We live in a world where communication is important. With our smartphones, we can talk and text people far and near. The problem however is when unsolicited calls and spam text messages litter your phone. It can really be a distraction and it can annoying but what of if you could block these calls and numbers? This post gives reviews of 5 best call and SMS blockers for Android.
Best Call and SMS Blockers for Android
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Calls Blacklist – Call Blocker
With Call Blacklist app, get calls and SMS blocked from any number. You can do this through different ways – from the contact list, the system log “Phone” and by manually inputting the number you want to block. The blocking occurs before the first dial tone so you have nothing to worry about a persistent caller or texter. The app features blank and white lists.
Blacklist have numbers, calls and messages which are blocked while the whitelist isn’t blocked. You can enable the custom lock schedule that is useful at night or during a meeting. It is also possible to block numbers having the same first few digits as in group blocking. The app will also notify you when it rejects any call or messages.
2. Truecaller- Caller ID, SMS Spam Blocking
Truecaller is indeed a well-known app and is trusted by many. It features caller ID and dialer. Many users use the service to find out unknown callers and block spam SMS. The dialer present in Truecaller helps to identify almost all your callers. The service is based on basic use sync details that will fish out who is calling you. You can block unknown SMS easily.
There’s also UPI that enables sending and receiving of money in the app. The call blocking function is equipped with bank-grade security and it supports dual SIM. Overall, it is an advanced app for blocking numbers.
3. Root Call SMS Manager
Root Call SMS Manager is another app for blocking numbers. With Root Call SMS Manager, you can create two blacklists and that makes it suitable for dual SIM devices. It has the ability to block spam SMS and MMS and make your message experience great.
There are two ways calls can be blocked in this app – firstly, by resetting the call without the first beep and secondly, by muting the sound. As said earlier, it has blacklist but it does have whitelist also. You can block by employing either numbers or text filters. You can quickly lock or unlock incoming calls which is a nice feature.
4. Mr Number – Block Calls & Spam
With Mr Number, you have the ability to block calls and texts from any number. The app will let you archive blocked SMS or send them to trash. The app has a comment section which you can peruse when you have a spam call or SMS. The comments there are from other users. Any number that falls into the spam can be blocked by Mr Number.
When private or unknown numbers call you, Mr Number can intercept the call, hang up or forward the call to voicemail. Let your friends know about spammers by reporting spam calls and SMS. The app also boasts of Reverse Lookup numbers which help you know who called or sent you a message.
5. SMS Blocker
Just like its name reads, SMS Blocker is an app that blocks spam SMS. You can block text by the following properties- telephone number or group of numbers, sender name, phrases and words of the text. All blocked SMS are stored in a separate folder and can be retrieved from there or deleted.
You can read the messages or if you like, restore them. The app also allows you to export locked messages and open them in a notepad as a text document. The app with all its features is capable of handling and blocking spam messages effectively. You should download it.
