Mr. Number Lookup & Call Block Reviews

by 1SLK

So all the years people supported MrNumberLookupCallBlock, told everyone about it, kept MrNumberLookupCallBlock alive and going , Now the loyal customers have to actually pay for it? Wow who needs enemies with friends like this?
MrNumberLookupCallBlock is a complete nightmare now. It does not even have a purpose. Initially MrNumberLookupCallBlock was allowing you to keep track of numbers that contacted you , it allowed you to see when the number called you last, the amount of times it called, actual name of the persons whose the phone is in, where the phone was coming from like location of the number. This service was for everyone number that called you. Kept track of all incoming and outgoing calls from your device. You would be allowed to personalize your contact number as well as others who you were familiar with for personal reasons, references, etc. MrNumberLookupCallBlock does nothing at all. I doesn’t even have professional numbers listed for businesses, schools , offices , anything at all. So basically this is a app that is for a 3 year old to input a number and the screen will allow you to see it again. Oh yeah don’t forget to pay for that service. I don’t know why all the years this was available for free now they want to charge the loyal customers and do absolutely nothing for them. This is such a horrible situation. No more Mr Numbers.. pay $80 for a lifetime of ,,,,🙄,,, preschool time saver. Thank you .

by Brooke Martini

Don’t install!! I installed MrNumberLookupCallBlock to do a reverse lookup on a number that called me. It wasn’t very helpful with that, as it came back with someone’s name instead of a company. But since there was a 7-day free trial, I thought I would keep it for a week and then unsubscribe before it renewed if I didn’t find value in it. When setting it up, I saw that it offered an “anti-spoofing” service to warn you of incoming calls from numbers that had the same first 6 numbers of your own cell number...because those are likely spoofers I guess. I thought to myself “hmmm...I used to get calls from numbers like that but I haven’t for awhile so I won’t turn on that feature.” Well wouldn’t you know it...the day before my free trial ends, I get 6 (SIX!) calls from numbers that had the first 6 numbers as mine. I called one of the numbers back and it was this lady with kids in the background saying she didn’t call me. I almost let the subscription renew because at first I thought “Gee, I really need to keep that Mr. Number app and turn that anti-spoofing feature on!”

But I’m on to you, Mr. Number!! I don’t know how you generate calls from random phone numbers that match the first part of mine, but I know you are doing it to trick people into letting the subscription auto-renew.

by EducatedSquirrel

I have use MrNumberLookupCallBlock for a very long time. In the past I found it incredibly useful as it allowed me to not only block numbers are messages from certain numbers, but also allowed me to see who was calling me from various numbers and if it was reported as spam or not. Unfortunately now they have most of the information behind a pay wall with their new premium service. I now can look up a number, but I can’t see who was actually calling me unless I want to pay extra. MrNumberLookupCallBlock used to be amazing now it’s pretty much only useful for blocking specific numbers which I can do via my phone settings.

It should also be noted that blocking a number via MrNumberLookupCallBlock doesn’t actually prevent the number from calling you, it just auto hangs up the call for you. It would also delete text messages you’re getting. I am also incredibly disappointed in MrNumberLookupCallBlock because they collect a ton of data and I don’t believe that they are using it in an ethical manner. Highly recommend uninstalling and deleting MrNumberLookupCallBlock.

by EKBryant

Still not worth paying for and I will not be renewing my paid subscription. I don’t need a service that allows all MARKED as spam numbers to call my phone. Actually I get more spam calls now than I did before subscribing to this so called service. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON MrNumberLookupCallBlock!

DO NOT PAY FOR THIS, WASTE OF MONEY!

