# GateCall

> Block spam, scam, and unknown callers with whitelist-first protection.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lividamian.gatecall](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lividamian.gatecall)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lividamian.gatecall`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Damian App Dev
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 4
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-30
- **First published:** 2026-05-29
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lividamian.gatecall)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://levi-l-damian.github.io/gatecall-privacy/](https://levi-l-damian.github.io/gatecall-privacy/)

## Description

GateCall is a whitelist-first Android call protection application designed to reduce spam calls, robocalls, scam calls, and unwanted interruptions.<br>Instead of trying to predict spam, GateCall uses a simpler and stricter approach:<br>• Approved contacts are allowed<br>• Unknown callers are blocked<br>• Private and hidden callers are denied<br>• Explicitly blocked numbers are always rejected<br>GateCall focuses on privacy, reliability, and local-only protection.<br>Features:<br>• Android Call Screening integration<br>• Contacts whitelist protection<br>• Explicit blocked numbers list<br>• Blocked activity history<br>• Dashboard protection statistics<br>• Persistent protection after reboot<br>• Dark mode support<br>• Material 3 interface<br>• Local-only processing<br>• No cloud backend<br>• No advertising<br>• No account required<br>Privacy-first architecture:<br>GateCall processes protection data locally on your Android device.<br>GateCall does not:<br>• Upload contacts<br>• Sell personal data<br>• Require cloud accounts<br>• Use advertising SDKs<br>• Track user behavior<br>Important:<br>Some telecom carriers may still route blocked calls to voicemail depending on carrier infrastructure behavior.<br>GateCall is designed so unknown callers do not disturb your phone.

## Rankings

- #2,967,842 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.lividamian.gatecall.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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