# Hiya vs VerifyHim

The clearest difference is rating: Hiya at 4.5 against VerifyHim's 3.2. Hiya also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). VerifyHim's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and VerifyHim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hiya holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiya has 238K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Hiya's written reviews are positive against 42% of VerifyHim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hiya ships an update weekly, VerifyHim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hiya | VerifyHim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews)** | [3.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verifyhim/id1476029334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **42.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081) | [Verify Him LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476029333) |

## What reviewers say

### Hiya

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### VerifyHim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verifyhim/id1476029334)

This app helps women verify men they meet online or in person. It provides warnings from previous users to help avoid dangerous situations and identify individuals to block. Premium features offer unlimited details and call blocking.

**Highlights:** User-reported warnings, Flagged user identification, Avoid dangerous situations, Block and blacklist users, Unlimited user details (Premium), Call block functionality (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium User Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hiya free?

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

### Is VerifyHim free?

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

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

Hiya is rated higher. Hiya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while VerifyHim averages 3.2 from 44 ratings.

### Do Hiya or VerifyHim have ads?

Neither Hiya nor VerifyHim shows ads.

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

Hiya ships an update weekly, and VerifyHim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hiya was updated on October 30, 2026 and VerifyHim on October 21, 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.*