I was underwhelmed by Editors' Choice Mr. These are those weird numbers that appear as 'blocked' or 'unknown' in your caller ID. Like most other call blocking apps, Truecaller can be configured to automatically block unknown numbers. If nothing else, I want to see that an app is actually doing something. Even if I have blocked a number I may want to see what they have to say or when they tried to contact me. I really didn't like this lack of transparency. When a blocked number sends you an SMS message, you'll receive no notification and there's no log to view either. I thought this was pretty confusing, and I don't think that having unified search and call history helped me. It also has a combination call log and search history, though it is hidden as a sub-page of the search page.

Truecaller only generates a helpful visual notification with the caller's information. If a blocked number attempts to call you, the caller hears a busy signal and you hear nothing. (Opens in a new window) Read Our avast! Mobile Security & Antivirus (for Android) Review While I was able to eventually make the app work on my Samsung Galaxy S4 ($199.99 at Samsung) (Opens in a new window), this wonky setup process did not inspire confidence. This also didn't work, but the app suddenly completed setup and let me into the app without further warning. For some reason, my activation SMS never so I tried calling Truecaller as prompted. The first time you start up Truecaller, you'll be walked through some features before the app attempts to send your phone a confirmation message via SMS to confirm the phone is legit. It will keep blocked numbers (and some spammers) at bay, but everything else is iffy. The free version of the app (premium accounts cost $2.99 per month and $14.99 for six months) also has a host of advanced features, but don't expect too much from this little app. Truecaller sells itself as a social, crowd-sourced call and SMS blocking app, boasting over 25 million users. Cannot block prefixes or whole area codes.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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