# Hiya: Spam Blocker — AI fraud & spam protection

> Blocks spam calls and provides caller ID for incoming calls. (iPhone/iPad app by Hiya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 237,626 App Store ratings · 1,407 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 171 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews.md

## What is Hiya?

Know who's calling. Screen what matters. Stay protected from AI voice scams.

Hiya Spam Blocker helps you take back control of your phone with caller ID, spam blocking, intelligent call screening, AI voice detection, and real-time fraud alerts.

Whether it's a robocall, telemarketer, spoofed number, unknown caller, or suspicious voice on the other end of the line, Hiya helps you decide what's safe to answer — and what's better left alone.

SCREEN UNWANTED CALLS * Hiya Call Screener can answer unknown calls for you and ask why the caller is calling. If the call looks unwanted, Hiya can help keep it from interrupting your day.

DETECT AI VOICES & DEEPFAKES * Scammers are using AI-generated voices to sound more believable. Hiya analyzes calls in real time and alerts you when a caller may be using a digital or AI-generated voice.

GET REAL-TIME FRAUD WARNINGS * Hiya helps identify suspicious scam tactics during a call, like urgent payment demands, fake government threats, requests for sensitive information, or other high-risk fraud language.

BLOCK SPAM, SCAMS & ROBOCALLS Reduce unwanted interruptions with spam and scam call blocking powered by Hiya's global phone intelligence.

KNOW WHO'S CALLING See caller ID and call context for more incoming calls, so you can answer important calls and avoid the ones you don't trust.

LOOK UP UNKNOWN NUMBERS Search unknown numbers to see who called and whether the number has been reported as spam, fraud, or unwanted.

PROTECT YOUR VOICEMAIL Hiya helps reduce spam voicemail and gives you safer ways to manage missed calls.

POWERED BY HIYA VOICE PROTECT Hiya's protection is powered by the same voice intelligence platform used to help protect hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Your phone should feel safe to answer. Download Hiya Spam Blocker and get smarter protection from spam, scams, AI voices, and fraud attempts.

Call Screener, AI Voice Detection, and Fraud Detection are currently available only in the United States and Canada. Other features (caller ID, spam/scam blocking, number lookup, voicemail protection) are available in supported regions. Feature availability may also vary by device, operating system, carrier, and plan. AI voice and fraud detection are designed to help identify risk, but no detection system can identify every scam or unwanted call.

* = U.S. and Canada Only, French and English Only.

Terms of Service: https://www.hiya.com/terms-of-service 
Privacy Policy: https://hiya.com/hiya-data-policy

## Key features

- Spam and scam call blocking
- Real-time caller ID
- Call reason identification
- Voicemail protection
- Spoofed call protection
- Reverse phone lookup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hiya Premium - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lookup Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hiya Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #127 in Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hiya?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Blocks spam calls
- 👍 Useful for identifying scam/fraud numbers
- 🔒 Provides security against unwanted calls
- 🤖 Reduces number of robocalls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes lets spam through
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Lookup feature not always accurate
- 🕰️ Requires manual reporting of spam numbers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Settings reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to block certain numbers

**Most requested features**

- Automatic spam blocking without user intervention
- Ability to block entire area codes
- Integration with phone's native call blocking
- Spam protection for text messages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,407)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874/reviews.md

### 2/5 — A must 🥰

*2026-08-13, version 10.6*

I DISLIKE THE CALL ATHAT COMES IN IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT OR ANYTIME- SHOULD BE A SETTING TO DELIVER 
“QUIETLY”

### 3/5 — Doesn't block the loan/tax scam calls from leaving voicemails

*2026-08-13, version 10.6*

I am still getting a few direct to voicemail scam voice messages offering personal loans and tax relief.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2026-08-13, version 10.6*

I am beginning to regret giving my money to this app. The whole reason I paid for the premium service was so I would no longer have to manually report and block spam, scam, and fraud calls. Not to mention, no longer having to repeatedly delete voicemails every day. The app worked great during the trial period and even for a couple weeks after I paid. Then, all of a sudden, calls began slipping through, and each day it gets worse. Today, it has let at least 4 calls come through. I am right back to square one. What a disappointment and a waste of money!!

### 1/5 — Copy paste

*2026-08-12, version 10.6*

This is a simple feature that this app has over complicated and with the latest update you can’t copy paste at all

### 1/5 — Spam calls still come

*2026-08-12, version 10.5*

Last time I installed this app it was amazing. It’s not working at all anymore.

### 2/5 — Still getting calls

*2026-08-11, version 10.6*

I Installed Hiya and am still getting robocalls and telemarketing. It doesn’t seem to block anything. It also doesn’t show what, if any, calls have been blocked.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2026-08-11, version 10.5*

I get just as many calls with this spam blocker on than I do without it. I have reported my issues multiple times and get no response.. I do not recommend.

