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tellows - Caller ID & Block

Identify incoming calls, block unwanted spam calls and lookup phone numbers

tellows · app.tellows

4.8 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.9.5 8.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version
v2.9.5 (195)
Updated
Oct 7, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size
8.5 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Communication (app)
Listed since
Sep 25, 2020 (at least)
Permissions
20 (5 sensitive)
Website
tellows.de
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

tellows - Caller ID & Block is an app by tellows in the Communication category, listed since at least September 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.8.6, the APK grew from 7.6 MB to 8.5 MB. Since version 2.8.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including read contacts, read call log and display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.9.3. 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 v2.9.5

Android 16 upgrades added Nightmode

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

With the tellows app, you can identify unknown calls and get helpful information about spam, advertising and scam calls. tellows is based on a large community where users rate phone numbers and share their experiences. This helps you better assess incoming calls before answering. The ratings and comments come from other users and are continuously updated. You can look up unknown numbers, check the tellows score and add your own ratings to support other users. How tellows works 📞 Caller identification When your phone rings, tellows shows a risk assessment for the incoming call. The tellows score (from 1 – trustworthy to 9 – not trustworthy) helps you identify unwanted or potentially risky calls. 🔎 Look up unknown numbers Search phone numbers and view ratings, comments and general information about the origin of the number, such as the country or network. 💬 Rate and comment on numbers Rate phone numbers and share your experience with the tellows community. This helps improve the database and supports other users in assessing calls. 🚫 Call blocking and personal blacklist In the free version, you can manually block calls using a local blacklist. In the Premium version, community-based ratings can additionally be used for automatic blocking. The local blocklist also works without an internet connection. Features at a glance 📞 Caller identification with tellows score 🔎 Reverse phone number lookup ⭐ Community-based risk assessment 🌍 Information about number origin Premium features (in-app purchase) 🚫 No ads 🔄 Automatic blocking of risky numbers 📴 Offline caller identification 📋 Personal blacklist with all numbers you have rated negatively More information and support can be found on our website: https://www.tellows.co.uk

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v2.8.3. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v2.8.8 it requires Android 6.0+.

v2.9.5 LATEST Oct 7, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED v2.9.3 Sep 15, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED v2.9.2 Aug 23, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED v2.9.1 Aug 11, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED v2.8.8 May 11, 2026 7.7 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 7, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “tellows” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 6 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Oct 7, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Oct 7, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Stefan Rick, OU=Company, O=tellows, L=Eschenring 6, ST=04828 Bennewitz, C=DE
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)8F:9D:C3:4F:89:08:4E:01:58:A2:F7:11:1D:65:B1:30:C7:82:FC:9A
  • File MD5628db6cbeddb4574e993c6afa3494496
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (6 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (20)

tellows - Caller ID & Block requests 20 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

tellows - Caller ID & Block APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of tellows - Caller ID & Block for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.8.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.8.6 · All versions

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 tellows - Caller ID & Block free?

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

Is the tellows - Caller ID & Block 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 6 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 628db6cbeddb4574e993c6afa3494496.

Tags

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