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Mr. Number

Enhanced dialer with true caller ID that stops robocalls

4.4

72 Votes

  • Category Utilities
  • Program license Free
  • Version 12.2.4-9983
  • Size 29 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.mrnumber.blocker
  • Program by Hiya
    110 Union St., Suite 500Seattle, WA 98101

Mr. Number is a powerful call blocker and caller ID application for Android.

Overview

Mr. Number is a comprehensive utility app that offers Android users the ability to block calls and SMS from unwanted numbers, identify the caller's ID, and provide detailed information about flagged numbers. It also offers a premium plan for extended features.

Features and Functionality

The primary functionality of Mr. Number lies in its ability to block calls and messages from specific numbers, entire area codes, or even whole countries. This can be particularly useful for avoiding spam calls, telemarketers, or any other form of unwanted communication.

Users can also look up flagged numbers to understand why they have been marked as suspicious, which can offer some peace of mind when dealing with unknown calls. The app also allows users to leave comments on a specific number, creating a community-driven platform for sharing experiences related to different numbers.

The caller ID feature of Mr. Number provides real-time information about who's calling, even if the number is not stored in the user's phone. This can be helpful to know who is calling before picking up the phone, potentially saving users from unwanted conversations or scams.

Premium Version

Mr. Number offers a premium version for an annual fee, which offers additional features like an advanced caller ID, high-priority customer support, and no in-app advertisements. Based on user reviews, the pricing is considered reasonable for the value it delivers over a year.

Accuracy and Performance

Feedback from long-term users indicates that Mr. Number is often very accurate in identifying spam calls and providing correct caller ID information. However, some users have reported occasional instances where numbers have been incorrectly flagged. Another point of improvement suggested by users is the ability to distinguish between an actual phone carrier and a number from an app or online platform.

Despite these minor shortcomings, Mr. Number maintains a strong reputation for its overall performance and accuracy, and is seen as an invaluable tool by many of its users.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Mr. Number is a robust and reliable application for managing calls and messages on Android devices. Its ability to block unwanted calls and messages, identify unknown numbers, and provide detailed information about flagged numbers, make it an essential tool in the modern digital age where spam calls and scams are increasingly common.

Pros

  • Effective call and SMS blocking
  • Accurate caller ID system
  • Community-driven platform for sharing experiences
  • Reasonably priced premium version

Cons

  • Occasional inaccurate flagging
  • Lacks the ability to distinguish between actual phone carriers and app/online numbers

Hello there, Mr. Number here! This update contains bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS: Allows an application to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
  • READ_CALL_LOG: Allows an application to read the user's call log.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • READ_SMS: Allows an application to read SMS messages.
  • RECEIVE_SMS: Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
  • SEND_SMS: Allows an application to send SMS messages.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other apps. Very few apps should use this permission; these windows are intended for system-level interaction with the user.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.hiya.hiyaconfig.permission
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