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Hiya

Identifies callers, blocks spam, and enhances phone Security, Privacy & Backup for users.

Our take: It's one of the best mobile spam blockers: free tier identifies spam and lets you report numbers; Premium (~$3.99/mo or $24.99/yr) adds automatic blocking, AI voice/deepfake detection, call screening and richer lookups.

Best forCall‑screening users
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
8.1 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try HiyaFree; Premium from $3.99/mo
The bottom line

Excellent spam protection on mobile; free tier works, Premium is cheap for heavy call volume.

Our score

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Community ratings

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G2
4.7 out of 5
130+ reviews

4.7 / 5 aggregate · across 1 source

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isHiya - a consumer caller-ID and spam/fraud call-blocking app (iOS/Android) plus Hiya Connect branded calling for businesses.
Our takeIt's one of the best mobile spam blockers: free tier identifies spam and lets you report numbers; Premium (~$3.99/mo or $24.99/yr) adds automatic blocking, AI voice/deepfake detection, call screening and richer lookups.
Also powers carrier integrations. Business Hiya Connect for branded outbound calls starts around $29/mo plus setup.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Individuals receiving heavy spam/robocall volume
  • Freelancers needing to screen client vs solicitor calls
  • Businesses wanting branded outbound caller ID (Connect)
Not good for
  • Landline-only households without smartphone app support
  • Teams needing full business phone system replacement
  • Users expecting 100% caller identification accuracy
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes: install app, enable call blocking extension.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Premium needed for automatic blocking; platform features differ iOS vs Android.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: standard phone app integration; premium via app stores.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try Hiya

A look inside

Hiya product screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions

Can businesses verify if phone numbers are active before calling them?

Businesses verify active phone numbers before initiating outbound calls.

Can Hiya identify spam calls before answering?

Hiya identifies spam calls before answering using caller ID verification and reputation scoring.

How can Hiya help businesses and consumers identify spam calls and protect against phone fraud with caller ID and call blocking services?

Hiya provides caller ID, spam detection, and call-blocking services to protect businesses and consumers from fraud, robocalls, and unwanted communications.

How does this caller ID and spam blocking app identify incoming calls and protect users from fraud?

The app identifies incoming calls, blocks spam, and protects users from fraudulent or unwanted calls.

How does this platform help users identify incoming calls, block spam, and manage caller data?

Call management features identify incoming calls, block spam, log caller data, and provide caller insights for improved communication.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Truecaller Premium for global spam database coverage.

  • Lighter alternative

    Built-in carrier spam filtering where available.

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Tags

#CallerID#SpamProtection

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