PrivacyStar: SCAM protection

Name: PrivacyStar: SCAM protection
Rating: 3.4635568 (16855 reviews)
Author: PrivacyStar

By: PrivacyStar App

Block ANY Call: scammers, spammers & fraud. Stop Telemarketers!

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-01-27

Overview

Removed

Downloads

1,790,756

Data as of 2026-01-27

Rating:

3.46

(16,855)

Version:

5.5.1.2584

Last updated: 2023-04-24

Features & Capabilities

PrivacyStar is a comprehensive call protection Chrome extension designed to shield your smartphone from scammers, spammers, and telemarketers. Powered by First Orion, it offers real-time Scam Likely Protection with database updates every six minutes, ensuring up-to-date defence against fraudulent callers.

Key features include Enhanced Caller ID for identifying calls with names, categories, and logos; Reverse Number Lookup to identify any number easily; blocking calls by category such as telemarketers or shady politicians; and the ability to prevent unwanted callers from leaving voicemails. Users also receive notifications for blocked calls and can report suspicious numbers directly to the FTC. PrivacyStar respects your privacy by keeping your contacts stored only on your device, and it supports custom call blocking for complete control over your phone experience. Note that some features are exclusive to Verizon, AT&T, and Cricket customers. Join many satisfied users and top tech reviewers who trust PrivacyStar for safe, spam-free calls.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Version:

5.5.1.2584 Last updated: 2023-04-24

Version code:

505012584

Creation date:

2010-08-03

Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk

Size:

39.40MB

Email:

ma*****@privacystar.com

Website:

http://www.privacystar.com DR 41

Privacy policy:

https://apps.firstorion.com/privacy-policy_PrivacyStar_Android.html

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-01-27

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:: PrivacyStar
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privacystar.android
Email:: ma*****@privacystar.com
Website:: http://www.privacystar.com

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: many praise the app for easy setup and strong robocall protection, and see good value for money over years. However, a large number report unreliable blocking, privacy concerns about permissions and data handling, sign-in/maintenance problems, and occasional UI bugs, leading to inconsistent experiences across devices.

Pros

Strong protection against robocalls and scammers reported by long-time users.
Easy setup with no mandatory account and minimal permissions; works with the default phone app.
Generally works as advertised for many users and offers good value for money.
Simple, straightforward user experience and quick to start.

Cons

Unreliable/inconsistent blocking of robocalls; many reviews say it doesn’t block calls or only works sometimes.
Privacy concerns: demands permissions and has claims of selling or leaking personal data; opt-out flows are criticized.