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AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Total installs
- 1.8 million
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.47
- 16,676 ratings
- Last updated
- April 7, 2023
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 15 years, until January 2026. It was popular, with 1.8 million installs. Users were divided: 3.5 stars from 16,676 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- August 2010
Installs over time
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to January 2026
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was installed 1.8 million times before it was removed.
Competitors
Similar apps and more from PrivacyStarMore from PrivacyStar
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 5.5.1.2584
- Launched
- August 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to January 2026
Comments on PrivacyStar: SCAM protection for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 39
- App size
- 39.4 MB
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by PrivacyStar: SCAM protection
About the app and developer
About PrivacyStar: SCAM protection
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was a communication app developed by PrivacyStar. It was removed from Google Play Jan 13, 2026.
Install Statistics
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection had been installed 1.8 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was rated 3.47 out of 5 stars, based on 17 thousand ratings.
App Information
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was free. The app size was 39.40 MB. The last available version was 5.5.1.2584. The last update was on April 7, 2023.
Technical Requirements
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection required Android 8.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since August 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about PrivacyStar: SCAM protection
Is PrivacyStar: SCAM protection free?
Yes. PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was free on Google Play.
Is PrivacyStar: SCAM protection still available?
No. PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Jan 13, 2026.
Does PrivacyStar: SCAM protection contain ads?
No. Google Play did not list PrivacyStar: SCAM protection as containing ads.
What Android version does PrivacyStar: SCAM protection require?
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection ran on Android 8.0 and higher.
How large is PrivacyStar: SCAM protection?
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection is 39.40 MB.
Is PrivacyStar: SCAM protection suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of PrivacyStar: SCAM protection as suitable for everyone.
How many times has PrivacyStar: SCAM protection been installed?
Google Play listed 1,000,000+ installs for PrivacyStar: SCAM protection.
How do people rate PrivacyStar: SCAM protection?
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection scored 3.47 out of 5 stars, from 16,676 ratings on Google Play.
Who made PrivacyStar: SCAM protection?
PrivacyStar: SCAM protection was developed by PrivacyStar. It was listed in the communication category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to PrivacyStar: SCAM protection?
People looking at PrivacyStar: SCAM protection also look at these communication apps: Call Blocker: Block Spam Calls, AICaller - Caller ID & SMS, Sync.me - Spam Call Blocker, Who - Caller ID, Spam Block, CallApp: Caller ID & Block.
Store listing
By PrivacyStar, from Google PlaySimilar apps
“Block ANY Call: scammers, spammers & fraud. Stop Telemarketers!”
Description by PrivacyStar Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
With PrivacyStar, you can reclaim control of your phone, with features like:
🔥 Scam Likely Protection
🔥 Enhanced Caller ID**
🔥 Reverse Number Search
🔥 Block by Call Category
🔥 Prevent callers from leaving voicemails**
🔥 Blocked call notifications**
🔥 Report fraudulent calls to FTC
Did you want some rave reviews? Well, CBS, TIME, and Forbes are among the many who loved it:
“PrivacyStar uses larger databases of untrustworthy numbers to preemptively block calls from the outside.” – The Verge
"PrivacyStar won’t just tell you who it is, but also identify the caller indicating how likely they are to be an annoying telemarketer." – TechCrunch
But let’s get to the features:
🆓 Scam Likely Protection - We update our database EVERY. SIX. MINUTES. By the time you’ve watched a few TikToks, we’ve refreshed all of our data with the most accurate information to ensure you’re protected against scammers, spammers, and fraudulent callers.
✅ Enhanced Caller ID** - Never wonder who’s calling again! We’ll identify incoming calls with a Name, Category, even an Enhanced Image and Logo when available.
🆓 Reverse Number Lookup - Lookup any number. Go ahead, try it. PrivacyStar will display the owner of the number and an associated call category, if available.
🚫 Block By Category - Block telemarketers, account services, shady politicians - even your ex.
🛑 Prevent Callers from Leaving Voicemails** - Block calls and prevent new voicemails, or block calls and send them straight to voicemail. Your phone, your choice.
🔔 Notifications** - We’ll shoot you a notification when calls are blocked, sent to voicemail, even when you have new voicemails.
📉 Report Callers - File a report against abusive callers directly from the app! We’ll send those reports to the FTC, and they’ll put them on a bad guys list.
🚫 Custom Call Blocking - Add any number to your blocklist. Seriously, any of them.
🆓 Category ID - Displays the Call Category of the incoming call, if available.
🛡️ Protect Privacy - Your contact list? Not our business. We only use your contacts to help your incoming call experience - your contacts stay where they belong, on your phone.
** = Features only available to Verizon, AT&T, and Cricket customers at this time
Interact with us on:
▪️Twitter - https://twitter.com/privacystar/
▪️Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/firstorioncorp/
▪️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/privacystar/
*Due to changes in the Android system, text blocking is not available on Android version 4.4 and higher.
*Enhanced Caller ID requires a network connection.
Recent changes:
This release corrects an issue where a number lookup did not return lookup name. It also provides a new reporting feature to report fraudulent calls.