# Hiya vs STOA Maintech

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STOA Maintech at none against Hiya's 11. STOA Maintech also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hiya's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (238K vs 4). 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. STOA Maintech asks for nothing beyond the download.

STOA Maintech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiya has 238K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hiya ships an update weekly, STOA Maintech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hiya | STOA Maintech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stoa-maintech/id6742714031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081) | [Stoa Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799570324) |

## What reviewers say

### Hiya

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### STOA Maintech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stoa-maintech/id6742714031)

Report maintenance issues quickly by submitting a photo and description. Service technicians are dispatched to your location for repairs.

**Highlights:** Submit maintenance requests, Attach photos to requests, Brief description of issue, Service technician dispatch, On-site repair services

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hiya free?

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

### Is STOA Maintech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hiya or STOA Maintech?

STOA Maintech is rated higher. Hiya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while STOA Maintech averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hiya or STOA Maintech have ads?

Neither Hiya nor STOA Maintech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hiya or STOA Maintech?

Hiya ships an update weekly, and STOA Maintech every 2 months. Most recently, Hiya was updated on October 22, 2026 and STOA Maintech on October 11, 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.*