Call Filter

A simple and effective app to block unwanted calls

Callfilter.app · callfilter.app

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v1.21.2 4 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.21.2 (1212)
Updated: Jul 24, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 4 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Jan 11, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: callfilter.app
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Call Filter is an app by Callfilter.app in the Communication category, listed since at least January 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read contacts, read phone status and identity and display over other apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.21.2

1. Added additional notification when the app doesn't see some incoming calls. 2. Significant optimization of the phone number verification module. Now the app works more stable on older and/or slower phones.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Call Filter is a simple and effective app to block unwanted calls. The app is free, does not contain ads, and does not collect or transfer personal data and contacts. The Call Filter automatically blocks the following types of incoming calls: - Advertising and intrusive services over the phone; - Calls from scammers; - Calls from debt collectors; - Intrusive offers from banks; - Surveys; - "Silent calls", instantly dropped calls; - Calls from the numbers in your personal blacklist. Wildcards are supported (optional); - All incoming calls from the numbers that are not in your contacts (optional); - Any other unwanted calls. The Call Filter does not require access to your contacts! Unlike other blocker apps, Call Filter does not require access to your contacts. It is easy to use and stable in operation. The blocked numbers database is updated several times a day. Your phone chooses the refresh rate automatically based on the state of your battery, Internet connection speed, and connection type (Wi-Fi, LTE, H+, 3G, or EDGE). The Call Filter is designed to update the blocked numbers database as often as possible, without draining your battery, wasting extra traffic or slowing down your Internet access when you use it.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 24, 2024.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 24, 2024
Validated against Google Play Jul 24, 2024
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5F:4B:7D:FF:B1:DC:52:F5:64:D2:5C:BD:D7:59:D9:DF:73:41:20:D2
File MD551c88a0c3017c15b2c5af00f8704ad11
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Call Filter requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) callfilter.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Call Filter APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Call Filter free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Call Filter APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 51c88a0c3017c15b2c5af00f8704ad11.