# Hiya: Spam Blocker

> AI fraud & spam protection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id986999874](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id986999874)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id986999874`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hiya
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (237,720 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2015-07-29
- **Size:** 171 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiya-spam-blocker/id986999874)
- **Website:** [https://hiya.com/downloads](https://hiya.com/downloads)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://hiya.com/data-policy](http://hiya.com/data-policy)

## Description

Hiya helps you screen calls before you answer by blocking spam and scam calls and showing caller ID name and call reason on incoming calls. It also offers spoof protection, voicemail protection, and reverse phone lookup to identify unknown numbers and robocalls in real time.

Download Hiya for free and upgrade to Premium for an even richer calling experience with enhanced screening and protection across major US carriers.

## Rankings

- #1,840 — Overall
- #6 — Stop Spam Calls
- #70 — lookup

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Hiya for identifying and blocking spam and providing caller information, with many calling it a reliable, inexpensive solution. However, a large and recurring set of issues centers on updates: freezing, spinning, and failure to load; in many cases, spam isn’t blocked and live caller data or voicemails disappear. UI scaling problems and display glitches after updates worsen the experience. Billing disputes and unwanted upgrade prompts also appear. The app remains valued when functioning but stability and billing concerns dominate recent feedback.

### Pros

- Identifies and blocks unwanted calls, reducing interruptions from spam and robocalls.
- Caller ID/name display provides peace of mind and helps you know who is calling.
- Easy to use for researching numbers and blocking annoyances.
- Long-standing positive track record for many users and is viewed as a cost‑effective solution.

### Cons

- Major performance issues after updates: freezing, spinning wheels, and the app not loading.
- Inconsistent blocking: spam calls still get through or aren’t blocked/notified.
- UI/display problems after updates: larger text, display zoom issues, broken interface.
- Billing and subscription problems: unexpected charges, lost premium access, pushy upgrade prompts.
- Loss of features like live caller info or voicemail access in some cases; incomplete caller data.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id986999874)