Comparison

Unknown Numbers vs UpCall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unknown Numbers

Identify unknown callers by searching their phone numbers against a vast global database. Discover the name and surname of individuals contacting you, even if they're not saved in your contacts. This utility helps you find out who is calling.

Highlights
  • Identify unknown callers
  • Search global phone number database
  • Display caller's name and surname
  • Find caller information
  • Use coins for searches
Features
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People are making call to you.Sometimes caller's phone number is not in your contact list.This app will search the number from the worlds biggest database.It will give you the name and surname of the caller.Best app for finding the caller.You can buy and use your coins to make searches.Try and see by yourself!

About

UpCall

Identify unknown callers and access a directory of unsaved numbers. Personalize your calls with custom tones, notes, and stickers. Block spam and manage your availability with a do-not-disturb feature.

Highlights
  • Unknown caller identification
  • Search and call unsaved numbers
  • Mark and get alerted for spam calls
  • Do Not Disturb mode
  • Customizable caller tones
  • Add notes and stickers to calls
Features
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Dou you want to know who’s calling, even the number isn’t saved in your contacts? Free UpCall application is the practical and safe solution to identify unknown numbers. When you receive a call from a Turkcell unknown number, you can find out who the caller is while your phone is ringing, you can query a Turkcell unknown number via the advanced search tool and reach the person you want to call easily. In the UpCall application, in addition to unknown numbers, there are many different features; with the do not disturb feature, you can use your phone as if it is turned off when it is on, you can personalize the operator name with the operator name setting, you can choose a tone for the callers, you can add photos, stickers and notes to your calls. DOU YOU WANT TO KNOW WHO IS CALLING? When you get a call from a Turkcell number that is not saved in your contacts, you can see who is calling while your phone is ringing. The caller IDs appears on the screen if the callers have given permission to share their names. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE NUMBERS YOU DON'T KNOW Now, your directory is not just made up of saved numbers, you can also find and call numbers you don't know. Thanks to UpCall, you can query a Turkcell number from a name and a name from a number. In addition, you can search for a place number by simply typing its name, view its location on the map, and draw a route. LET THE OTHERS KNOW WHY YOU’RE CALLING! By adding a photo, sticker and note to your call, you can tell the other party why you are calling while the phone is still ringing. In order to benefit from this feature, the application must be installed on the called one’s phone too. BE AWARE OF SPAM CALLS You can mark numbers as spam and receive a notification if they call again: You can mark a selected number as spam, get alerted when it calls back, and choose not to answer the call. Marking a number does not block it; it simply triggers a warning. BE UNREACHABLE WITH DO NOT DISTURB If you want to be unreachable but at the same time keep your phone on, UpCall is the solution for you! The callers will hear the announcement that "the person you are calling cannot be reached". But you can keep on using your phone and making calls. CUSTOMIZE OPERATOR NAME With UpCall, you can change the operator name on the screen of your mobile phone. CHOOSE YOUR TONE FOR THE CALLERS You can choose a tone for the callers that they can listen to while your phone is ringing. Thus, you can inform why you can’t pick up the phone. ALL YOUR CALLS NOW ON ONE SCREEN Unlike your phone's call screen, you can see all your calls on a single screen. For example, you can learn from your call records, who called you when your mobile is turned off or busy or when the called ones are reachable. You can receive service notifications for call services (KimAramış, CepAçık, ŞimdiAra, KimArıyor…etc) within the application instead of SMS. You must have a subscription to search services for this feature. * This application can be used by all operator subscribers in Turkey. Some features are only available to Turkcell subscribers due to network restrictions. For details and Frequently Asked Questions, you can visit https://www.turkcell.com.tr/servisler/upcall#sss SUGGESTION: You can send all your suggestions about the application from the "SUGGESTION" section under the "HELP & SUGGESTION" menu in the application.

Screenshots

Unknown Numbers4 screens
UpCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UpCall at 3.9 against Unknown Numbers's 2.3. UpCall also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Unknown Numbers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unknown Numbers sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. UpCall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpCall holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Unknown Numbers's written reviews are positive against 16% of UpCall's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unknown Numbers versus UpCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnknown NumbersUpCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (39 ratings)3.9 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews15.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3989 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErkan ErogluTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

Customer experience

Unknown Numbers

All ratings39 ratings
Positive28.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative64.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.2%

UpCall

All ratings89 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative77.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Unknown Numbers

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 2 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Coins$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 10 Coins$2.99
  • 25 Coins$3.99
  • 50 Coins$4.99
None

UpCall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unknown Numbers free?
Unknown Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpCall free?
UpCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unknown Numbers or UpCall?
UpCall is rated higher. Unknown Numbers averages 2.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while UpCall averages 3.9 from 89 ratings.
Do Unknown Numbers or UpCall have ads?
UpCall shows ads; Unknown Numbers does not.

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