Call Blocking Apps

This topic came up recently in one of my classes. I feel like there is more interest in this especially since I have read more about the topic lately (this year) and I seem to be getting more spammy calls on my cell phone personally.



Here is a recent article that says we should expect many more spam calls on our cells phone soon.

Spam robocalls will soon account for almost 50% of all calls

"According to new data from First Orion, a call protection company, the amount of junk calls will reach 46% by mid-year 2019. And by the end of that year, the amount is projected to finally cross the halfway point, meaning that half of all calls will be spam."

So I some quick Googling and found this article that rates several of the top call-identifying and blocking apps.

The 7 Best Call Blocker Apps For Smartphones

Here is an 'article' that really is just a long advertisement for their product (TrapCall). I include it here because I think it is structured and well-written. However, be aware that ultimately it is steering you to their product and at the bottom it is advertised at $4.95/month. I read elsewhere that there is a free version but I don't see a reference to that in this article. BUT, it is still informative about the subject. 

Attention Smartphone Users: Don’t Use a Call Blocker App Until You Read This

Here is another top-10 list just to make you more informed of all the choices. Obviously, this is a problem because there are so many companies popping up to get into the market. 

10 Best Call Blocker Apps to Prevent Nuisance Calls to Your Small Business

So, in the TrapCall article, I saw a recommendation I agree with. Pick a free one and use it for a while. Decide if you notice it working - or not so much. Try another one. Get a feel for them before you decide to pay money for one. Some are a fixed one-time purchase and others are a monthly subscription. I don't have a specific recommendation yet but I will be trying several over the coming months.