# Spam Caller ID — Block most spam reported 2 FTC

> Blocks reported spam calls using an automatically updated on-device database. (iPhone/iPad app by handsfree.ly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-caller-id/id6468892765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [handsfree.ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/424538481)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-caller-id/id6468892765/reviews.md

## What is Spam Caller ID?

Per the FTC (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/02/new-ftc-data-show-consumers-reported-losing-nearly-88-billion-scams-2022), nearly $8.8 billion was lost by consumers like you to scams in 2022. More than half these scams relied on calls to initiate contact. This app builds an on-device database of the latest spam callers reported to the FTC (usually via https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/assistant). And also bolsters this spam database with numbers from trusted third parties. The app refreshes this database on your phone daily in the background. All these steps require no input from you. Merely enable the app in your phone's Settings. We do all the heavy lifting in the background for you.

So, what does it mean to you when a spam number is added  by the app to your phone? The spammer is completely blocked from your phone. You will not see a missed call or a phone notification. Nothing appears in your call logs too. The longer the app runs on your phone, the larger is the spam database. In the latest update, daily database updates include the spammiest area codes we have culled in our analysis of millions of the latest spam calls. You do not need to perform any manual steps to update your database. We run in the background silently.

You may be wondering - shouldn't I get a second number to forward such spam calls? Isn't a second number "safer" than maintaining a local database on my phone?
Actually, no! We highly recommend against transferring all your voicemails & calls to a possibly insecure, unreliable third-party VOIP service providing such second number services. Spam Caller ID does not alter your voicemail. It stays secure on your device. Also, important phone calls from your doctor or car mechanic or schools or for your local biz which are unanswered are forwarded as usual to your voicemail. You don't miss important calls from sources not in your contacts.

One last thing....does Spam Caller ID block ALL spam calls? It does block 100% of the spammers reported to the FTC. If any spam calls do go thru our defenses & appear in your call logs, you can forward a screenshot of your missed call logs via the app. You can use the default screenshot editor to cross out any calls you do not wish to report to us. We will report the reported spam numbers to the FTC (at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/assistant). And update your on-device database on the next refresh.

Instructions:
After app install, from the homescreen you can navigate to your phone Settings -> Phone -> Call Blocking & Identification
Enable all the radio buttons marked as "Spam Caller ID...".
Also, in Settings, search for "Background App Refresh". Scroll down to the row marked Spam Caller ID. Ensure this radio button is enabled too.

Terms of Use: Spam Caller ID uses Apple's standard EULA which can be seen at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

More Details:
- You have a free 7 day trial period. When this trial period ends, you will receive a notification to purchase an in-app subscription
- Our website to support the app is https://spam-caller-id.framer.ai

## Key features

- Automatic spam number blocking
- On-device database
- Daily background database updates
- Silent operation
- Report new spam numbers
- No missed important calls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spam Caller ID Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-caller-id/id6468892765/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finding Peace in a Noisy World

*2023-11-08*

I recently started using a spam call app, and I must say it has been a game-changer for me. This app has effectively reduced the number of unwanted calls I receive on a daily basis. The user-friendly interface makes it easy to block and report spam calls, and it even provides real-time caller ID, helping me avoid potential scams. Thanks to this app, I now have peace of mind knowing that I'm protected from annoying and potentially dangerous calls. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Simple yet powerful!

*2023-11-07*

Works great and seems to keep everything on my device. I was fed up of sending my really important voicemails to 3rd parties used by other apps. The audio quality was terrible. And my voicemails were getting truncated for no reason. Deleting those apps also didn’t entirely fix all my problems. I had to call the other apps’ support to finally free up my phone from their garbage.
At least now I seem to control all the callers reaching me for my biz. Spammers seem to be vetted and weeded out very well. I highly recommend this app. Don’t be fooled by false promises with other call forwarding apps! They don’t work-period!

### 5/5 — Peace of mind!

*2023-11-07*

I had a lot of issues with other apps that completely hijacked my voicemail. Ostensibly, the purpose of other apps forwarding ALL my calls to an external unknown VOIP service was “to give me enhanced spam blocking”. Well, it’s like cutting off my foot coz I needed a pedicure. 
This app maintains a growing spam database. I flipped 5 buttons in settings. And have watched it block all the random spam calls. All day long! Am sold on the app’s simple premise. That the FTC is a good source of truth wrt spam callers.
And btw all my VERY important callers do reach me or my voicemail as earlier. Yay👏👏

## Frequently asked questions about Spam Caller ID

### Does Spam Caller ID block all spam calls?

Spam Caller ID blocks 100% of spammers reported to the FTC. If any spam calls bypass the defenses and appear in your call logs, you can report them via the app to help update the database.

### How does Spam Caller ID work?

It builds an on-device database of the latest spam callers reported to the FTC and trusted third parties. This database is refreshed daily in the background, and enabled spam numbers are completely blocked from your phone.

### Is Spam Caller ID free to use?

Spam Caller ID offers a free 7-day trial period. After the trial, a subscription is required, priced at $2.99 per month. The initial purchase price is $0.99.

### What devices does Spam Caller ID support?

Spam Caller ID is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4+.

### How often is the spam database updated?

The app refreshes the spam database on your phone daily in the background, including the spammiest area codes identified from millions of recent spam calls.

### What happens to important calls that are not spam?

Important phone calls from sources not in your contacts, such as doctors or businesses, are forwarded as usual to your voicemail and will not be missed.

### What is the age rating for Spam Caller ID?

Spam Caller ID has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How do I enable Spam Caller ID on my phone?

After installation, navigate to your phone's Settings -> Phone -> Call Blocking & Identification and enable the 'Spam Caller ID...' radio buttons. Also, ensure 'Background App Refresh' is enabled for Spam Caller ID.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-11-30

On-Device database upgraded from 75,000 spammers daily to 5 MILLION. Your biz remains secure on your device.

### 1.0 — 2023-11-07

No release notes.

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