Unless something happens to make MrNumberLookupCallBlock actually block numbers that have been marked MANY times as Spam I will not be renewing my paid subscription. Also I’ll note that I do have all my settings set to block and these spam callers still get through to call me. That is unacceptable, I can somewhat understand a new spam number getting through but not a number that has many people already marked it as spam. I really had high hopes for MrNumberLookupCallBlock because I am beyond tired of all the telemarketers but so far MrNumberLookupCallBlock does not do its part to justify paying for it. So far all I can see it does is sometimes it will mark a number as spam while letting it ring my phone. That alone is not worth paying for.

by NYCJoshua64

I used Mr Number for almost a year, but after a few months, I started seeing SPAM calls increase. Same thing with Hiya, which owns MrNumberLookupCallBlock as well. At first I brushed it off as coincidences. Almost all of the increases were from Chinese speaking callers/bots/recordings. The same with another call-blocking app, TrueCaller. Originally, I had all 3 installed and would switch them on and off to see which worked best, at first. Then it became about which was the worst. THEY WERE ALL BAD. One day, I uninstalled all 3 apps and guess what? Almost all the SPAM calls stopped. Not all, but I’d say 85-90% of them. It wouldn’t surprise me if one day we found out that they were actually selling the membership lists to specific companies which they’d let through knowing they were spam. My suggestion is to uninstall all SPAM blocker apps, particularly foreign ones. I believe they are selling all our private information & data from what kinds of devices we use to who is more susceptible to being SCAMMED, not just SPAMMED.

by Hayblack

I’ve used Mr Number for several years when it was free & it was okay. Since “upgrading” to “Premium” for $2.99 a month, there is negligible improvement. The User still has to do all the work of reporting bogus, scam or telemarketing calls in order to build Mr Number’s database of bad actors. That might be acceptable if Mr Number displayed the information in their database on your phone at the time the call came in, but it doesn’t. You have to copy the number from your “received” list, go into MrNumberLookupCallBlock , and search for it. Then it will show what, if anything, is in their database. Sure, after a search you can block the number, but you can do that on your phone software. Mr Number does nothing to identify “Robocallers” spoofing the Caller ID. Even at just $2.99 a month, it’s not worth it. I’ll be cancelling because Mr Number does not allow going from “Premium” back to free, even though there is little difference.

by Gommboy

The price for MrNumberLookupCallBlock is great, however their is nearly no value to MrNumberLookupCallBlock . It will occasionally give me the name of a blocked number. It has never informed me of any calls that it has blocked. And based on all the calls I’ve ever received from robo callers or spammers it has never blocked any. If they want to add Value to their app they need to allow MrNumberLookupCallBlock to sink up with the numbers you’ve already blocked on your iPhone phone/contacts app. Because as it is now I have to manually type the number into MrNumberLookupCallBlock if I can remember it. Also if I cut and paste a number from recent calls,after pasting it I have to painstakingly and consumingly delete every spaces or any other characters other than numbers for it to work. It’s just not worth your time or your money to try to have an additional app block your calls when you could simply block them from your iPhone phone/Contacts app

by Bugga This

MrNumberLookupCallBlock started out good but now I’m getting 6-8 spam/fraud calls still getting thru each day! There’s no way to refresh MrNumberLookupCallBlock , which is an issue I’m dealing with now.
I’ve set up for automatic updates and noticed it’s definitely not updating! Blocked 3 numbers yet the numbers I blocked are still getting thru!
Ended up closing out of MrNumberLookupCallBlock and reopened it hoping that would force it to update.
Have had the paid subscription for several years now. It worked great but there’s just way to many spam/fraud calls getting thru. Definitely doesn’t work like it once did. Unless these glitches are fixed, this will most likely be my last paid subscription. Need an app that actually works.
Another issue is it allows “government” calls. Unfortunately these spammers are using spoofed government numbers which makes it very frustrating.

by Cantuseit

Ok, when I first started using MrNumberLookupCallBlock, it used to give names for numbers calling if they were available. If I didn’t recognize the name I wouldn’t answer. Then, they stopped showing names and required premium subscription to get names. After a while I decided to subscribe. During the trial, I realized that the information was useless because those names were for the true number owner but the scammers were faking the caller id, so really the info they were giving was useless. Well, I already don’t answer calls from numbers that are not in my contacts, and my greeting says I won’t answer unknown numbers, and I won’t return calls unless they leave a message. If the call is legit, the caller should leave a message so I’ll call them back. So, what do I need MrNumberLookupCallBlock for at all. I just ignore numbers that I don’t know. If the caller leaves a message and it is someone I want to talk to, I’ll call them back. So simple, I don’t need an app at all!

