# Hiya: Spam Blocker & Caller ID

> Block spam, screen calls, and detect AI voice scams in real time

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.webascender.callerid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.webascender.callerid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.webascender.callerid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hiya
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 18,034,184
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (262,858 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2026-07-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid)
- **Website:** [http://www.hiya.com/](http://www.hiya.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hiya.com/hiya-data-policy](https://www.hiya.com/hiya-data-policy)

## Description

**Hiya: Spam Blocker & Caller ID** revolutionizes your call experience by offering advanced spam protection, secure visual voicemail, and AI-powered caller identification. Instantly recognize and block scam calls while receiving real-time alerts on suspicious numbers. Hiya’s secure visual voicemail transcribes messages in multiple languages and proactively blocks scam voicemails, ensuring a hassle-free voicemail management.

With AI-driven technology, Hiya accurately differentiates business, personal, international, and unknown calls, displaying color-coded screens for quick recognition. It also safeguards your outbound calls by providing in-depth caller insights, enhancing your personal safety and data security. Join a proactive community committed to combating spam and enjoy comprehensive number lookups to unmask unknown callers. Trusted globally and built on carrier-grade technology, Hiya ensures a smarter, safer calling experience.

## Rankings

- #8,314 — Overall
- #27 — Communication (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `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`
- `com.hiya.hiyaconfig.permission`
- `com.webascender.callerid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Hiya for being easy to use with useful spam blocking and a free tier, but report major reliability issues (crashes, activation problems), ads/upsell, and inconsistent blocking accuracy that lets some spam or mislabels through.

### Pros

- Easy to use and convenient interface.
- Spam blocking and caller ID features are useful.
- Free tier or optional upgrade available.
- Generally good at reducing spam and monitoring calls (some reviewers say it's the best so far).

### Cons

- Crashes and reliability issues (app crashes, not working, difficulty staying open).
- Subscription and activation problems; not free and activation errors when paying.
- Ads and upsell; heavy advertising and mixed reporting features.
- Inconsistent blocking accuracy (some calls slip through, fake names, or are not intercepted as expected).

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