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Head-to-head · Spam Call Blocking Apps

Truecaller vs Samsung Smart Call

  • 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
Samsung Smart Call #7 in Spam Call Blocking Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Samsung

Truecaller 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 scoreTruecaller · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresTruecaller · 4 of 4

Truecaller scores higher on our rubric for spam call blocking apps: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

On supported platforms, Truecaller gives you Both where Samsung Smart Call offers Android.

Truecaller is the better fit for established caller ID and spam protection. Samsung Smart Call is the better fit for galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking.

  • Truecaller fits best

    Established caller ID and spam protection

  • Samsung Smart Call fits best

    Galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking

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Side by side

Feature Truecaller 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Samsung Smart Call 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Spam Call Blocking Apps #7 in Spam Call Blocking Apps
Best for Established caller ID and spam protection Galaxy phone owners seeking free caller ID and spam blocking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $74.99/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Android
Support Live chat, Docs Live chat, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features Truecaller 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Limited to supported Galaxy phones running Android
  • Availability varies by country, carrier, and device
  • Not a standalone app with a published 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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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. TruecallerSpam Call Blocking Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. Samsung Smart CallSpam Call Blocking Apps 8.4Free plan

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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