# Call Control: #1 Call Blocker — Block Spam Calls & Robo Calls

> Automatic call blocker for spam, telemarketers, and robocalls. (iPhone/iPad app by Call Control, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-control-1-call-blocker/id1124167631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Call Control, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277129431)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6,434 App Store ratings · 206 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-control-1-call-blocker/id1124167631/reviews.md

## What is Call Control?

Download the #1 Call Blocking app with over 12 million users worldwide! Call Control™ features smart block technology to automatically block calls from millions of spammers, telemarketers and robocallers. Completely free to download and use, with options to upgrade and enhance your call blocking capability. Download today to stop spam calls!

** Call Control respects your privacy and DOES NOT store or share your contacts! **

Want to block this incoming "Potential Spam" Calls? Works to block the following types of flagged calls by carriers: Block Potential Spam, Spam Likely, Scam Likely, and Potential Fraud Calls Today!

Block Calls on your Home Phone
Supports blocking phone calls on your home or business phone.  Visit www.callcontrol.com/call-control-home to learn more.

Block Calls from Robocalls and Scams
Zap Rachel from Card Services and millions of other robocalls just like her! Block calls from the IRS scam, Microsoft Tech scam, Grandparent scam and block calls from thousands of other scammers.

Blocklist and Block Anyone
Block calls from anyone by adding them to your personal blocklist.

Search Any Number
Free reverse lookup to find out who's calling from that unknown number.

Call Control blocks calls silently so you're not bothered with spam calls.  

Features:
-	Block calls from anyone, silently.
-	Smart blocking feature blocks spam calls automatically - just download and you're protected.
-	Personal Blocklist - Block calls from any phone number.
-	Easily block and report anyone from calling you.
-	Block calls from violators of the FTC/FCC Do Not Call list.
- 	Compatible with the STIR/SHAKEN authentication technology

Join a community of over 12M people who trust Call Control to take back their phones.

App Permissions Overview
We maintain extremely high ethical standards surrounding the permissions you grant to us and the private information Call Control has access to and are committed to using this information only to make Call Control function in the manner that you specifically determine.

Click on the link below for an explanation of the permissions required to run Call Control and how we use the permissions that are granted ethically and with respect of your privacy.  https://www.callcontrol.com/call-control-app-permissions

* Call Control is a full featured app that has completely optional (and we hope you opt to subscribe!) premium services that are available via auto-renewable subscription for $9.99 per quarter or $29.99 per year.  Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal, subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase, and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Terms of service and privacy policy are available here https://www.callcontrol.com/terms-and-privacy

## Key features

- Smart blocking technology
- Automatic spam call blocking
- Personal blocklist
- Free reverse number lookup
- Blocks potential spam and scam calls
- Silent call blocking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Control Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Call Control Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Premium Lookup Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Premium Lookup Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15 Premium Lookup Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Call Control?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent call blocking capabilities
- 🚀 Effective at reducing spam calls
- 💡 Useful call identification features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance and reliability

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Blocking not working as expected
- Inaccurate call log and identification

**Most requested features**

- Ability to block calls by area code or prefix
- Option to automatically disconnect blocked calls
- Improved reporting and analytics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 206)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-control-1-call-blocker/id1124167631/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not stopping spam calls not one

*2026-06-29, version 2.21*

It sucks spam calls keep coming so this app is useless

### 1/5 — Blocked exactly one call

*2026-05-20, version 2.21*

In a world where scammers are generating new numbers for each call, this kind of app unfortunately won’t work. It also looks like it isn’t being maintained since the last update was 4 years ago.

### 1/5 — not working!

*2026-04-06, version 2.21*

Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:40 PM. I've had no response from CallControl support. So I've lowered my rating on this app: This is the error message I get on my iPhone:
"Error enabling extension. The data provided by CallControl was invalid. "

Yes, I cannot enable CallControl in my settings. So I deleted the app and reinstalled it. Still I cannot enable it in my settings. So I upgraded and I still cannot enable it in my settings. So I went to the 'Web' page and logged in and found that I am still registered as using the free app. No mention of my recent purchase of the upgraded CallControl. So get it working or give me my money back.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-03-07, version 2.21*

Useless

### 5/5 — Best Call Blocker

*2026-02-19, version 2.21*

Works great at blocking Robo calls, Spam calls, any unwanted calls. I love the auto disconnect feature.

