Hiya is a mobile caller ID and call protection app that identifies callers, screens unwanted calls, and warns about suspected fraud and AI-generated voice scams. Its official consumer page lists basic protection as permanently free, with additional capabilities available through an upgrade.
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Device fit
Supported platforms
AndroidiOS
Capabilities can differ across platforms. Check the official plan and device requirements.
Before you subscribe
Free-plan availability
A free plan is available.
The official consumer page states that basic protection is always free. It lists an upgrade for additional features; no trial period is presented on the current product page.
Listed features
From the linked official sources
Caller identification for known callers and spammers
Background screening and blocking of spam, telemarketing, and robocalls
Spam-number reporting
Real-time AI voice and deepfake detection
Fraud-call detection with warnings and automatic blocking of dangerous calls
What the facts offer
Strengths
Provides a permanent free basic tier covering caller ID, basic call blocking, and spam-number reporting.
Combines call screening with real-time voice/deepfake and fraud-call warnings on supported mobile platforms.
Check the trade-offs
Things to consider
The product page presents several advanced capabilities, including AI voice detection, fraud detection, and visual voicemail, as premium rather than part of basic protection.
The official consumer materials identify iOS and Android support but do not document a Windows, macOS, Linux, browser, or web app.
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