Should I Answer?
Telemarketers, phone scams or „just“ unsolicited surveys? The Should I Answer app can get you rid of all such calls.
How does the app work?
Whenever some unknown number calls the app checks it in its permanently updated database - immediately, without internet connection. If it finds out that other users reported the respective number as nuisance, it warns you against it. Or if you want it so, it can block it directly, the caller will not be able to reach you.
It is just the database used by the Should I Answer app which is an absolute unique part. It is composed directly by the users of the app: after each unknown call the users can rate it anonymously either as safe or spam. After approval given by our admins the report is then visible in the database where all users can benefit from.
What the app can do?
• It can protect you effectively against the unsolicited calls. You can set the level of protection exactly according to your needs: from simple alert of unsolicited call to direct blocking.
• It can block even hidden, foreign or premium rate numbers. Also you can write your own lists of blocked or allowed numbers.
• The app can be used as fully functional dialer app: you will find all your Contacts, favourite Contacts and complete call history in it.
• The app can protect you even offline. If you need to update the local database it waits for your wi-fi connection.
• It’s simple, even your grandma can use it :-)
How does the app deal with your personal data?
Everything is happening directly in your phone, and in your phone only - your data is never by passed to some 3rd party. The app can’t „see“ even your own phone number, all reports are fully anonymous, the app doesn’t send even your Contacts anywhere.
Where you can find more info?
• Web: www.shouldianswer.net
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shouldianswer
• Support: [email protected]
Category : Communication
Reviews (26)
Very useful. I had tons of unwanted foreign calls. That dropped to zero (they still call but I am no longer bothered since they are blocked). There are a lot of different settings (you can block anyone not in your contact, foreign numbers, etc.). You can report unwanted calls. Definitely recommend.
Great. Even when it's just running in the background, it pops up a little thing when someone calls, telling me if it's been marked as a scam already. Easy to use, and nicely laid out. I don't answer the phone of I don't know the number and this saves me waiting for them to stop calling, look up who called me and going back in to block the number. All easy, all in one place. Highly recommended by an anxious person!
Ive been using this app for years, across two phone upgrades. I love it. It catches almost every spam call with just the normal settings. There was a transition period where they revised the app and it got removed from my phone... I honestly considered going back to a flip phone if I couldn't use this app. I just get way too many spam calls. The thought of having to manually dismiss all those calls was overwhelming. Lol. Great app 👍
GREAT at blocking spam calls, but it significantly affects call quality. My normal default Android phone app doesn't break up or have any issues with call quality. However, with this app, I have noticed a dramatic change in quality. My conversations cut out and it makes phone calls frustrating. I have taken to just uninstalling this app when I am expecting a call. And after uninstalling, magically, my quality improves. Shocking. Considering just uninstalling for good.
Would give 5 stars if a new setting allowed you to delay the hangup time long enough to at least allow the call to connect so the app can hang it up. My phone answers and hangs up too quick and the call keeps ringing and still goes to voicemail. I've tested it from another phone by doing *67 calls to send them as an unknown number, and most of them (not all) hung up too quick for the call to connect in order to get disconnected and stop ringing, and then went to voicemail.
I've been using the app for quite a while, from 2019 or so. The previous version did a good job even past the time that it was discontinued. Recently upgraded to current version and am pretty pleased with it. This is on an older phone that still runs Oreo. The only thing that I'd change would be the volume level of notifications. It could be the phone, but this is the only app that has a low volume. Having said that, I've found this very useful.
I am completely delighted with this service. My VM greeting says "If you are friend or family, please feel free to leave a voicemail message. Otherwise, I have an app that eliminates spam. Numbers not on my contact list are immediately routed to voicemail. I never get your call." Of course they never leave a message. I used to work for a survey company, and we would just eliminate those numbers from our call list. I also check regularly to assign a status to these calls. Thank you!
Update: When I first tried this app, there were some blocking issues. Now all of my unwanted calls are sufficiently blocked and do not make it to my voicemail. If you try this, stick with it, the developers are helpful. Also make sure it stays updated or blocked calls will get through. Update: This app is still holding steady after 1 year. You have to make sure the data base is updated at least once a week for it to continue to screen calls according to your setting. I would recommend.
Easily one of the best most useful apps on my phone. Want to reduce high blood pressure? IMO this can help. I used to get sooooo many bot/spam calls. Now the ONLY calls that get through are those I want. I'm not aware there even was a spam call until a silent notification pops up. They all have the option to leave a voice mail, but rarely do. . .because these calls are 95% bogus. It is such a relief. I have difficulty getting to the screen where I can hang up. So I dropped a star.