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-02-02, version 2.21*

I hate this damn app it messed up my voicemail!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — YOU are blocking spam calls-not this app

*2026-02-01, version 2.21*

Paid $29.99/year of “call blocking” 1/14/26. Had it two weeks. Frustration level 11 out of 10.

Call Blocking settings turned ON.
Block Mode on BLOCK.
Safe Contacts ON (so that my Contacts are not blocked).
Call Control activated in Settings in my iphone.
Yet my Dad (in my Contacts) is blocked, and spam calls are being sent to my voice mail.
WHY? 

I can enter alllll my contacts in the “allowed calls” tab, but if I am giving you access to all my contacts, why should I need to do this?
“Call Control Activity” tab shows spam detected from other callers- click on “info” on a spam call  and it asks you to “block or allow number” 
Again, WHY? Why should I have to do that?
Someone else’s spam is also MY spam- block it automatically! Why do I need to click on every detected spam call to manually block each number Call Control has already identified as spam?
If I am doing all the work, what is this app really doing for me for $29.99?

### 1/5 — Does not block many

*2025-10-15, version 2.21*

I am really not pleased 
I feel I’m working for Call Control reporting spam calls. Trail period almost over will delete afterwards

### 5/5 — Best call blocking

*2025-09-28, version 2.21*

I’ve been using this app for years now - from both an android and an apple phone . I paid for the premium service when I first installed it on my android phone and that same service stayed with my to my Apple phone. I don’t know of that many apps that will do that. My only complaint is that initially you could block a number by having it just hang up on them. Not sure it does that anymore. Otherwise I love it !

### 5/5 — The Best Offensive line!

*2025-09-18, version 2.21*

I been a LONG time customer. Grandfathered in. And one thing I can truly say about this app…it’s PHENOMENAL! No issues ever since inception (2008)! I been with these guys since the beginning and have seen nothing but a great service. They have honored the “early customers” their word of being grandfathered in to this day. Great service! Great app!

## Frequently asked questions about Call Control

### What does Call Control do?

Call Control automatically blocks unwanted calls from millions of spammers, telemarketers, and robocallers using smart block technology. It helps users stop receiving scam calls, potential fraud calls, and other flagged numbers. The app also offers a free reverse lookup to identify unknown callers.

### How does the smart blocking feature work?

The smart blocking feature automatically identifies and blocks calls from known spammers and robocallers. By downloading the app, users are immediately protected from a vast database of unwanted numbers. It silently blocks these calls so you are not interrupted.

### Is Call Control free to use?

The app is completely free to download and use, offering core call blocking capabilities. There are optional premium services available via auto-renewable subscription for enhanced features. These subscriptions can be managed through your account settings.

### What types of calls can be blocked?

This app can block various types of unwanted calls, including those flagged as 'Potential Spam,' 'Spam Likely,' 'Scam Likely,' and 'Potential Fraud Calls.' It also blocks calls from specific scams like the IRS scam or Microsoft Tech scam, and allows you to add any number to a personal blocklist.

### Can I block calls on my home phone?

Yes, Call Control supports blocking phone calls on your home or business phone. You can find more information and details on how to set this up by visiting www.callcontrol.com/call-control-home.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.21 — 2022-04-05

Updated the app to ensure compatibility with iOS 15.4.

### 2.20 — 2022-02-03

Updated Call Control to better support the latest iOS and added little tweaks here and there to make your experience with the application better!

### 2.19 — 2021-08-19

Added some tweaks here and there to make the application run smoother.

### 2.18 — 2021-08-19

Added some tweaks here and there to make the application run smoother.

### 2.17 — 2021-05-04

Fixed application slow start on iOS 14.5 that may have resulted in the application not working.
Improved application privacy — now the ad providers used by the app cannot track you.

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All apps by Call Control, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1277129431

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