# PrivacyStar — user reviews > 72 indexed App Store user reviews of PrivacyStar by First Orion Corp, rated 4.50/5 from 1,051 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacystar/id1151600166/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacystar/id1151600166.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 790 · 4★ 118 · 3★ 52 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 79 ## What do users think of PrivacyStar? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Works great at finding scammers - 👍 Reduced unwanted calls - 👍 Organized and helpful **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't work, doesn't block calls - 🐛 Crashes frequently - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔒 Sells user data - 🔒 Privacy concerns with voicemail storage **Commonly reported bugs** - Incompatible with iOS 14 - Doesn't work with Verizon or T-Mobile - Glitches with call log updates - Doesn't show caller ID information **Most requested features** - Easy way to report text spam - Improved spoofed number protection ## Newest reviews (16 of 72) ### 1/5 — Sells Your Data *2021-09-01* Exactly one day after downloading this app, I started getting all kinds of bogus texts that were clearly trying to data mine my information. If you do download the app, make sure you go through signing up for them to not sell your data. I think it’s ridiculous, though, that they sell your information to the same companies they’re stating they’re trying to stop for you. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-08-01* Doesn’t block any number nor can it identify. Subscribed for the year but won’t be renewing. ### 1/5 — App crashing *2021-05-13, version 3.0.1* The app crashes every time trying to open. Fix ASAP please ### 1/5 — Does not work *2021-04-27, version 3.0.1* This app kept crashing when I tried to open it. It does not block effectively either. I canceled the subscription. ### 1/5 — Do NOT Download *2021-02-04, version 3.0.1* This app will hi Jack your phone number!! you will NOT receive any voicemails!! I had to have my phone number changed uninstall this app was not good enough this app should be illegal to have in the App Store. ### 2/5 — Works well but needs to warn before making changes to our phones *2021-01-26* The caller ID warnings work well. However, without any warning, the app took over my voicemail, so they were no longer showing up on my phone app, and callers were no longer hearing my outgoing message, instead they were hearing a generic message from this company. Not to mention the privacy issues with storing my voicemails on this company’s servers instead of the carrier’s servers. That is totally unacceptable! I’m turning off this app until these things are changed. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-10-02, version 2.0.2* Just does not work even after configuring settings to give it permissions. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2020-09-20, version 2.0.2* Does not work well with IOS 14 ### 1/5 — Has not worked *2020-09-04, version 2.0.2* Has yet to block a spam call ### 1/5 — Does not block calls *2020-08-31, version 2.0.2* This app should block all calls with the same area code/exchange. Ex: 800 XXX instead of using the next number ex: 800 XXX X. This app did nothing to eliminate spoofing spam calls because of this. At least give us the option of not using that 4th number after area code for local calls. ### 1/5 — Useless app *2020-08-29, version 2.0.1* Doesn’t works at all, doesn’t show or notify about call is scam, spoof or legit. ### 2/5 — Spoof protection is pointless *2020-08-26, version 2.0.1* Figured I try the pay version as it had the spoofed number protection but these spoofers are using the first 6 digits now and the protection only works for the first 8 rendering it useless. ### 1/5 — Charged during free trial *2020-08-16, version 2.0.1* I was charged during my 30 day trial. Please refund me ### 1/5 — Doesn't work. *2020-07-26, version 2.0.1* This app doesn't screen calls or texts at all. I'd double down on that I've gotten more spam texts and calls since I downloaded it and it has done nothing to help. ### 2/5 — Not working *2020-04-24, version 2.0.0* I switched from android to iPhone, and the iPhone version of the app isn’t telling me who is calling, nor is it blocking. The app page itself gives no information. No longer useful. ### 1/5 — Trash *2020-01-31, version 2.0.0* This stupid company said a 30 day free trial and took $3 from me. Will be reporting to the BBB ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Nope never worked *2025-10-10, version 4.0.1.26* Tried for a couple of weeks. Same amount of spam as before ### 1/5 — Privacystar *2024-10-28, version 4.0.1.26* Your app does not work ### 1/5 — Don’t work Error code won’t accept phone number Verizon wireless. Useless app *2024-10-25, version 4.0.1.26* Useless error code my Phone Verizon wireless . Error ### 1/5 — Marginal At Best *2024-01-08, version 4.0.1.26* For years I had it on my Android. It was ok until they discontinued the voicemail function. I just recently switched to iOS and now it’s totally worthless. Doesn’t do a thing and all the download updates for iOS doesn’t function or there is no clear path to fixing what is wrong. Being a paid subscription, is all the more frustrating. ### 1/5 — Was great *2023-01-30, version 4.0.0.22* Had this app for a few years worked great now with latest update the took away voicemail and I couldn’t call out or receive any calls. ### 1/5 — Service suddenly discontinued *2022-10-18* I’m pretty disappointed right now. I got an alert saying Privacy Star has been discontinued. I have found no reason on the web for this but I can’t even get the app to open. Time to look for a new app! ### 1/5 — Crap *2022-08-07, version 3.2.1.198* Does not work. Constantly getting calls from telemarketers. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2022-03-15, version 3.1.0* Poor UX and user experience. There is a glitch in updating call logs ### 1/5 — Blocked import calls *2021-11-26, version 3.1.0* I’ve had this app in my phone for several years. I thought it was great when I was an android user, but since switching to iPhone it had done nothing to block any kind of calls, including numbers I had reported as spam. Until today…. It blocked three call backs from customer a customer service company, and I want even aware of it until I had three voicemail from a “privacy star blocked number”. So frustrating. ### 1/5 — Don’t Bother *2021-10-22, version 3.1.0* I installed on Oct 18. App failed to block scam calls. Apparently does not work with TMobile after reading it did. It was however, suppose to have compatible with my iPhone. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The Truth *2022-09-07, version 3.2.1.198* I was just annoyed with telemarketers.. omg. Then got smart and called from my area code. I didn’t know any specific app but I found this one and I’m currently downloading it to my new phone. ### 5/5 — Works great! *2021-02-09, version 3.0.1* Works great at finding scammers ### 5/5 — New Update is AMAZING! *2021-01-25* The other day I opened PrivacyStar to do a lookup and noticed it got a huge update! Since then, I’ve noticed I’m receiving better coverage for Caller ID AND it shows an image with it! How cool?! It’s been a while since the apps been updated but this makes it worth the wait! ### 5/5 — Did not miss my Rx refill thanks to PrivacyStar *2021-01-22* Privacy Star app caught the call and displayed the pharmacy was calling. Without this feature, I would have missed my refill order in a timely manner. ### 5/5 — What’s happening (or not)?! *2019-12-22* My iPhone 6SPlus is running iOS 13.3 and suddenly will NOT run the PrivacyStar app. NOTE: Found a fix for this if anyone else is having the same issue - I uninstalled and then reinstalled the app and it’s working again. Weird. I have a subscription and have been quite satisfied with the reduction of unwanted calls - BIG improvement! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2019-11-21* I love this. Downloaded it 4 days ago and haven’t been bombarded with 8 to 9 useless calls a day. I am 61 and all I get are robo calls and people trying to sell me Medicare programs all day while I am at work. Told my coworkers about it today cause they are young and had robo calls all day. They downloaded the app immediately! ### 5/5 — Organized *2019-07-15* Thank you for keeping me organized And helping to protect me from unwanted calls. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2019-07-10, version 1.7.3* This app is TOTALLY worth the super amazing price. I love the number lookup feature the most! ### 5/5 — Works great very simple and quick to use *2019-06-27, version 1.7.2* Love it ### 5/5 — Fraudulent 30-day trial *2019-05-17* I signed up because they advertised a free 30-day trial. It's my first time using the app, and they charged me immediately and gave me no trial. I couldn't find any way to submit a ticket, so I guess I'm out of luck. --- *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 2026-06-10.*