Scam Scanner vs RoboKiller
Scam Scanner and RoboKiller solve overlapping but different problems. RoboKiller is a strong, well-regarded tool: Call and text spam blocker that automatically screens robocalls and known spam numbers, with answer bots that waste scammers' time. Scam Scanner is focused on a different question — taking a specific message, link, screenshot or QR code you already have and telling you whether it's a scam, with Australian context built in.
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Side by side
| Scam Scanner | RoboKiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Checking if a specific message, link, screenshot or QR code is a scam | Call and text spam blocker that automatically screens robocalls and known spam numbers, with answer bots that waste scammers' time. |
| Australian focus | Built for Australia — local brand impersonation and reporting channels | Global / general |
| Platforms | iPhone app + free web checker | iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Free web checker; 3 free app scans, then Pro | Paid subscription (with a trial) |
What RoboKiller does well
- Very effective at automatically blocking robocalls and known spam numbers, using a large database of reported numbers and audio fingerprints.
- Its 'Answer Bots' famously tie up scam callers with lifelike recordings, and it filters spam texts as well as calls.
- Set-and-forget protection — once configured it works in the background to cut down unwanted calls and texts.
How Scam Scanner differs
RoboKiller is about stopping the call or text from reaching you. Scam Scanner is about understanding a specific message you already have — you paste or scan it and get a plain-English verdict with the warning signs. RoboKiller reduces the noise; Scam Scanner answers 'is this particular message safe?', with Australian context and reporting steps built in.
- Built for Australia — recognises local brand impersonation (Australia Post, the ATO, myGov, the big banks, toll operators) and points to Australian reporting channels like Scamwatch and ACMA.
- Impersonation database of around 93 brands relevant to Australian users, used to flag lookalike senders and domains.
- Six input methods: text, URL, email, screenshot, QR code, and a name or number — plus a Vision scene classifier for camera captures.
- Results framed as a 0–100 trust score across six confidence tiers, with the specific red flags and what to do next.
- A free web checker at /check for quick text and link checks, with no signup.
Try Scam Scanner free
Paste a suspicious text, email, link or QR code and get an instant scam verdict — built for Australians.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scam Scanner a RoboKiller alternative?
They serve different jobs. RoboKiller automatically blocks spam calls and texts in the background. Scam Scanner analyses a specific message or image you give it and explains whether it's a scam. If you want fewer spam calls, RoboKiller is built for that; if you want to check whether a text, email, link, QR code or screenshot is a scam, Scam Scanner is built for that.
Does Scam Scanner block spam calls and texts automatically?
No. Scam Scanner does not run in the background to block calls or texts — that's RoboKiller's strength. Scam Scanner is an on-demand checker: you submit a suspicious message and it returns a verdict. The two approaches can sit side by side.
Which is better for Australian scams?
RoboKiller's call-blocking is tuned largely for North American calling patterns. Scam Scanner is built specifically for Australian users — it recognises local brand impersonation (Australia Post, the ATO, myGov, the big banks, toll operators) and points to Australian reporting channels like Scamwatch and ACMA.
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Comparison based on RoboKiller's publicly described features and is general information, not a paid endorsement — always check RoboKiller's current features and pricing before deciding.