{"id":100503,"date":"2019-07-17T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T15:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=100503"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:40:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:40:29","slug":"the-3-best-apps-for-blocking-spam-phone-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-3-best-apps-for-blocking-spam-phone-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 best apps for blocking spam phone calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since 2014, spam calls have risen considerably, and the inevitable truth is it’s only going to get worse. Of all the nuisance call complaints in 2017, <\/span>62 percent were about robocalls<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think about that: Millions of people suffering unwanted interruptions to their lives from \u2026 a machine. It\u2019s all a bit too “Terminator 2”<\/a> for our liking. Unless you find some way to block the calls completely, the robocaller will harass you forever<\/strong> (or until you disconnect your phone).<\/span><\/p>\n

So what can you do? Get suited up like Sarah Connor and track the machine down for immediate termination? That\u2019s perhaps taking it too far, and besides, there\u2019s a much simpler solution: Install a spam call blocker on your mobile phone. Basically, if you get a call, protect yourself. If you want to get rid of unwanted robocalls<\/strong>, check out our list:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3 best apps for blocking spam phone calls<\/h2>\n

1. TrueCaller (free)<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

With <\/span>more than 100 million daily users<\/span><\/a>, TrueCaller is one of the most popular call blocker apps around. Promising to help you track and block spam, identify who\u2019s calling you, and even tell you the best time to call your friends, TrueCaller is a powerful tool against the march of robo-spam. It\u2019ll even block spam text messages, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TrueCaller\u2019s strength lies in its community. Every time a member identifies spam numbers, it’s added to a list which is then used to block unwanted calls not just for that user, but all users<\/strong>. That means the occasional call might get through, but once identified it should, in theory, be blocked forever<\/em>. That means no more pesky telemarketing calls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since TrueCaller crowdsources contacts from its users, there’s been some controversy over privacy<\/a>. The reverse look-up means you can find names from numbers (but not vice versa), even if they’re not in your address book. Sharing your friends’ contact info without them agreeing to it isn’t really fair, but the good news is you can opt out of this and still use the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Hiya (free)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hiya claims to have the \u201cworld\u2019s most advanced phone spam protection engine\u201d. While we can\u2019t prove that’s true, the app does have a slew of 5-star reviews on the app store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Like other blockers, Hiya uses a spam database of over 1.5 billion<\/strong> phone numbers<\/strong> that it draws from to identify the source of incoming calls. It then filters unwanted calls, and you can create your own by adding numbers from your own contact list or call history. Basically, it automatically blocks calls. The free version identifies spammers, robots, and scams in real-time, and there\u2019s a reverse-lookup feature so you can find out if you\u2019re in the sights of some nefarious telemarketer. <\/span><\/p>\n

To get their \u201cpremium caller ID\u201d you need to pay extra, and again it means adding your contact list so you and others can \u201cshare\u201d contacts and identify people not in your phone book. If you’d rather not share your contact list, <\/span>you can ask Hiya to remove it<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. RoboKiller ($2.99 per month) \u2013 iOS<\/a> \/ Android<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Oh, the sweet, sweet taste of revenge… <\/span><\/p>\n

For just $2.99 per month, you can give the spammers a taste of their own medicine. RoboKiller doesn\u2019t just block calls, it <\/strong><\/span>answers <\/i>them for you. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer Bots (prerecorded voice snippets designed to simulate conversation) take your spam call and analyze voice patterns so even if your spammer is using a spoofed local number or an unknown number, they\u2019re still caught. And the results are hilarious.<\/span><\/p>\n

From drunken wasters to grumpy old men,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Answer Bots make spammers’ lives hell<\/strong> while gathering the information RoboKiller needs to block even more nuisance calls. There\u2019s even a RoboRadio<\/a> where you can enjoy listening to the Answer Bots taking revenge.<\/p>\n

Aside from the unbridled joy of vengeance, you\u2019ll also get text blocking, and customizable block lists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So there you go \u2013 three powerful apps that can put an end to nuisance calls for good.<\/p>\n

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