Should I Answer?
Should I Answer? is a community-based service and mobile app for identifying and protecting against unwanted calls, telemarketing, and expensive outgoing cal…
What Should I Answer? is
Should I Answer? is a community-based service and mobile app for identifying and protecting against unwanted calls, telemarketing, and expensive outgoing calls. Its database combines community reviews with phone number ratings and is updated daily. On Android, it can check a locally stored database offline and optionally block unwanted calls automatically, although automatic blocking may not work on every phone model. On iOS, number ratings appear in CallerID during calls or in Call History through the call blocking and identification extension. The service is available on Android, iOS, web, and as an extension. Its listed Android plan is free; the iOS automatic database updates plan has no listed price and includes a one-month trial period and free phone number information search. The Android manual says its local database stores phone numbers and statistics, while user reviews can be downloaded from the web service. Android requires version 4.1 or higher; Android 6 and later also require permissions for contacts, call information, and drawing over other apps.
Good
- Community reviews and phone number ratings are updated daily.
- Android can check its local database offline.
- iOS shows ratings during calls or in Call History.
- Android app issues can be reported with attached logs.
Watch out
- Automatic blocking may not work on every phone model.
- Android 6 and later require several permissions.
- iOS automatic database updates have no listed price.
Who it suits
It suits people who want community-rated phone number information and call protection across mobile devices. Android users who need offline checks may find the local database useful, while automatic blocking compatibility varies by phone model.
Verdict
Should I Answer? combines community phone number ratings with call identification and optional blocking. Check Android compatibility and the iOS update plan details before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Should I Answer?'s own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Android app | Free | Community-based call protection · Free |
| iOS automatic database updates | — | 1 month trial period · Free phone number information search · aprox.9.99 USD per 1 year |
The facts
Each one read from Should I Answer?'s own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android requirements
- The Android app requires Android 4.1 or higher; Android 6 and higher requires permissions for contacts, call information, and drawing over other apps.checked 9 Oct 2001
- iOS caller ID
- The iOS app displays number ratings in the CallerID area during calls or in Call History, using the iOS call blocking and identification extension.checked 9 Oct 2001
What it does
- Audience
- The maker says the iOS product may be used by individuals, nonprofits, commercial organizations, and government agencies.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Call blocking
- The Android app can optionally block unwanted calls automatically, though this may not work on every phone model.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Community database
- Its database combines community reviews with phone number ratings and is updated daily.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Compatibility limit
- The maker says automatic call blocking may be incompatible with some phone models because of manufacturer system modifications.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Offline use
- The Android app can check its locally stored database without an internet connection.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The Android manual says the local database stores phone numbers and statistics, while user reviews can be downloaded from the web service.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Should I Answer is a community-based service and mobile app that protects against unwanted calls, telemarketing, and expensive outgoing calls.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- Users can report app issues from the Android app, which attaches application logs to the report.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Brno, Czech Republicchecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker and history
- The maker identifies itself as Mister Group ltd., says the project team is based mainly near Brno in the Czech Republic, and traces the company’s history to the 1990s.checked 9 Oct 2001
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