| Core Identity |
| Developer | UnknownPhone.com | Mosaic S.r.l. | Hiya | GETVERIFY LDA |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 1,197 | 413,212 | 236,304 | 58,475 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2017 | Sep 8, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Last Updated | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | negative | - | terrible |
| Score | 75/100 | 25/100 | - | 15/100 |
| Praises | - Effective call blocking functionality provides immediate relief from unwanted spam and robo-call interruptions
- Background operation ensures consistent protection without requiring active user management during daily phone usage
- User friendly interface simplifies the process of managing contact lists and blocking unwanted numbers
| - Automated answer bots provide significant satisfaction by wasting time for telemarketers and scammers
- Effective filtering of spam calls and text messages provides a sense of daily peace
| - | - Core caller identification functionality provides utility for identifying unknown or suspicious incoming phone numbers
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| Complaints | - Inconsistent blocking performance post-update allows spam calls to bypass filters and reach the user
- Premium subscription features fail to activate or function correctly after purchase on mobile devices
- Manual database update requirements create unnecessary friction for users expecting automated spam protection
| - Inconsistent call screening performance post-update leaves many users exposed to persistent spam calls
- Deceptive pricing practices and lack of transparent refund policies frustrate long-term subscribers
| - | - Subscription management and cancellation processes are intentionally difficult to navigate within the mobile application
- Premium features fail to unlock or remain gated behind usage limits despite active paid subscriptions
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| Requests | - Integration of SMS spam filtering as a premium feature to provide comprehensive communication protection
- Streamlined blocking workflow to allow number management directly from the native call log
| - Granular control over blocking specific area codes to improve filtering precision for regional spam
| - | - Simplified privacy controls allow users to remove their personal data from public search results
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - 10M-number database provides deep spam-detection coverage
- System-level integration ensures reliable background blocking
| - Answer Bots create viral social sharing loops
- Audio fingerprinting provides proactive defense against automated spam
| - | - Community-sourced spam database functions as a barrier to entry
- High daily active usage driven by core caller ID utility
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| Weaknesses | - Manual database refresh requirement creates unnecessary friction
- Subscription activation errors erode premium-tier trust
| - Premium tier pricing above category median
- Lack of human-led support for technical setup
| - | - Subscription cancellation flow is intentionally difficult
- Premium entitlement logic fails post-purchase
- 0.42★ rating gap between iOS and Android
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| Pricing | subscription | subscription | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Active | Active | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~75d avg | 5 versions, ~10d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg |
