Report updated Apr 7, 2026
Verizon Call Filter
v18.2Verizon wireless customers seeking peace of mind and protection from unwanted robocalls and spam, ranging from individual users to families.
What Is Verizon Call Filter?
Launched Jun 22, 2017
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Identifies suspected spam calls with alerts and automatically blocks high-risk callers.
Displays names and pictures of callers, even if they are not in your contacts.
Allows users to create and manage a custom list of unwanted callers.
Enables users to screen or block specific categories of unwanted calls.
Allows users to report phone numbers as spam to improve community blocking accuracy.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate effective spam blocking and simple interface, but report blocking legitimate calls and ineffective spam filtering.”
What Users Love
The Verizon Call Filter App is terrific at filtering spam calls!
I had a lot of spam calls, but I started to use Call Filter and now most spam calls are blocked.
It’s a really simple interface to review the blocked ones to double check.
Pain Points
It blocks all of these [medical/insurance offices] but I still get spam calls almost daily.
Randomly Blocks calls from numbers saved in my contacts that have been saved for years.
I still get telemarketers calling me +10 times a day
Even with the premium paid version, I get dozens of scam calls per day.
Will not get off the wheel of death when launching
I have a hard time trying to scroll these up and down... my touch only allows to go left and right
High confidence · 289.5K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Deep carrier-level integration
- Massive user base and data set
- Strong brand association with Verizon
Cons
- High false-positive rate (blocking doctors/contacts)
- Technical stability issues (infinite loading)
- UI navigation bugs
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Improved contact-sync to prevent accidental blocking
- AI-driven voice analysis for better filtering
- Expansion into SMS/text spam filtering
Market Threats
- Third-party apps with higher accuracy (Nomorobo)
- Direct carrier rivals like AT&T ActiveArmor
- OS-level spam filtering improvements from Apple/Google
Who competes with Verizon Call Filter?
The Nemesis
AT&T ActiveArmor®
★4.3 (86K)AT&T Services, Inc.
The direct carrier-level equivalent for AT&T customers, offering identical spam blocking and identity protection features.
The direct carrier-level equivalent for AT&T customers, offering identical spam blocking and identity protection features.
Contenders
Call Control for BroadWorks V2
NOMADICCIRCLE Ltd.
Uses a community-generated 'blacklist' to block spam calls and SMS, mirroring Verizon's reporting features.
Uses a community-generated 'blacklist' to block spam calls and SMS, mirroring Verizon's reporting features.
Peers
Norton 360 Security & VPN
Gen Digital Inc.
Comprehensive security app that includes SMS filtering and call protection as part of its utility bundle.
Comprehensive security app that includes SMS filtering and call protection as part of its utility bundle.
What are the key takeaways?
Verizon Call Filter is a frustrating utilities app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.7/5 rating from 289.5K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate effective spam blocking, though blocking legitimate calls remains a common concern.
Best for: Verizon wireless customers seeking peace of mind and protection from unwanted robocalls and spam, ranging from individual users to families.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetizes through a tiered subscription model that gates advanced identification and granular control features behind a monthly fee, while maintaining a free baseline to ensure broad user adoption.