Truecaller

Developer

True Software Scandinavia AB
Category

Communication
Version

14.13.6
Android OS

4.4
Downloads

90M
Content rating

3

Pro

👍 Truecaller identifies unknown callers and provides fast reverse number lookups using a large, community-powered database. It displays caller names, businesses, and profile photos so you can decide whether to pick up. This reduces missed important calls, improves contact discovery, and helps verify numbers before returning calls.

👍 Truecaller delivers robust spam and robocall protection with real-time detection and community-reported ratings. Automatic blocking, custom block lists, and SMS filtering stop telemarketers and scam messages before they reach you. The result is fewer interruptions, stronger protection from fraud, and a cleaner, more productive phone experience.

👍 Truecaller streamlines communication with integrated features like smart SMS inbox filtering, call recording where permitted, and contact enrichment. A searchable directory and premium options (ad-free use, profile insights) make it easier to manage callers and follow up. These tools centralize caller data, improving workflow and overall call management.

Con

👎 Truecaller collects and indexes large amounts of personal and contact information to power its database, which raises privacy concerns. Users may unintentionally expose contacts' details, and the app’s extensive permissions and data-sharing practices have prompted scrutiny over consent, data retention, and potential misuse in case of breaches or third-party access.

👎 Call identification relies on community reports and crowdsourced data, which can produce false positives or mislabel callers. Legitimate numbers are sometimes flagged as spam or shown with incorrect names, causing missed important calls, frustration, and reduced trust in the app’s caller ID and spam-filtering effectiveness.

👎 Truecaller requires broad permissions (contacts, SMS, call logs, microphone), which some users find invasive. The free version displays frequent ads and nagging prompts, while many advanced features are locked behind a paid subscription. Background activity can also impact battery life and data usage on lower-end devices.