# Hiya vs Visualfy

The clearest difference is rating: Hiya at 4.5 against Visualfy's 1.0. Hiya also leads on ratings volume (238K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Visualfy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hiya sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Visualfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hiya holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiya has 238K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Hiya's written reviews are positive against 50% of Visualfy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hiya ships an update weekly, Visualfy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hiya | Visualfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualfy/id1239331584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081) | [Visualfy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239331583) |

## 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


### Visualfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualfy/id1239331584)

This app provides visual and sensory alerts for individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss. It recognizes important sounds and translates them into alerts on connected devices, enhancing safety and accessibility in homes and public spaces.

**Highlights:** Visual and vibration alerts for sounds, Smart home device integration, Public space notifications, Customizable alert colors, Support for Spanish and International Sign Language

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hiya free?

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

### Is Visualfy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hiya or Visualfy?

Hiya is rated higher. Hiya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while Visualfy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hiya or Visualfy have ads?

Neither Hiya nor Visualfy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hiya or Visualfy?

Hiya ships an update weekly, and Visualfy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hiya was updated on October 30, 2026 and Visualfy on October 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.*