# Call Guard

> Take control of incoming calls

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartone.callguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartone.callguard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smartone.callguard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmarTone
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 215,918
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (845 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-10-28
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartone.callguard)
- **Website:** [http://www.smartone.com/callguard/](http://www.smartone.com/callguard/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.smartone.com/other/english/PrivacyPolicy.html](https://www.smartone.com/other/english/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Call Guard is a powerful Chrome extension designed to protect users from unwanted calls by automatically blocking over 400 million junk calls since its launch. It offers effortless call management with no setup required, as its database is continuously updated to intercept junk calls at the network level.

Key features include overseas call notifications to identify incoming international calls, customizable VIP lists to allow calls only from approved contacts, personal blacklists to block unwanted numbers, and the ability to block calls with hidden caller IDs. Committed to privacy, Call Guard never stores your contact lists. It is a subscription-based service exclusive to SmarTone users and provides a seamless solution to manage incoming calls effectively.

## Rankings

- #153,463 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`

## Review summary

Users initially find 'Call Guard' helpful for blocking spam calls and appreciate its blacklist feature. However, frequent crashes, login difficulties, and ads for subscription fees negatively impact the experience. The app's block list is limited with poor notifications when full, frustrating users needing manual management. Overall, while useful for spam call blocking, stability and billing issues reduce its reliability.

### Pros

- Can be useful for blocking junk spam calls initially
- Some users find it very useful and effective
- App includes a blacklist feature to block numbers

### Cons

- App crashes frequently and is unstable
- Block list has a limited size with no clear notification when full
- Requires subscription fee or billing that users find hidden or unexpected
- Login issues such as inability to type login or no skip login option
- Some users report app froze while managing blacklist

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