Truecaller

What Is It, In Plain Words?

Truecaller shows who's calling, even if the number isn't in your contacts, and warns you about likely spam and scam calls.

It uses reports from millions of users to label numbers.

What You Can Use It For

• Unknown numbers. See a name before you answer.
• Scam warnings. A red screen warns about likely spam.
• Blocking. Block nuisance callers.

Getting Started Step By Step

On A Phone Or Tablet

1. Open the App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play (Android).
2. Search for Truecaller and check it's made by Truecaller. Copycat apps exist.
3. Tap Get or Install, then open it.

Setting It Up

1. Open the app and verify your phone number.
2. Allow the permissions it asks for, so it can identify calls.
3. On iPhone, also turn it on in Settings, Apps, Phone, Call Blocking & Identification.

Things To Try Typing

Things to try in the app.

What It Costs

Prices checked 15 October 2026 on the official Truecaller and App Store pages.

Privacy And Safety

• Privacy trade-off. Truecaller's directory is built partly from users' contacts. Read its privacy policy. You can ask to unlist your own number on its website.
• Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).

Good Points And Watch-Outs

Good Points

• Clear scam warnings.
• Easy blocking.
• Free basic version.

Watch-Outs

• Asks for many permissions.
• Your number may already be in its directory. You can unlist it.
• Upgrade prompts in the free version.

Similar Tools

• Hiya: spots and blocks scam calls.
• Bitdefender Scamio: a free scam-checking chatbot.
• Norton Genie: a free AI scam checker.

Common Questions

Is Truecaller free?

Yes, caller ID and spam warnings are free. Premium costs extra.

Can I remove my number from Truecaller?

Yes. Use the unlisting page on Truecaller's website.

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes, but you need to switch it on in the Phone settings.