Robokiller is a mobile app that blocks spam calls and unwanted text messages. Its published capabilities include call blocking, SMS filtering, spam reporting, and optional paid features such as Answer Bots and Call Screening.
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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.
Robokiller's official help page describes a permanent free version, not only a trial: it is free to download on iPhone and Android and provides a daily-updated Global Blacklist, blocked-call notifications, weekly blocking insights, and spam reporting/Spam Patrol. Answer Bots, Call Screening, and Personal Data Protection require the paid plan.
Listed features
From the linked official sources
Blocks spam calls using a daily-updated Global Blacklist.
Filters unwanted SMS and MMS messages, including scams, political spam, and texts from unknown senders.
Uses block/allow lists, number reputation, and content analysis for SMS filtering.
Provides blocked-call notifications and weekly insights on blocked spam calls and texts.
Offers spam reporting and Spam Patrol, with paid-plan features including Answer Bots and Call Screening.
What the facts offer
Strengths
The permanent free version includes a daily-updated blacklist, blocked-call notifications, weekly insights, and spam reporting.
SMS protection applies a three-layer process using lists, number reputation, and content analysis, with filtered messages reviewable in the SMS Junk folder.
Check the trade-offs
Things to consider
Answer Bots, Call Screening, and Personal Data Protection are not included in the free version.
On Android, full SMS filtering requires Robokiller to be set as the default SMS app during setup.
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