND AD-SUPPORTED   Glance is free to use, with ads in the app and widgets. Full program details: 
https://verizon.com/support/lock-screen-rewards-faqs   Add the Glance lock screen and home screen widgets. Glance at what you love. Make your daily routine more rewarding.

Screenshots

Verizon Call Filter4 screens
Glance Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Verizon Call Filter at none against Glance Widgets's shown. Verizon Call Filter also leads on ratings volume (335K vs 84) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Glance Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Verizon Call Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Call Filter has 335K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Verizon Call Filter's written reviews are positive against 38% of Glance Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, Glance Widgets every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Verizon Call Filter versus Glance Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon Call FilterGlance Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (335K ratings) — better4.5 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings335K — better84
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB644 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVerizon Wirelesshttps://www.glance.com

Customer experience

Verizon Call Filter

All ratings235,427 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,165 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative52.2%

Glance Widgets

All ratings56 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

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

Glance Widgets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Call Filter

No in-app purchases

None

Glance Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verizon Call Filter free?
Verizon Call Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glance Widgets free?
Glance Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verizon Call Filter or Glance Widgets?
Verizon Call Filter is rated higher. Verizon Call Filter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while Glance Widgets averages 4.5 from 84 ratings.
Do Verizon Call Filter or Glance Widgets have ads?
Glance Widgets shows ads; Verizon Call Filter does not.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Call Filter or Glance Widgets?
Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, and Glance Widgets every 3 days. Most recently, Verizon Call Filter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Glance Widgets on October 28, 2026.

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