by Castsajen

So I’ve had this for about a week now... and it’s not getting better it’s getting worse. I know sometimes the holiday season can explode with evil and ridiculous spam) so I’m gonna give it a little bit more time but I wanted to bring the rating down so the developers can take a look. I am using it correctly it is updated, there’s just something going on when it comes to how many spam calls I’m getting especially for what I’m paying. I want to give you guys a chance to make it right. Thank you so much. Dec - 14th) 2020 So I’ve only had this for a day now but if you are like me you’ve been through a lot of different apps. I know people get angry when something isn’t free. But I know my services aren’t free and that’s how you survive and pay your bills. So MrNumberLookupCallBlock full disclosure is four dollars a month. And they offer packages if you want to pay for a year upfront or a lifetime. I’m going to go on a monthly basis and see how it goes. I figure if they can keep the spam calls away in the things that are annoying in my life when I’m all in really under a lot of pressure that’s worth A cup of Starbucks coffee every month. Which is really what this equates to. So I’ll be back for an update in a week or so ) and will continue to send fair reviews based on my experiences. If these guys can give me peace of mind I’m happy to pay them.

by GAV MAD

Mr. Number works satisfactorily for what it is meant to do. It generally can ID phone numbers, but also allows users to edit ID information. I don’t know how that does or doesn’t effect accuracy. It could be used to remove ID from numbers by the number owner. It could also be used to assign a false name to a number by the number owner.

What I really can’t understand is why Mr. Number doesn’t integrate into the iPhone calls. Anytime I get a phone call from an unknown number I have to type the number in to Mr. Number to get an ID (or be told there is no ID). It is extremely cumbersome to have to do that in the moment. I wind up missing those calls because I have to type the number in to MrNumberLookupCallBlock , which takes time. This seems like something that could be fixed with relative ease so I’m not sure why it has never been addressed.

by Abigail's Pod-dictions

Update:
Originally 5 ⭐️ rated review, but while still fairly good, the quality & reliability of MrNumberLookupCallBlock has declined (if this was free I’d be more willing to let it go). A lot more spammers & potential fraud has come through than it used and more often than not, no name/ID linked to the number rendering fairly useless. I wish MrNumberLookupCallBlock would make a little bit of an update for better protection & ability to take action or just filter certain calls all together. As opposed to the current selections of “reporting” a number without much action/response or simply “blocking”. I’d like to be able to get my number removed from any listing or hidden so I’m less likely to get bombarded with this stuff.
Otherwise I do like MrNumberLookupCallBlock in general, enough for a 4 ⭐️ rating.
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I downloaded this free app as a back up years ago & it quickly became a favorite. It has become one of my staples in fielding scammers, telemarketers & creepers alike. One of the few apps I can say remains reliable, user friendly and the updates aren’t irritating- which I can rarely say about other apps, it just keeps on improving a simple, easy, reliable format. Mr. Number is a chick’s best friend

by Xxx456xxx

I LOVE MrNumberLookupCallBlock!!! I don’t know how, but for some reason in the past few months I suddenly began receiving dozens and dozens of robo calls and telemarketing calls. Must have inadvertently disclosed my number on the wrong form. What REALLY annoyed me about it was that I am and have been on the National Do Not Call registry, which makes this contact illegal. However, because of my job I do often receive calls from unknown numbers, so I often pick up. I was so annoyed, I was quite honestly on the verge of changing my number entirely.

Anyway, downloaded MrNumberLookupCallBlock after a recommendation. It tells you if the call you don’t recognise is a scam or suspected scam, and offers you the chance to block all future calls from that number. You can also add numbers to the block list at any point, and it’s very easy.

After a week with MrNumberLookupCallBlock, my unwanted calls dropped from about 10-20 per day to 3-5, and now - two months in- I’m down to on average 2-3 per week. SO much better!

by AlMc3407

For one, the caller ID and Spam/Fraud notification is great! I don’t allow MrNumberLookupCallBlock to refresh in the background so I do have to allow an update of the database from time to time. If I miss an update some spam gets through. The neighbor spoofing feature is also great! Note that if you have family with a similar number it will block their numbers when this feature is turned on or you can add their contact to allow their calls to get through.

