Comparison

Verizon Call Filter vs Gluon Connect

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

Gluon Connect

Features
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Gluon Connect allows you to connect and monitor all of your Gluon tablets in one place. Connect an unlimited number of Gluon Tablets, creating your own monitoring network! - Simply turn on your devices and connect them to wifi - Enter the bundle code you received when purchasing the devices when prompted in the app - View your realtime data! Set alarms to keep track of conditions - Set alarms for any of the monitored data points on your devices - Allow notifications when logging in for the first time on the app, or going to the notifications menu - Use the simple alarms menu to enable alarms and set trigger values View all your devices in one place, and easily check connection status - On the home page of the app, see all of your devices and their connection status in one place - Use the search bar to search for specific devices - View the temperature, humidity and dew point of each device at a glance Get detailed information in real time with the device view page - Click on a device to view real time detailed information about conditions - View all monitored parameters, and information about connection status - Check down time by viewing the time since last sync With Gluon Connect, take your monitoring capabilities to the next level, and never worry about environmental damage again.

Screenshots

Verizon Call Filter4 screens
Gluon Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gluon Connect at daily against Verizon Call Filter's every 2 months. Verizon Call Filter's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, Gluon Connect daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Verizon Call Filter versus Gluon Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon Call FilterGluon Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (335K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings335K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerizon WirelessCentiware Development and Technologies

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

Gluon Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Call Filter

No in-app purchases

None

Gluon Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verizon Call Filter free?
Verizon Call Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gluon Connect free?
Gluon Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Verizon Call Filter or Gluon Connect have ads?
Neither Verizon Call Filter nor Gluon Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Call Filter or Gluon Connect?
Verizon Call Filter ships an update every 2 months, and Gluon Connect daily. Most recently, Verizon Call Filter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gluon Connect on October 25, 2026.

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