Caller ID & Spam Blocking apps

2019. Anti-spam service Truecaller adds free voice calling feature


Truecaller, renowned for its call screening capabilities against unknown callers and spammers, is introducing a new addition to its service: free VoIP-powered voice calls. The company has begun rolling out this feature to its Android users and plans to bring it to its iOS app in the near future. Currently, the voice calling feature supports calls exclusively between two users. Truecaller's expansion of its services with voice calling functionality aligns with its ambitious growth strategy. In recent years, the platform has incorporated messaging, mobile payment, and call recording features, alongside its ad-supported free tier and subscription bundle offerings. Earlier this year, Truecaller even introduced a credit option, enabling users in India to borrow a small sum of money.


2016. Truecaller will be preinstalled on Huawei phones



Stockholm-based Truecaller, renowned for its caller app with integrated social features and a crowdsourced directory to combat spam calls, has secured a partnership with Huawei. As a result, Truecaller's caller ID and smart phone book app will come pre-installed on Huawei smartphones. In March, Truecaller merged its standalone social calling app, Truedialler, into its primary application. The company recently disclosed that its users now generate over 500 million calls per month, with an average call duration of approximately 100 seconds. This achievement is noteworthy, especially considering that WhatsApp recorded 100 million in-app calls per day earlier this year, despite having more than a billion active users.

2015. Truecaller launched new Android Messaging app



Introducing a new service called Truemessenger, Truecaller aims to enhance the SMS experience by reducing spam and improving message management. Truemessenger is an Android app designed to replace the default SMS application. Leveraging the vast network of Truecaller users, it verifies the identity of individuals sending text messages. If a user receives a spam message, Truemessenger enables them to contribute to the community by labeling the sender as a nuisance in their contact list. The app operates on the same principles as Truecaller: user-identified spam calls and SMS are recorded in the directory, enabling identification of the same spammers when they contact other users. Users also have the flexibility to establish their own spam rules, similar to managing email filters. By identifying and categorizing spam messages, Truemessenger segregates them into a separate folder, keeping the general SMS inbox clutter-free.


2014. Truecaller gets a sister-app for dialing



The creators of Truecaller, the popular app that provides useful information about incoming calls, have introduced a complementary app for outgoing calls called Truedialer. Initially launched exclusively for Android, Truedialer serves as a dialer application that leverages a vast database of phone numbers. As users enter a number, the app searches for autocomplete options using the extensive database. This database is sourced from various channels, including Truecaller's original service, collaborations with phonebook providers, third-party sources like Yelp and Twitter, and user-contributed contact books. These efforts enhance the quality of contact information displayed in call logs. While Truecaller informs users about incoming calls from known spammers, Truedialer takes on the task of alerting users if they are dialing a potentially suspicious or questionable number. This added feature adds an extra layer of security and awareness to the app's functionality.


2014. Contact identification app Truecaller scores $60 Million



Truecaller, a mobile application for phone directory and caller identification, has successfully raised $60 Million in Series C funding. Truecaller offers a valuable feature that facilitates bridging the gap between various mobile services, platforms, carriers, and apps. This service has gained popularity in countries where a significant number of mobile users rely heavily on calls or apps utilizing phone numbers, such as WhatsApp, but lack comprehensive directory services to locate and connect with others. Truecaller's platform combines existing directory services through partnerships with white pages companies and platforms like Yelp, while also incorporating crowdsourced information from the app's users. Additionally, it provides spam call filters and proudly presents the number of nuisance calls it has saved users from receiving.