Overall a great app and has been tremendous in helping me spot spam and fraud calls, as well has saving my time and headaches with spoofed numbers. Worth the subscription in my opinion!

by Stressed No More!

I get so many spam / hang ups/ telemarketer in a day I switched my 10 year landline into a cell phone just so I could start identifying, auto rejecting, and blocking the calls up to a dozen a day! Then I read an article suggesting Mr. Number could do it for me. So I downloaded the free app a week ago and it’s working for me! I am notifying them daily of spoofed local numbers and instantly see them identified to warn others! Mr Number already blocks over half the hang ups I get normally, and I can review the numbers it blocked Incase a friend’s number is spoofed, as I am sure those hang up calls are spoofing my number. It even blocks 11 and 12 digit foreign numbers!
All I can say is WOW! Mr Number where have you been, I needed you in my life! I love you man!

by BCSurvivor_Mel

Great job to the developer…awesome app!!
I’m extremely happy w/the results oDefinitely worth every penny spent sinceI found this wonderful gem of an app!
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by Elm32

MrNumberLookupCallBlock is amazing! I have been searching all over MrNumberLookupCallBlock Store to find the best app that blocks telemarketing calls and all of them either don’t work or cost a tremendous amount of money. However Mr. Number actually works! Ever since I have downloaded MrNumberLookupCallBlock I have received ZERO telemarketing calls. What’s great about MrNumberLookupCallBlock is that it’s free and you have options on whether you would like to block telemarketing calls or you would like MrNumberLookupCallBlock to warn you when someone calling you is actually a telemarketer. Lastly, MrNumberLookupCallBlock also has a premium version, which obviously costs money, so imagine how much better it is than the standard software. If I were you though, I would just stick to the standard version of MrNumberLookupCallBlock because it does all the work that I expected MrNumberLookupCallBlock to do!

by TomInTN

First of all, to all the people who think that MrNumberLookupCallBlock blocks calls that are in the master list. It doesn’t and it never says that in the description. My wife and I have been using it for a while and it helps to know who’s calling. If the number is in your block list, it will say so. It won’t block anyone in your contacts. I’m happy that it warns me about possible spoofing numbers.
Again, MrNumberLookupCallBlock DOES NOT BLOCK calls. It is just a great way to get an idea of who’s calling.
As I have told my wife, “If you don’t recognize the number, don’t answer. If it’s important, they’ll leave a voicemail”. She uses MrNumberLookupCallBlock now and agrees that it helps to know what calls to answer.

One bug in the last update: it prompts me to enable push updates/notifications and I have but it doesn’t seem to take the setting.

by Jennatar

I've been getting "neighbor-spoofing" calls for months. I ignored the problem until I received an angry voicemail from a local woman (because my number is also being "spoofed," natch, popping up on other victims' caller ID), at which point I felt motivated to take more decisive, defensive measures against these obnoxious robocalls.

Mr Number has a setting to block these calls, plus phone calls from telemarketers and criminals alike. Since installing Mr Number a couple months ago, only two robocalls have slipped through. I did my civic duty and reported both numbers, with hopes that I can help protect my fellow humankind from these obnoxious and occasionally dangerous phone calls. I would not hesitate to install MrNumberLookupCallBlock on the smartphone of a loved one, especially the elderly or the young.

I've been considering purchasing a subscription out of gratitude, but the base Mr Number app is already essentially robo-proof on its own.

by Jerelena

This is my favorite ap. I use it EVERY day. Why put up with scammers and worse? They finally made me quit using a house phone. But now with my cell phone, as soon as I get a call from someone I don’t recognize, I don’t answer. Then I “copy” the calling number, let Mr. Number look it up and tell me who or what is calling and from where, and gives me a choice of what to do with it. Three times out of my last 50 unknown calls, it was someone or some office I DO want to use, so I added them to my phone directory. All the rest I had Mr. Number block and tag as scam or worse (extortion, etc) due to feedback from previous clients. I don’t need to because somebody else already has reported it to Mr. Number! How great is that???