The table that says it all
| What matters to you | Egidio | Hiya |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks known spam calls | ✓free, forever | ✓Premium $3.99/mo |
| Detects a scam from a never-reported number | ✓behavioral analysis | ✗relies on curated database |
| Analyzes scam text message content | ✓ | ✗ |
| Protects WhatsApp, Telegram + 180 apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Connects calls + texts + messaging apps | ✓the only app that does this | ✗ |
| 100% on-device analysis | ✓ | ✗server-based lookup |
| Family mode — protect up to 4 loved ones | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | $0 forever (calls + texts)Premium $29.99/yr · 183 apps | Free tierPremium $24.99/yr |
What Hiya does well
Let's be fair: Hiya has built a genuine reputation for a clean, privacy-conscious spam database — it doesn't harvest your contacts, and its call-blocking accuracy for known spam is consistently well-regarded. If your only need is filtering out already-flagged robocalls, Hiya does that job well.
What a curated database will never see
- A database tells you about yesterday: it flags numbers that have already been reported. A brand-new scam number hasn't been flagged yet.
- A fake bank rep calls from an ordinary mobile number — sometimes spoofing the real bank's number.
- The fake package notice arrives by text. The fake crypto pitch by Telegram. The fake relative by WhatsApp. None of that is in a call database.
The real question
A modern scam isn't a single call. It's a story: a reconnaissance text, then a call "from the bank," then a WhatsApp message to close. Hiya sees one flagged call. Egidio sees one attack — and stops it before the story ends.
Why you have to choose
Android only lets one app at a time filter your calls. Whichever you pick decides what rings through.
Pick the one that protects the furthest: calls, texts, and 183 messaging apps, 100% on your phone. No account. No ads.
Try Egidio free Calls + texts free forever · Messaging apps in PremiumFrequently asked questions
Can I use Hiya and Egidio at the same time?
Android only lets one app filter calls at a time. You have to pick which one does the job.
Is Hiya free?
Hiya has a free tier with basic protection. Premium runs around $3.99/month or $24.99/year.
Does Hiya protect WhatsApp or Telegram?
No. Hiya's core is calls, with some spam-text detection. It doesn't analyze messaging app content.
Will Hiya catch a never-reported scam number?
Hiya relies on a curated database. A brand-new scam number hasn't been flagged yet.
Is Egidio free?
Calls and texts: free forever, no ads. Messaging apps: Premium at $29.99/year.