Truecaller alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Truecaller: the free tier shows ads, and iPhone version is more limited than Android because of iOS restrictions. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Truecaller, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hiya currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Hiya	Free plan + paid	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5

1. HiyaTop pick
Best for: People who want spam and scam calls flagged or blocked without a contact-sharing directory
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Truecaller
A simpler spam and scam blocker that doesn't take over your dialer or messages.
Pros
Blocks spam before it rings and warns about likely scams
Also offers AI voice detection for cloned-voice scams
Same engine is built into some carriers and Samsung phones
Cons
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
Visit Hiya 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 Hiya a good Truecaller alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Calls analysed
28B+ per month
Checked Nov 1, 2026hiya.com(opens source in a new tab)
Countries covered
40+
Checked Nov 1, 2026hiya.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2016
Checked Nov 1, 2026hiya.com(opens source in a new tab)
Downloads
10M+
Checked Nov 1, 2026hiya.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Truecaller alternative for…

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

Best Truecaller alternative for most people

Hiya

A simpler spam and scam blocker that doesn't take over your dialer or messages.

Best Truecaller alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Hiya

A simpler spam and scam blocker that doesn't take over your dialer or messages.

Best Truecaller alternative for iPhone and Android

Robokiller

Strong on US robocalls and spam texts, with Answer Bots that waste scammers' time.

Truecaller alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Truecaller?

Hiya ranks first right now. A simpler spam and scam blocker that doesn't take over your dialer or messages.

Is there a free alternative to Truecaller?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Truecaller?

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

Why do people switch from Truecaller?

The complaints we hear most: 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 is this list ranked?

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