Editor's Review
Reverse Lookup is your go-to app for identifying unknown callers 📞 and blocking unwanted spam and scam calls 🚫. This ad-free version supports ongoing development, ensuring you get the best features and performance. It leverages publicly available data published by phone companies to provide you with caller information. 🕵️♀️
Key Features:
- Caller Identification: Quickly identify who's calling you, even if the number isn't in your contacts. 🔍
- Spam Detection: Detect and block spam calls, protecting you from potential scams and unwanted solicitations. 🛡️
- Community Insights: Benefit from a comments section where users share information about specific numbers. 🗣️
- Easy Contact Saving: Save identified numbers as contacts with a single tap. 💾
- Caller Location Mapping: Map the caller's location based on available data. 📍
- Expanded Search: Easily expand your search to popular search engines like Google for more information. 🌐
How It Works:
Reverse Lookup uses publicly available data to provide caller information. It’s important to note that there’s no public directory for cellphones, so data on those numbers may be limited. The app returns data as published by phone companies, so if the information is outdated, it reflects the phone company's directory. 🏢
Permissions Explained:
The app requires several permissions to function effectively. Here’s a breakdown:
- INTERNET: Needed to access lookup databases. 📡
- READ/WRITE CONTACTS: Used to filter known numbers and create “send to voicemail” contacts. 📇
- CALL PHONE: Allows one-click calling after a lookup. 📞
- READ PHONE STATE: Creates notifications for unknown calls. 📱
- NETWORK STATE: Ensures you have a data connection. 📶
- GET ACCOUNTS: Attaches “send to voicemail” contacts to your Google account. 📧
- READ CALL LOG: Lists unknown calls on the main screen. 📜
Reverse Lookup values your privacy and is transparent about how each permission is used. This version directly supports ongoing development by being ad-free, providing a seamless user experience.👍
Features
Identify unknown callers easily
Detect and block spam calls
Comments section for user insights
Save number as contact easily
Map the caller's location
Expand search to Google
Ad-free experience
One-click calling
Read call log to list unknown calls
Pros
Identifies unknown callers quickly
Detects and blocks spam effectively
Offers insights via user comments
Provides caller location mapping
Easy access to search engines
Cons
Limited data on cellphones
Outdated info from phone companies