# Call Forwarding: Divert Calls

> Manage call forwarding, conditional divert & call waiting with one tap. Private.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.buddy.callforwarding](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.buddy.callforwarding)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.buddy.callforwarding`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Android Buddy
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,353,035
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (117,033 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2019-03-12
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buddy.callforwarding)
- **Website:** [https://buddybash-70e34.web.app](https://buddybash-70e34.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://buddybash-70e34.web.app/privacy-policy.html](https://buddybash-70e34.web.app/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Call Forwarding: Divert Calls** makes it easy to manage mobile call divert settings without memorizing USSD or MMI codes. Activate or deactivate forwarding for all calls, busy lines, unanswered calls, or unreachable situations with simple one-tap controls connected to your mobile carrier.

Set ring delays from 5–30 seconds, manage call waiting, check live carrier status, select destinations from contacts, and review your activity log. The app stores settings on your device, supports English and Hindi, includes light and dark modes, and offers step-by-step help. Carrier availability, supported codes, and network charges may vary by operator and region.

## Rankings

- #40,689 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.buddy.callforwarding.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users see potential in the call-forwarding feature, with some calling it life-saving or very useful. However, the app is marred by repeated issues: heavy advertising, forced Google login and privacy concerns, unreliable forwarding/USSD behavior, inability to deactivate forwarding, and slow performance with a poor UI. A subset of users remain positive, but many report outages and unresponsiveness from support, leading to a generally negative overall impression.

### Pros

- Provides call forwarding functionality that some users find useful.
- Some reviewers describe the app as life-saving or very helpful in real scenarios.
- Several users rate the app positively (good, great, or best).

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with intrusive ads, including full-screen and loud audio ads.
- Forced Google account login, raising privacy and trust concerns.
- Reliability issues with forwarding features and MMI/USSD codes not working across carriers.
- Forwarding can get stuck and cannot be deactivated, with little or no timely support.
- Slow performance and poor UI/UX quality.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.buddy.callforwarding)