BBB Scam Tracker vs Nomorobo in 2026

Compare BBB Scam Tracker, Nomorobo, and Postal Buddy for household mail and scam checks, with sources, costs, and things to check.

By CleverDings · 2026-10-16

CleverDings is published by the makers of Benefit Buddy, Postal Buddy and Packing Buddy, which are compared here alongside other apps.

BBB Scam Tracker lets people search verified scam reports in a public database. ^[1] Nomorobo says its Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2] Postal Buddy lets an older person photograph a letter and get an explanation in big print and out loud. ^[3]

Option	Own price	What its source says it is
BBB Scam Tracker	not published	Verified reports are added to a public database that anyone can search. ^[1]
Nomorobo	Basic costs $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. ^[2]	Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2]
Postal Buddy	Senior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year. ^[3]	Photographs letters and tells an older person what each letter is in big print and out loud. ^[3]

The short answer

BBB Scam Tracker lets people look through verified scam reports that are added to a public database anyone can search. ^[1] Nomorobo says its Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2] Postal Buddy tells an older person what each photographed letter is in big print and out loud. ^[3]

If a household wants to look up verified scam reports, BBB Scam Tracker says it provides that public search. ^[1] If a household wants the Nomorobo feature described in its source, its source says the Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2] If a household wants help understanding letters, Postal Buddy says it explains photographed letters. ^[3]

What BBB Scam Tracker and Nomorobo are built for

BBB Scam Tracker says verified reports are added to a public database that anyone can search. ^[1] BBB says it reviews each report before it is published to the Scam Tracker. ^[1] BBB Scam Tracker also says a reporter's name and personal contact information are never displayed publicly on Scam Tracker. ^[1]

Nomorobo says its Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2] Its source also lists that Nomorobo Basic costs $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. ^[2] The available facts here do not describe more details about how either tool works beyond these points.

What Postal Buddy is built for

Postal Buddy is made by the team that publishes this site. Postal Buddy lets an older person photograph a letter and get an explanation in big print and out loud. ^[3]

For a bill, Postal Buddy shows the sender, the amount and the due date. ^[3] For a suspected scam, it says not to pay or call the number on it, and Postal Buddy says it never calls a letter safe. ^[3] The app can read its explanation of a letter out loud. ^[3] The older person does not have to sign in, while family helpers sign in. ^[3]

Pricing and fees

BBB Scam Tracker's available source facts here do not publish a price, so check its pages for any cost information. ^[1] Nomorobo Basic costs $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. ^[2]

Postal Buddy says the senior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year, with a 30-day Plus trial and no card needed when the first helper joins. ^[3]

Getting started

BBB Scam Tracker says verified reports are added to a public database that anyone can search. ^[1] Nomorobo says Basic works on all carriers with an iPhone or Android device. ^[2] The available facts here do not give more setup steps.

Postal Buddy can be tried with a demo using a made-up family without an account. ^[3] The older person does not have to sign in, while family helpers sign in. ^[3] Postal Buddy is made for phones and the web. ^[3]

Things to check before you choose

Ask these questions before choosing a tool:

Does the tool help with the kind of letter, report, or scam concern the household has?
What information does the tool ask for before use?
Does the tool explain what it found in a way the household member can understand?
What does the paid option add, and what is included without payment?
Can the household use it in the way that matches the person's comfort with technology?

How to choose

If a household wants to search verified scam reports, BBB Scam Tracker says verified reports are added to a public database anyone can search. ^[1]

If a household wants the Nomorobo feature described in its source, Nomorobo says its Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2]

If a household wants help understanding letters, Postal Buddy says it explains photographed letters in big print and out loud. ^[3]

Frequently asked questions

Is BBB Scam Tracker free?

BBB Scam Tracker's available source facts here do not publish a price. ^[1] Its source says verified reports are added to a public database that anyone can search. ^[1] Check its pages for any current cost information before using it.

Does Nomorobo protect against robocallers?

Nomorobo says its Individual plan includes real-time protection from 11 million-plus robocallers. ^[2] Its available source facts here do not describe more details about the feature, so check its current information for what is included with each option.

Can Postal Buddy explain letters?

Postal Buddy says an older person can take a photo of each letter received, and Postal Buddy tells the person what it is in big print and out loud. ^[3] The app can also read its explanation of a letter out loud. ^[3]

Does Postal Buddy need an account for seniors?

Postal Buddy says the older person does not have to sign in, while family helpers sign in. ^[3] A demo can also be tried with a made-up family without an account. ^[3]

What does Postal Buddy Plus add?

Postal Buddy says Plus adds a Monday email on what needs doing, what was caught and what changed. ^[3] Plus also includes alerts for a scam asking for money, a bill about to go overdue, a government letter, or a bill that jumped. ^[3]