As of right now this app doesn't 5 stars here's why: Multifunction is buggy on the app. Once you push the call to the background to do another function, often I can't get back app to hang up the call. Bringing in another caller on the line is a bit confusing, and sometimes doesn't always work. Although I use my phone for work had this a phone where I need to get real work out of these 2 issues would hamper business. The spam notification is great only reason why I keep it.
I've tried several apps and have been using this for over a year. It works effortlessly in background, flags unknown numbers and refuses blacklisted ones without a ring. Then notifies what it's done. It works perfectly, doesn't seem to get anything wrong, and it's brilliant.
Previous version kept database current regularly. Have downgraded my review of latest version to 2 stars as none of my reported calls show up in the database list beyond November of 2020. App is pretty much useless if outdated database doesn't block the chains of nuisance calls which have grown in frequency. Support is of no help either. If there's a better app out there I'd sure like to know. Suggest to add the city of call origination, not just the state.
First class app. My main use is to block anyone not in my contacts. It does it perfectly! I recommend and install this app on as many friends as want it it truly is a life saver when it comes to blocking unwanted calls. It allows voice mail to be used, so a new number contact gets through, but you can screen it via vm. Most spam callers don't leave a message
Excellent app. Handles calls very well. The classification of calls is mostly accurate, but it occasionally labels a friend or business associate as spam. That is the reason that I have given only a 4 star rating. This is my third call handling app, and the best so far. Try it, I think you will like it!
So easy to use! It actually blocks all calls that are not in your contacts. You have the opportunity to put in information to either place in contacts or give information that blocks the call. Love it! Just adding to the efficiency of the blocked calls. It is the best app for blocking unwanted calls.
I have had this app for quite a few years now and it really is the best of the best. It's easy to use, it's completely reliable, and it does an incredible job of keeping my phone free from all the harassing phone calls that are out there. I'm thrilled to see that there are no irritating ads or interruptions that come with it. Its focus is always on the user's needs & preferences while keeping us free from bogus and irritating phone calls. I very highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.
Downgraded my 5 star review. When it works its great. But it does not inform you when the database is outdated and you have to manually update it. This means that on a regular basis, ie, every 2 or 3 weeks, scam calls start getting through again, so its as good as useless. Why cant your database update automatically? Or if not why cant you notify me when I need to update it so that I can do so???
Loved Should I Answer in my old phone. Recently purchased a new phone and had everything transferred, I think. Two Should I Answer apps showed up. This one took over. Not sure if I'm going to continue with it. Old app was much better. I set things up and never thought about the app again. This version is always wanting/ needing more info.
Wasn't sure at first, but this appears to be working well. It puts a notification into your phone to let you know bit silenced a scam or spam caller. So you can check it. I think it works by silencing calls that aren't in your phone book that have been reported by quite a few people as being unwanted. So far so good. I see the call in the notifications and I'm not even aware it was an incoming. I don't miss calls that are wanted as they are all n my phone book or they haven't been reported a lot
Overall very helpful for helping isolate those calls that want you to get connected to scammers. The rating of a number can come up and cover the keypad when making a call and can be annoying, but there is an 'X' to tap to close that rating and get your full keypad back.
App works perfectly as described. I use it as a second layer of protection in addition to T-Mobile Scam Shield. I have it set to block all calls that are not in my contacts and send them to voicemail. I figure anyone who really wants to contact me will leave a voicemail.
Had been great at identifying spam at first, but the basic subscription tier didn't really get any better. And has not been screening any calls at all. Not worth paying or keeping. The app has tons of bugs. The screening customization doesn't work.
Not sure if this app is really all that helpful. Been getting some spoofed calls where they use a random actual real person's number as their own return number. It doesn't help the system to add a real person's number to the database, and the offender could use another real person's number to call you again.
Great app for catching all the spam callers. It does not ring when they call. Only problem is when you call some new number you have to tell the app it is safe!! I changed some settings and now I can dial out new numbers with no problem. Well, they are bugging for a review. So it is a GREAT APP. NO SPAM CALLER. I have been using this app for about 2 years. No spam.NONE! Nit getting paid for this review either. Only calls that come through are MY CONTACTS. So get it, use it, buy it if you want!!
I have had this app on my phone(s) for the past 2-3 years, and faithful to mark unwanted callers/spammers. The app works beautifully, and now the number of spam calls that get thru are decreasing due to the app's excellent database. The app is well worth getting, as long as you do your part and inform them of the "bad" numbers. Keep up the GREAT work, "Should I Answer"!!
Amazing app. I have had the old version for years and recomanded it to my friends and family, who were really annoyed by constant telemarketer calls. The new version works as well as the last one, and "saved" me a few times already, it works great and is simple to install and use. It was a constant stress to receive unwanted calls, and it feels SO good to not be the target of those calls anymore.