| Core Identity |
| Developer | Konstantinos Papadakis | Mosaic S.r.l. | GETVERIFY LDA | AT&T Services, Inc. | True Software Scandinavia AB | BPMobile | Ad Hoc Labs, Inc | SOON BODYWERKZ AUTO PTE. LTD. | FREE VPN PLANET S R L |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 225 | 413,212 | 58,475 | 80,325 | 250,239 | 130,240 | 92,157 | 14,696 | 34,579 |
| Price | USD4.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2016 | Sep 8, 2015 | Apr 6, 2016 | Sep 26, 2018 | Mar 28, 2012 | Jun 15, 2017 | Apr 1, 2012 | Sep 26, 2023 | Sep 29, 2018 |
| Last Updated | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | negative | terrible | - | - | - | terrible | excellent | positive |
| Score | 45/100 | 25/100 | 15/100 | - | - | - | 15/100 | 85/100 | 72/100 |
| Praises | - Granular blocking of entire area codes provides relief from persistent robocall harassment
| - 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
| - | - | - | - Reliable call and text quality provides functional utility for users needing secondary communication lines
| - High connection reliability across restricted networks allows users to bypass local internet censorship effectively
- Minimalist ad-supported model provides a free and accessible experience for casual daily users
| - Ease of Use
- Free Tier Value
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| Complaints | - Failure to block text messages causes frustration for users seeking comprehensive spam filtering
| - 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
| - | - | - | - Misleading free trial offers result in immediate unauthorized charges to user payment methods
| - Frequent session timeouts require manual reconnection every hour, disrupting long-term browsing or gaming
| - Subscription Activation Failures
- Support Unresponsiveness
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| Requests | - Automated lookup and blocking of VoIP carrier prefixes to preemptively stop spam
| - 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
| - | - | - | - Transparent pricing models that clearly distinguish between free and paid feature sets
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - One-time purchase model avoids subscription friction
- On-device processing ensures privacy-conscious user retention
- Granular wildcard matching provides power-user control
| - 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
| - | - | - | - Privacy-first workflow reduces friction for casual users
- Color-coded inboxes increase session duration for power users
- Brand recognition in major tech publications
| - One-tap interface minimizes onboarding friction [Platform: iOS/Android]
- No-logs policy builds long-term user trust [Mechanism: Privacy-first retention]
- Ad-supported model captures price-sensitive segments [Segment: Casual users]
| - Zero-friction 'No Registration' onboarding
- Unlimited bandwidth on free tier
- Massive social proof (1.9M+ Android ratings)
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| Weaknesses | - SMS filtering fails to meet user expectations
- High configuration complexity drives negative sentiment
- Inconsistent filter application results in bypasses
| - 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
| - | - | - | - High refund surge due to misleading trial billing
- Persistent message delivery failures
- Subscription-only model limits top-of-funnel conversion
| - Hourly session limit disrupts active usage [Metric: 1-hour timeout]
- Misleading security alerts erode user sentiment [Metric: 1★ review theme]
- Limited device support restricts power-user adoption [Constraint: 2-device limit]
| - Critical bugs in premium license delivery
- Poor customer support response times
- Proprietary model lacks open-source transparency
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| Pricing | paid | subscription | freemium | free | subscription | freemium | subscription | subscription | freemium |
| Momentum | Intense | Active | Active | Intense | Intense | Intense | Active | Active | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~10d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~10d avg | 5 versions, ~8d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg |
