# Sprint Call Screener

> Spam call blocking and caller identification for Sprint users. (iPhone/iPad app by Sprint Nextel Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-call-screener/id1229687123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sprint Nextel Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/490227820)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 863 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-call-screener/id1229687123/reviews.md

## What is Sprint Call Screener?

ATTENTION!: Sprint Call Screener is only for devices with a Sprint-branded SIM card. If you have recently migrated to the T-Mobile network or a T-Mobile SIM card, please use the Scam Shield app instead.

Get the best spam protection for your phone with Sprint Call Screener. Identify unknown callers by name and get warnings on Spam calls. Block individual unwanted callers by number or use the advanced block filter to automatically block all Spam calls by risk level.  You can also customize your own Spam list and get contextual information on Spam numbers.  

Sprint Call Screener is built with patented technology to deliver identity information before, during, and after an incoming call. We continuously analyze call events, over 25 billion per month, to provide the most accurate and up-to-date Spam protection

## Key features

- Spam call identification
- Unknown caller name lookup
- Spam call warnings
- Block individual numbers
- Automatic spam blocking by risk level
- Customizable spam list

## What do users think of Sprint Call Screener?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Effective at blocking spam calls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Blocks legitimate calls
- 📱 Doesn't stay enabled
- 🔍 Lacks detailed reporting
- 💤 Drains battery life

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent blocking behavior
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Unreliable server connections

**Most requested features**

- Ability to easily add/remove blocked numbers
- Option to whitelist specific numbers
- Improved caller ID information
- Automatic database updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-call-screener/id1229687123/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Is this even an app? 0 stars

*2022-01-04, version 1.18*

This app blocks any number that I don’t have saved in my phone, fine. There is no easy way to toggle this on or off which I need to do occasionally when waiting for calls from new numbers. There are no features, every time I open the app it tells me that’s it’s “having trouble connecting to its server” and that I should relaunch the app but not reinstall. Calls are being blocked, but the app doesn’t really function otherwise and I have almost no control over which calls are getting through. Two of the 4 sections of the app (block and search) I can’t even access.

### 2/5 — Works at times but frustrating to use and can’t disable

*2021-10-05, version 1.17*

This app screens scam calls appropriately but also constantly screens legitimate calls and there is no way to pick up when you see a call is being screened. Additionally, every time I have tried to disable the screener it give me an error message and that I should try in 15 minutes. It will not let me disable the screening, and there is no support to reach out to. Extremely frustrating.

### 5/5 — Very good App

*2021-05-02, version 1.15*

This App worked well for me and very simple to use even though I had to put each phone number in that I wanted Blocked. Now I have TMobile Scam Blocker I can’t single out numbers I want to block anymore which makes the App useless.

### 1/5 — No

*2021-04-23, version 1.15*

Undecided. I am overwhelmed with the inundated spam calls all day long. There are some cases where I answer because I don’t know if it’s an important call from like my doctors office, my car dealership, or professional service like a bank or a company I’m waiting for to call me back. If and when I do answer the call it’s spam/Robo/fraud and these phone numbers are changing so fast and these tools they used to call me they use local numbers to trick me and make me think it’s an important local call as if we are dumb like we don’t know but at the end of the day it’s too much and it’s extremely overwhelming. I don’t see the point on answer my phone anymore and I do not know if this app actually works. The calls are truly overwhelming.

### 5/5 — Sprint & T-Mobile MERGE?

*2021-04-21, version 1.15*

This was a really great app. I still have it on my phone. I also now have the T-Mobile Scam at p. But I would really like to know… what will become of this app? Will it too be brought forward into the merge?

### 2/5 — Doesn’t update often enough

*2021-04-09, version 1.14*

Every other day isn’t good enough. Sometimes it is everyday. Be consistent. Also set to update early AM auto push update instead of needing to open the app. I’ve gotten 4 calls this morning and all spam. Update even if it is only a few numbers in the update. On the other side, it does help with stupid spam calls but needs a little love to work better. Thanks.

### 2/5 — Mostly garbage

*2021-04-02, version 1.14*

I’m not paying for it so there is that. However it doesn’t do what it says it will.  I have it set to block all risk levels, but it blocks very little because the numbers keep changing faster than they can update their database.  I’ve seen no additional caller ID information as promised. Another thing is, in the couple instances a number rang through that was already identified as spam/fraud, they were not labeled so I didn’t find out until I tried to add them as spam. Those are the only unwanted calls in my history that are not labeled spam/fraud & no label I try to add will stick???? Also there are too many steps to add to fraud list. There should be a way to default some of the settings and only override them when they’re different. We’re helping them build a database of bad numbers, for what I don’t know, and getting little to nothing in return. I’ll keep it now that I started with it, but if you haven’t installed it yet, I wouldn’t bother.

### 2/5 — Blocks more than needed

*2021-03-15, version 1.13*

Such a great app. It does block most spam calls. But it also blocks calls from places like airline companies, banks and hotels that are trying to return your call. And even when you see the call coming while its being silenced you cant pick up that call. The only way to make it work is to disable the app if expecting to receive the call. I know that the developer wants you to e mail them the legitimate number that was blocked. I think I have better things to do with my time.

### 1/5 — NON STOP CALLS

*2021-03-03, version 1.13*

If I could give this a negative rating I would. I decided to get the app cause why not—it’s free and let’s me know if it’s a scam call. Since downloading the app, it’s been NONSTOP callers from different states and countries. This has literally never happened before. Pretty sure they’re selling your information/phone number to different companies to make a quick buck / put your number through a automated robotic system designed to call different numbers. -10/10 would not recommend.

### 1/5 — App doesn't work as advertised

*2021-02-21, version 1.13*

I've had it for a few years and only keep it because it's free, but it has never really done what the carrier claims it does. It's basically repeating the iPhone "block" feature in iPhone settings. Even when you add numbers, it doesn't do a good job of preventing calls from getting through. The call search app does such a poor job of blocking calls that I always leave my phone on DND, which only helps a little. I also had Sprint remove voice mail from my account so I won't have to be bothered with all the spam calls.

## Frequently asked questions about Sprint Call Screener

### What does Sprint Call Screener do?

Sprint Call Screener provides spam protection for your phone. It identifies unknown callers by name, warns you about spam calls, and allows you to block unwanted callers. You can block individual numbers or set up automatic blocking for all spam calls based on their risk level.

### How does Sprint Call Screener identify spam calls?

The app uses patented technology that analyzes over 25 billion call events monthly. This continuous analysis provides accurate and up-to-date information to identify spam calls and deliver identity information before, during, and after incoming calls.

### Is Sprint Call Screener free to use?

Yes, Sprint Call Screener is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

### Who can use Sprint Call Screener?

This app is exclusively for devices that have a Sprint-branded SIM card. If you have recently migrated to the T-Mobile network or use a T-Mobile SIM card, you should use the Scam Shield app instead.

### Can I customize which calls are blocked?

Yes, you can customize your spam list within Sprint Call Screener. This allows you to manually add numbers you wish to block or manage your preferences for automatic spam blocking based on risk level.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.18 — 2021-10-12

Bug fixes

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