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Head-to-head · Spam Call Blocking Apps

Hiya Spam Blocker vs Samsung Smart Call

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Hiya Spam Blocker #4 in Spam Call Blocking Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hiya
Samsung Smart Call #7 in Spam Call Blocking Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Samsung

Hiya Spam Blocker leads on 0 checks, Samsung Smart Call on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHiya Spam Blocker · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Hiya Spam Blocker
  • Most featuresHiya Spam Blocker · 4 of 4

Hiya Spam Blocker scores higher on our rubric for spam call blocking apps: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

On supported platforms, Hiya Spam Blocker gives you Both where Samsung Smart Call offers Android.

Hiya Spam Blocker is the better fit for broad protection with caller ID and AI detection. Samsung Smart Call is the better fit for galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking.

  • Hiya Spam Blocker fits best

    Broad protection with caller ID and AI detection

  • Samsung Smart Call fits best

    Galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking

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Side by side

Feature Hiya Spam Blocker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Samsung Smart Call 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #4 in Spam Call Blocking Apps #7 in Spam Call Blocking Apps
Best for Broad protection with caller ID and AI detection Galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Community
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Hiya Spam Blocker 4/4 · Samsung Smart Call 2/4
Robocall blocking ✓ ✓
Caller ID ✓ ✓
Call screening ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Community reports ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Both Android
Blocked-number limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free spam, scam, fraud, and robocall detection on iOS and Android
  • Premium adds automatic blocking, enhanced caller ID, and call screening
  • Reverse lookup, reporting, AI detection, and configurable block lists
  • Identifies callers outside your contacts and labels suspected spam or fraud
  • Choose to block all identified spam or only high-risk scam calls
  • Report spam and search for local businesses from the Phone app
Cons
  • Some AI features and Call Screener availability varies by region
  • Premium features require a subscription after the 7-day trial
  • Feature availability varies by device, operating system, carrier, and plan
  • Limited to supported Galaxy phones running Android
  • Availability varies by country, carrier, and device
  • Not a standalone app with a published plan
Our verdict

Hiya Spam Blocker is a mobile app for identifying callers and reducing unwanted calls on iPhone and Android. It suits people who want caller ID for known businesses and spam numbers, detection for spam, scams, fraud, and robocalls, plus…

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Samsung Smart Call is a caller identification and spam protection feature integrated into the Phone app on supported Galaxy phones. It is aimed at people who want to screen unfamiliar calls and manage unwanted numbers from the phone…

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  1. Hiya Spam BlockerSpam Call Blocking Apps 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Samsung Smart CallSpam Call Blocking Apps 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hiya Spam Blocker — where it wins

    • Free spam, scam, fraud, and robocall detection on iOS and Android
    • Premium adds automatic blocking, enhanced caller ID, and call screening
    • Reverse lookup, reporting, AI detection, and configurable block lists

    Where it doesn't

    • Some AI features and Call Screener availability varies by region
    • Premium features require a subscription after the 7-day trial
    • Feature availability varies by device, operating system, carrier, and plan

  • Samsung Smart Call — where it wins

    • Identifies callers outside your contacts and labels suspected spam or fraud
    • Choose to block all identified spam or only high-risk scam calls
    • Report spam and search for local businesses from the Phone app

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to supported Galaxy phones running Android
    • Availability varies by country, carrier, and device
    • Not a standalone app with a published plan
  • Hiya Spam Blocker8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A freemium caller ID and spam blocker with screening, lookup, reporting, and AI detection.

    Visit HiyaFull verdict →
  • Samsung Smart Call8.4/10 · Free plan

    A free Galaxy Phone feature for caller ID and adjustable spam blocking.

    Visit SamsungFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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