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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Truecaller logoTruecallerFree plan + paidNoAndroid, iOS4 of 466.5
  1. Truecaller logo

    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
    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)

The best Hiya alternative for…

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

Truecaller logo

Best Hiya alternative for most people

Truecaller

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

Truecaller logo

Best Hiya alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Truecaller

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

Robokiller logo

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.