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Head-to-head · Spam Call Blocking Apps

Truecaller vs Hiya Spam Blocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Truecaller #1 in Spam Call Blocking Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Truecaller
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

Truecaller leads on 0 checks, Hiya Spam Blocker 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 scoreTruecaller · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Hiya Spam Blocker

Truecaller scores higher on our rubric for spam call blocking apps: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Truecaller is the better fit for established caller ID and spam protection. Hiya Spam Blocker is the better fit for broad protection with caller ID and AI detection.

  • Truecaller fits best

    Established caller ID and spam protection

  • Hiya Spam Blocker fits best

    Broad protection with caller ID and AI detection

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Side by side

Feature Truecaller 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Hiya Spam Blocker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Spam Call Blocking Apps #4 in Spam Call Blocking Apps
Best for Established caller ID and spam protection Broad protection with caller ID and AI detection
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $74.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Truecaller 4/4 · Hiya Spam Blocker 4/4
Robocall blocking ✓ ✓
Caller ID ✓ ✓
Call screening ✓ ✓
Community reports ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Both Both
Blocked-number limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Identifies callers and blocks spam, robocalls, scams, and telemarketing
  • Adds call screening, reverse lookup, SMS protection, and custom block lists
  • Available on iOS and Android with community-based spam reporting
  • 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
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $74.99 per year with annual billing
  • Feature and availability differences may apply by device, country, or carrier
  • Some advanced features require a paid plan
  • 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
Our verdict

Truecaller is a mobile communication app for identifying incoming callers, searching unknown numbers, and detecting or blocking spam calls, robocalls, scams, and telemarketing. It suits people who want caller ID and unwanted-call…

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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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  1. TruecallerSpam Call Blocking Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. Hiya Spam BlockerSpam Call Blocking Apps 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Truecaller — where it wins

    • Identifies callers and blocks spam, robocalls, scams, and telemarketing
    • Adds call screening, reverse lookup, SMS protection, and custom block lists
    • Available on iOS and Android with community-based spam reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $74.99 per year with annual billing
    • Feature and availability differences may apply by device, country, or carrier
    • Some advanced features require a paid plan

  • 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
  • Truecaller9.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad caller ID and spam protection app for iOS and Android.

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  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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