Hiya alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hiya: automatic blocking and full caller details need a paid subscription, and much of the website and product focus is on businesses and carriers, not the consumer app. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hiya, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Truecaller currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Truecaller	Free plan + paid	No	Android, iOS	4 of 4	66.5
2	Robokiller	Paid	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6

1. TruecallerTop pick
Best for: People with lots of unknown or spam calls, especially in regions where Truecaller is widely used
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Hiya
A much larger caller-name database and a full dialer replacement on Android.
Pros
Very large number database gives names for many unknown callers
Free tier covers caller ID and basic spam blocking
Android app can replace the dialer and SMS inbox with spam sorting
Paid plans add an AI assistant that screens calls for you
Cons
The free tier shows ads
iPhone version is more limited than Android because of iOS restrictions
Its crowd-sourced directory draws on user-shared contact data, which some dislike
Visit Truecaller Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Truecaller a good Hiya alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Premium price
USD 74.99/year
Checked Oct 29, 2026truecaller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Family plan
Up to 4 extra members
Checked Oct 29, 2026truecaller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Call recording storage
On your phone only
Checked Oct 29, 2026truecaller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Truecaller AB
Checked Oct 29, 2026truecaller.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Robokiller
Best for: US users swamped with robocalls and scam texts who want them blocked automatically
PaidiOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Hiya
Focused on US robocalls and texts, with Answer Bots that play recordings to scammers.
Pros
Blocks both spam calls and spam texts
Answer Bots turn the tables on telemarketers
Audio fingerprinting catches robocalls from new numbers
Cons
Full protection needs a paid subscription after the trial
Mainly built for the US; less useful elsewhere
Visit Robokiller Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Robokiller a good Hiya alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Owner
Bending Spoons
Checked Nov 1, 2026robokiller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Spam blocking
Calls and texts
Checked Nov 1, 2026robokiller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Detection method
Predictive analytics and audio fingerprinting
Checked Nov 1, 2026robokiller.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iOS and Android
Checked Nov 1, 2026robokiller.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hiya alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Hiya alternative for most people

Truecaller

A much larger caller-name database and a full dialer replacement on Android.

Best Hiya alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Truecaller

A much larger caller-name database and a full dialer replacement on Android.

Best Hiya alternative for iPhone and Android

Robokiller

Focused on US robocalls and texts, with Answer Bots that play recordings to scammers.

Hiya alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hiya?

Truecaller ranks first right now. A much larger caller-name database and a full dialer replacement on Android.

Is there a free alternative to Hiya?

Yes. Truecaller (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hiya?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Hiya?

The complaints we hear most: automatic blocking and full caller details need a paid subscription; much of the website and product focus is on businesses and carriers, not the consumer app.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hiya, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.