### 1/5 — Native iOS Live Caller ID still not supported

*2026-08-11, version 10.6*

Native iOS Live Caller ID Lookup still not supported

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-08-11, version 10.5*

Works effectively

### 1/5 — Does Nothing

*2026-08-11, version 10.5*

It is almost as effective as having no phone spam blocker at all.  It supposedly syncs all the numbers I block but when checking the app, it shows “0” blocked numbers along with the perpetual promo to “upgrade to premium”.

## Frequently asked questions about Hiya

### What does Hiya do?

Hiya is a mobile application designed to block unwanted spam and scam calls. It also provides real-time caller ID, showing you the name and reason for incoming calls before you answer. The app aims to prevent you from missing important calls while saving you time by filtering out unwanted ones.

### What are the key features of Hiya?

Key features include blocking spam and scam calls, displaying caller ID with call reasons, protecting your voicemail from spam, and offering protection against spoofed calls. It also provides a reverse phone lookup feature to identify unknown numbers.

### Is Hiya free to use?

The app is free to download and offers essential spam blocking and caller ID features. However, it also provides optional premium features for an enhanced calling experience, which are available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is Hiya compatible with?

The description mentions that the Premium Call Screener feature works in the US on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. The Hiya iOS app is also available, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It utilizes a global database of phone numbers.

### How does Hiya help with unwanted calls?

Hiya helps by automatically blocking known spam and scam numbers, preventing them from reaching you. It also identifies unknown callers, allowing you to decide whether to answer. Furthermore, it stops spammers from leaving unwanted messages in your voicemail inbox.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.7.0 — 2026-08-25

- Call Screener users: you can now listen to screener recordings on the screening transcript page
- Fixed a bug that was causing the Lookup tab to be blank for some users
- Lots more bug fixes and improvements!

### 10.6 — 2026-08-11

This update includes new Live Activity that lets you watch call screening happen in real time from your lock screen, and during VoIP calls you'll now hear a spoken "Scam detected" alert the moment a call is flagged. Contact syncing is also more immediate, so your contacts stay up to date without the wait.

### 10.5 — 2026-08-06

This update improves iOS 27 support and addresses several user-reported issues, including better Call Log filtering and dark mode support.

### 10.4 — 2026-07-15

We're continuing to improve Hiya to make the experience better for all:
- Blocked calls now appear in the Calls tab with all other calls
- Improved enabling and disabling of the Call Screener
- Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements

### 10.3 — 2026-07-13

We're continuing to improve Hiya to make the experience better for all:
- Blocked calls now appear in the Calls tab with all other calls
- Improved enabling and disabling of the Call Screener
- Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements

## Apps similar to Hiya

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Truecaller: Premium Caller ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecaller-premium-caller-id/id448142450) | 4.4 (251,770) | Free | Utilities |
| [Robokiller: Spam Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robokiller-spam-call-blocker/id1022831885) | 4.5 (414,079) | Free | Utilities |
| [Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-number-lookup-and-call-block/id1047334922) | 4.6 (99,908) | Free | Utilities |
| [YouMail: Spam Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmail-spam-call-blocker/id308331524) | 4.7 (98,847) | Free | Utilities |
| [Phone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone/id1146562108) | 4.0 (8,486) | Free | Utilities |
| [Numbo: Scam Call ID & Lookup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbo-scam-call-id-and-lookup/id1256912189) | 4.3 (774) | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Hiya

- [Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-number-lookup-and-call-block/id1047334922)
- [Hiya AI Phone & Call Assistant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiya-ai-phone-and-call-assistant/id6474703665)

All apps by Hiya: https://appshunter.io/developer/1112770081

## Related topics

[scam blocker caller](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scam-blocker-caller) · [hiya](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hiya) · [block unknown callers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/block-unknown-callers) · [phone call screener](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/phone-call-screener) · [call blocker fraud](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-blocker-fraud) · [should i answer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/should-i-answer) · [call control](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-control) · [free call screener](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-call-screener) · [text blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-blocker) · [txt blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/txt-blocker) · [call screener](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-screener) · [block robo calls free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/block-robo-calls-free) · [unknown caller block](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/unknown-caller-block) · [call blocker for unwanted calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-blocker-for-unwanted-calls) · [block spam calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/block-spam-calls) · [spam call blocker spectrum](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-call-blocker-spectrum) · [spam call blocker xfinity](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-call-blocker-xfinity) · [spam call filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-call-filter) · [spam blockers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-blockers) · [call blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-blocker)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*