# Caddy - Business Phone Number

> A local business number on your phone. Unlimited calls and texts. No contracts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caddy\_eighthundred](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caddy_eighthundred)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.caddy_eighthundred`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 800.com, LLC
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 173,100
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (1,721 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.18.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28
- **First published:** 2025-04-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caddy_eighthundred)
- **Website:** [http://caddy.com](http://caddy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://caddy.com/privacy-policy/](https://caddy.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Caddy** is an AI-powered business phone app built for solopreneurs, freelancers, marketplace sellers, and small businesses. Get a dedicated local phone number for calls, SMS, and MMS while keeping your personal number private—without a second phone, contracts, or enterprise complexity.

When you can’t answer, Caddy’s AI receptionist responds with a professional greeting, uses your custom knowledge base, collects caller details, and sends call summaries and transcripts. The app also includes voicemail transcription, a unified inbox, custom ring settings, call handling rules, unlimited calling and messaging plans, and a 7-day free trial. Choose a local number and launch your professional business phone system in minutes.

## Rankings

- #173,134 — Overall
- #85 — Communication (Gross)
- #90 — Communication (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BIND_TELECOM_CONNECTION_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.caddy_eighthundred.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.caddy_eighthundred.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The app is praised for solid Wi‑Fi calling/texting and a true second‑line option, plus SMS verification capabilities. Major drawbacks are the pricing/credits model and billing friction, including hard-to-cancel subscriptions, and inconsistent verification experiences. Overall performance is good when funded, but pricing and billing issues are the main pain points.

### Pros

- Wi‑Fi calling/texting works with clear call quality and reliable delivery.
- Provides a strong second‑line (second number) option.
- SMS verification capability; can verify most texts (better than some competitors).

### Cons

- Pricing/credits model is expensive or unclear; there are paid credits and trial/billing practices described as shady.
- Billing friction such as difficulty unsubscribing or canceling subscriptions.
- Verification experience is inconsistent; some reviews say real numbers are required or numbers are not accepted for verification.

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