Should I Answer?

Free protection against unwanted calls

Should I Answer?

App stats

Version: 1.7.271 (Last updated: 2024-11-17)
Creation date: 2018-12-06
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts
Phone:
  • directly call phone numbers
  • reroute outgoing calls
  • read call log
  • read phone status and identity
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Get rid of the unsolicited calls once forever. Safely and absolutely free.

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]

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Good at blocking unwanted calls and spam
  • Crowd-sourced database helps improve call screening
  • User-friendly features like call categorization
  • Ability to tweak settings for customization
  • Generally reliable in identifying known spam callers
Cons
  • Frequent notifications to update the database, which can be annoying
  • Introduction of a subscription model instead of a one-time purchase
  • Crashes and technical issues in recent updates
  • Loss of features such as the ability to manually answer or reject calls
  • Problems with voicemail notifications and call acceptance
Most mentioned
  • Nagging update notifications
  • Transition to a subscription model
  • Issues with app crashing or malfunctioning
  • Loss of previously blocked/allowed lists after reinstall
  • Effectiveness in blocking spam calls
User reviews
UPDATE: now the program is frequently crashing and keeps telling me the protection is not working. This has been happening for months and now, twice it has auto picked up phone calls for whatever reason. I just start hearing someone talking and it answered the phone and I wasn't even near it. I reinstalled and now lost my backed up blocked/allow lists and no option to register my backup code now. And no longer can pickup/hang up, only reject or disallow. Getting tired of this.
by Kevin C, 2024-11-26

I've been using this app for yrs & it's always been good but for the past 6 months or so it is constantly needing to update EVERY SINGLE DAY now and is VERY annoying. The updates used to be about once/twice a month which was fine. The update alert pops up constantly throughout the day and even after I completed the update it pops up again. Otherwise the app is great and helps block the scam calls. PLEASE fix the over excessive updates.
by Tammy Lorimer, 2024-11-14

I used this app on the past but lost it when I got a new phone. I couldn't remember the name for the longest time, just the green octopus arm and purple phone. one day scrolling, I found it again and was so excited! I've reinstalled it and am so happy it's back. It's not prefect so I tri to help by listening to voicemail and adding notes in this app. I'd nothing else, it helps me know who's calling next without having to add that number to my personal contacts list.
by Jennifer Berner, 2024-08-15
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