# Whoscall vs Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block

The clearest difference is ads: Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block at none against Whoscall's shown. Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 3K) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). Whoscall's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whoscall sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Whoscall against 4.6 for Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block has 100K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Whoscall's written reviews are positive against 39% of Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block's.

Whoscall ships an update weekly, Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whoscall | Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoscall-caller-id-and-block/id929968679/reviews)** | [4.6 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-number-lookup-and-call-block/id1047334922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **100K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 210 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gogolook](https://appshunter.io/developer/922417541) | [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081) |

## What reviewers say

### Whoscall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoscall-caller-id-and-block/id929968679)

This app acts as a digital shield against scams and spam calls and messages. It uses AI and community reports to identify unknown numbers and block suspicious content. Users can also verify phone numbers, URLs, and screenshots to enhance their online safety.

**Highlights:** Caller ID & Blocker, Smart SMS Assistant, Number, URL, Screenshot Verification, Community Reporting, Gamified Protection Features

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whoscall AD-Free Plan Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| プレミアム 個人（月額） | $2.89 | per month |
| Premium Individual (Monthly) | $2.89 | per month |
| Premium Duo (Monthly) | $4.59 | per month |
| Premium Family (Monthly) | $8.69 | per month |
| プレミアム版（四半期ごと） | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Caller ID (Benefit One) | $10.99 | per year |
| プレミアム 個人（年額） | $27.00 | per year |
| Premium Individual (Yearly) | $27.00 | per year |
| プレミアム版（年額） | $38.99 | per year |
| Premium Duo (Yearly) | $44.00 | per year |
| Premium Family (Yearly) | $83.00 | per year |
| Whoscall AD-Free lifetime plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Whoscall AD-Free lifetime plan | $18.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works most of the time
- 🚀 Block spam calls and loans offers
- 🚀 Good spam call blocker in the Philippines
- 👍 Decent app with unique website checking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scammy app with intrusive ads
- 🐛 Erroneous database with incorrect labels
- 🐛 Doesn't work in certain regions like Australia, Canada, USA
- 🐛 Doesn't identify or block calls consistently
- 🐛 Frequent issues with database updates and app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS updates
- Unable to download caller ID data
- Frequent crashes and errors
- Subscription issues with immediate charges

**Requested features**

- Add option to identify less important numbers
- Improve database accuracy and update frequency
- Add support for more regions and countries
- Provide option to display app in user's preferred language


### Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-number-lookup-and-call-block/id1047334922)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly identify unknown callers and block unwanted calls. This app provides lightning-fast phone number lookups, protects against scam calls, and offers advanced spam detection to keep your device free from robocalls. Manage your personal block list and report spam to help the community.

**Highlights:** Identify unknown callers, Block specific phone numbers, Spam detection and blocking, Report spam calls, iOS CallKit integration, Phone number lookup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mr. Number Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mr. Number Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Mr. Number - Premium for Life | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking spam/fraud calls
- 👍 Useful for identifying unknown numbers
- 🔒 Helps protect against spoofing
- 💡 Allows reporting of spam numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't always block known spam numbers
- 🔍 Reduced functionality in recent updates
- 💰 Moved many features behind a paywall
- 🤔 Concerns about data privacy/usage

**Reported bugs**

- App resets settings to 'warn' instead of 'block'
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Lookup feature not working reliably

**Requested features**

- Automatic database updates
- Option to block calls from specific area codes
- Integration with phone app to block calls directly
- Improved logging and call statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whoscall free?

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

### Is Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block free?

Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whoscall or Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block?

Whoscall is rated higher. Whoscall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block averages 4.6 from 100K ratings.

### Do Whoscall or Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block have ads?

Whoscall shows ads; Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whoscall or Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block?

Whoscall ships an update weekly, and Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block every 2 months. Most recently, Whoscall was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block on September 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.*