Number Shield 4+
Stop caller ID spoofers
Kinnaman Software LLC
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- $4.99
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Description
Block annoying scammers who hide behind fake phone numbers.
Do you get unwanted calls or text messages from phone numbers similar to your own? With Number Shield, block an entire group of numbers at once. Just enter a wildcard for each digit you want to block.
For example, if your number is 714-555-1234, scammers might use a number like 714-555-6789. Block all similar numbers by entering 714-555-####. Wildcards and numbers can be combined in any order you choose. Block international numbers, too!
Use the "Allow Contacts" option to make sure you don't miss calls from your family and friends.
Block numbers directly from your phone's missed calls screen. Just follow these steps:
1. Tap the “ i ” button next to the missed call.
2. Tap “Share Contact”.
3. Tap “Block Similar Numbers”. (If you don't see this action, tap “Edit Actions...“ to enable it.)
4. Now you'll see the Number Shield number entry screen. Tap “Done” to block calls from similar numbers.
Please note:
• Each number pattern can contain up to 7 wildcards, and up to 50,000,000 phone numbers can be blocked.
• Blocked calls are sent directly to voice mail.
• Blocked text messages are sent to the “Junk” filter in the Messages app.
• iMessage messages are not blocked.
• When “Do Not Disturb” is enabled on your phone, calls that should be blocked may appear in your phone's list of missed calls.
More information about caller ID spoofing in the United States is available from the FCC:
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/spoofing-and-caller-id
What’s New
Version 3.1.1
Fixed a problem that prevented number patterns from being formatted correctly.
Ratings and Reviews
It works in Australia!
I have a work issued phone that was getting hammered by scammers ringing from overseas at all hours of the day. They’d ring for 3-10 seconds then hang up. The scam is you call them back and charge your phone account like an adult service call even though there’s no one on the other end.
Tried everything else and many call blocker apps simply wouldn’t work on Australian networks. When I asked, the network provider said sorry, can’t do that because it’s on a corporate plan!
That sound you heard at that moment was my head exploding in anger and frustration.
But this one works and allows you to block large volumes of numbers. I have over 5 million international numbers blocked.
I also haven’t had a dodgy call since. Well worth the money and my sanity.
Developer Response ,
Glad to hear Number Shield is helping our friends down under! 🇦🇺
Just works!
I was at the point of changing my phone number after being relentlessly bombarded by scam phone calls... then I found Number Shield. It works perfectly to block number patterns that scammers use to bypass your phones call blocking defences. Customer support is also excellent and my teething problems were resolved with a smile.... and yes.. it does work in Australia. Highly recommended.
Developer Response ,
So glad to hear you were able to stop the annoying calls and keep your number. Thanks for the review!
Waiting for a call to test...
I received 6 spoofed calls from the Melbourne 03 8XXX XXXX area in the past 2 hours, single ring then hang up. Different number each time.
Still waiting for a call to test, but bought this after seeing the developer’s mention of it on a StackExchange thread about wildcard blocking.
10,000,000 potential numbers blocked is impressive, and the wildcard function is fantastic.
Only problems I had - the UI is too tall for an iPhone 5/SE - the keypad to enter a number overlaps half the text field of the non-scrolling page where you enter the number, so you can’t tell if there’s anything below the text field, and you can’t dismiss / recall the keypad to see.
Also, my phone ran out of storage during generating the block list, which the app said required resetting the entire phone. Deleting the app, clearing some space, then reinstalling the app was a less catastrophic solution.
App Privacy
The developer, Kinnaman Software LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Kinnaman Software LLC
- Size
- 15.9 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2023 Kinnaman Software LLC
- Price
- $4.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.