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Call Control review

Freemium#14 of 40 in Spam Call Blocking AppsCall Blocking Software

A community-powered blocker for spam calls, texts, spoofed numbers, and landlines.

7.6/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Call Control is a spam-call and text-message blocking service for iOS and Android, with web access and a companion option for traditional landlines. It is designed for people who want automatic blocking of known spam callers, caller identification, reverse phone lookup, and personal controls for calls and messages. Its CommunityIQ database uses community reports and Do Not Call complaints to identify unwanted callers. The service also supports allowed caller lists, contact protection, quiet hours, and blocking for spoofed numbers that resemble a user’s own number.

The free plan includes a community blacklist, call blocking, reverse phone lookup, personal blacklist, and caller ID. Premium Quarterly and Premium Annual add CommunityIQ blocking, enhanced caller ID, unlimited personal allow and block lists, and text message blocking. The annual subscription is listed at $29.99 per year. This structure makes the free tier suitable for basic call filtering, while paid plans extend identification and list-management controls to text messages and larger personal allow and block lists.

Call Control’s broader fit comes from its integrations beyond a mobile app. Call Control Home WiFi provides landline call blocking, while Call Control APIs extend the service through API integrations. Blocked calls can be disconnected, sent to voicemail, or ignored, giving households control over how filtering affects incoming calls. Call Control is a strong choice for people who want community-powered protection across mobile devices and landlines. Buyers seeking only a narrowly focused mobile blocker, without text filtering, landline coverage, or configurable handling, may prefer a simpler alternative.

Call Control pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • CommunityIQ combines community reports with Do Not Call complaints.
    • Blocks calls and texts across iOS, Android, web, and supported landlines.
    • Configurable handling includes disconnect, voicemail, ignore, and quiet hours.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Premium features require a paid subscription.
    • Call Control Home WiFi is a separately sold landline device.
    • Some buyers may not need its broader call and SMS controls.

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