3 Use a Solid Anti-Spam App
If your primary number has already been added to the National Do Not Call Registry, you’ll then need to find a solid anti-spam app (this is an especially useful step if you receive many spammy calls).
They are designed to tap into a database of all known robocallers, spammers, and fraudulent numbers so they can immediately identify what a call really is and help you deal with it so you don’t get calls from that number again.
If you don’t want to go looking around, we can save you some time and recommend the highly-rated Robokiller app, which is free to download, but does require a monthly subscription of $2.50. AT&T subscribers can also make use of their very own robo-blocking app, AT&T Call Protect.
Keep in mind there are many of these anti-robocall and spam call apps available on the app store, so try a few to find which app is best for you. After you’ve downloaded your app you’ll need to enable it in settings.
Enable the App in Settings
Your iPhone needs a little setup before you can start using your app effectively. To enable this feature, make sure the app you chose is fully downloaded, then:
- Head to Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down until you find the section for Phone and enter it.
- Here, look for the option that says Call Blocking & Identification. When you enter this section, you should see all the anti-robocall and spam apps that you have downloaded: Yes, you can download more than one anti-robocall app, and they should all appear here.
- Make sure the right apps are switched to On, and you are ready to go.
Make Sure the App Takes Care of Spam Calls
The top apps, like Robokiller will both identify robocalls by assigning company names to them, and automatically block the call so you don’t have to worry about it. You can watch your phone and check the app to make sure it’s working as intended – and to see who is spamming you with annoying calls.