# Hiya vs Should I Answer

The clearest difference is rating: Hiya at 4.5 against Should I Answer's 2.6. Hiya also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Should I Answer's advantage is iOS requirement (10 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hiya sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Should I Answer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hiya holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiya has 238K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hiya's written reviews are positive against 28% of Should I Answer's.

Hiya ships an update weekly, Should I Answer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hiya | Should I Answer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews)** | [2.6 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 474 |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081) | [Mister Group s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199812712) |

## What reviewers say

### Hiya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Block unwanted spam and scam calls while identifying unknown callers. Get real-time caller ID and call reasons before you answer, and protect your voicemail from spam. Offers premium features for an enhanced calling experience.

**Highlights:** Spam and scam call blocking, Real-time caller ID, Call reason identification, Voicemail protection, Spoofed call protection, Reverse phone lookup

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lookup Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hiya Premium - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam calls
- 👍 Useful for identifying scam/fraud numbers
- 🔒 Provides security against unwanted calls
- 🤖 Reduces number of robocalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes lets spam through
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Lookup feature not always accurate
- 🕰️ Requires manual reporting of spam numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Settings reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to block certain numbers

**Requested features**

- Automatic spam blocking without user intervention
- Ability to block entire area codes
- Integration with phone's native call blocking
- Spam protection for text messages


### Should I Answer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-answer/id1199812713)

This app identifies and blocks unwanted incoming calls, protecting users from spam and telemarketing. It provides real-time notifications about dangerous calls and offers a user-friendly interface for managing your call experience. Daily database updates ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats.

**Highlights:** Identifies dangerous or unsolicited calls, Blocks unwanted incoming calls, Saves user time by filtering calls, Daily database updates, User-rated number database, Privacy protection for personal numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Database Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking calls
- 👍 Great app for controlling unwanted calls
- 🚀 Blocks most scam/telemarketing calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all spam calls
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/security
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Database not updating properly
- Inability to paste numbers into search
- Ads even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily report/block numbers
- Improved database updates
- Free version for basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hiya free?

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

### Is Should I Answer free?

Should I Answer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hiya or Should I Answer?

Hiya is rated higher. Hiya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while Should I Answer averages 2.6 from 474 ratings.

### Do Hiya or Should I Answer have ads?

Neither Hiya nor Should I Answer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hiya or Should I Answer?

Hiya ships an update weekly, and Should I Answer every 2 months. Most recently, Hiya was updated on October 30, 2026 and Should I Answer on October 29, 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.*