aFirewall call and sms blocker

As mentioned elsewhere, the learning curve for setting up the various filters is very steep, but it works brilliantly, and in my experience at least, flawlessly.

No longer works w new phone, LG G6, no response to email, was good for years, very disappointed, purchased second time for new phone!! the following is my old review= Finally found one that works, phone doesn't ring and they don't go to voice mail!

I used to get multiple unlisted and spoof number (similar to mine) calls every day. I tried TrueCaller and some other apps that didn't work very well. This reliably blocks all of them, without even a ring, and lets other numbers through. The interface is a little clunky, but I'm not dinging it for that since it works so well where other more highly rated apps failed.

Lack of readily found instructions is the only flaw... once you get past that, this is a sweet app! (I have tried just about every other one... this one is a keeper!)

I just wanted to automatically send calls that were not from my contact list to voice mail. This app did just that. After trying many apps to do the same thing I am glad I have found a solution.

Hey guys it stopped working after Oreo update. Kindly add Oreo support too.. please... :)

Was great. Now I can't edit the rules. When creating a rule, it auto sets to block the black list and only the black list. Can't set to block multiple lists. Can't set to accept any lists, ie the white list. It gives the option to change the rules, but nothing saves. It just auto defaults to only block the black list.

I deducted one star because the rules are only time based and not number format based. I should be able to make rules that block SMS and calls from phone numbers with a certain format.

Good for blocking phone calls from numbers not in your contacts, but it also blocks random text messages from people in my contacts, people I talk to frequently.

Doesn't work on my (rooted) galaxy s6 Android 7.0

Well, thought I installed it okay, but the lack of, and/or non existent directions to set things up efficiently (without hunt-n-peck method) didn't seem to work. Hour after install, got a non-contact list sales call. Nothing blocked shown in call list....who knows how this thing is supposed to work. "Developer, Ain't nothing wrong with instructions". For those who feel they don't need instructions, they don't need to read them. Otherwise, in my opinion this is an incomplete app. Why would I even consider paying for an upgrade if the dangling carrot of a free version is so questionable. I'll consider uninstalling later, but for now I'll give it another chance to actually do...something! (Later the same day) Well, here's the evening update. Got two more sales type calls on same day, and still with no call blockages. THAT makes this app a reject. (Next day) Giving it another shot by trying to read-between-the-lines and securitizing the developer's choice of words/phrases (though that shouldn't really be necessary) and think I might have come a little closer to figuring out how to get this app started (more hunt-n-pecking). I'll give it a couple days to see if it's actually blocking as it advertises itself to. Developer needs to improve their bedside manners for assisting patrons who aren't quite as savvy as themselves. Still no closer to considering paying for anything yet (premium upgrade). One week later update: Okay, I haven't had a single unwanted phone call after "figuring out" how to block them. But, that's all I figured out. I updated my original 2 Star rating to 4 only because the original intent of trying this app was to make unwanted calls stop. And that it does. Not going to upgrade to premium since I don't know what else the developer intended to for lack of instructions, features, or help.

No support mindlessly hard to use

Awesome thanks for the recent update it's perfect!

Great app

Very good

A little more work and this app could be very good. The SMS functions are rather confusing and don't work as expected. Sometimes just finding where an incoming text is can be tricky. It also doesn't keep track of conversation threads well, often splitting them between the phone's messaging app and it's own 'default - even with aFirewall set as the default messaging app.

This was MY FAVORITE app... I told majority of my dorm mates about it ....but now that I have to use it as the default message center its trash ????????????????change it back please ????

The old FAQ only lists two hangup modes, but only one of those modes is in the current version. I need to know how the new hangup modes work, i.e. what callers will hear when I block their calls. I also don't want any notification of blocked calls but don't know if the 'Notification' switch provides that function. I'll upgrade my rating if I can find the information I need, assuming the app will do what I need.

Have used for years. Is simple to use & great app for free! Has had a few shaky updates but overall is pretty good. I like that I can set my own black-out time as I'm a day-sleeper but still have numbers on white list that will ring through. One Major Problem - app clashes with Shush! app. When unknown/blocked caller calls it activates Shush! until the call hangs up. Extremely annoying and disruptive!!! aFirewall dev has noted in this app for a long time that if anyone knows of clashing apps to let him know and he'll try to resolve. I contacted both devs. NEVER heard from aFirewall! Shush! contacted me immediately! Shush! dev emailed aFirewall dev 1 line of code to resolve problem but apparently he deemed it unworthy of his attention!!! Should be -2 * but really like app otherwise so -1*

"I have tested at least 30 selected(looked good to me) call blocking apps, where this app only has the capability of scheduling, some developers even couldn't understood what should be the functionality of their apps. However, this app is the best of this kind, One thing need to improve, Call Blocking and Accepting Lists page/window have two option buttons, from which one to select, but selection of "Block" or "Accept" does not reflect in the display i,e no way to understand which button or functions are active after having a selection. Please try to fix that. PLEASE TRY TO USE PHONE'S DEFAULT MESSAGING APP INSTEAD OF YOURS TO SEND MESSAGE TO THE BLOCKED INCOMING CALLERS. Thanks

Dont know what happened but now all calls with prefix come through. So not working anymore

Call forwarding doesn't work ir at least it doesn't work for my phone. Couldn't find a way to get a refund. Also deleted my old messages.

I tried all the other similar apps, they all lacked 1 basic feature or another and most had really awkward interfaces. This is only slightly strange but easy to get used to. It would be nice if you could merge the toast messages when deleting multiple messages, or perhaps remove toasts entirely, i don't see deleting messages as being a toast-worthy event. Other than that, i cant think of any issues, and it was definitely worth purchasing. Thanks dev

Hi Team, First of all good job done, i was looking for sms blocking on keywords & its working fine. Following enhancements can be added. 1) Add one more inbox for SMS for non blacklist sms. As of now normal msgs goes in stock sms app and we cannot delete it without making it default app. 2) provide options to mark multiple sms for deletion.

I actually looked forward to using this app and even purchased the premium version. My mistake. I started using SMS and now can't send photos with my texts. I have reverted to using my stock text messaging. I have requested a reimbursement.

This was MY FAVORITE app... I told majority of my dorm mates about it ....but now that I have to use it as the default message center its trash

Five stars for old one before update..after update lot of issues are there..no delivery report ciming even after doing it..entire conversation for the number is shifting into blocked list despite part of it when number is put in black list..also password was more good then fixed digit pin number..also many times it is just not asking pin no also and just opening on its own..dont know what is the issue..five stars for old one but after update you need to fix it up

I have owned this perfect app for years. It was intuitive and well designed. The last update made it irritating & it looks like an autistic 5 year old redesigned it. I hate it now.

Now it just sort of works, if the function of the app is to crash and restart my phone whenever someone on the block list calls.

The old FAQ only lists two hangup modes, but only one of those modes is in the current version. I need to know how the new hangup modes work, i.e. what callers will hear when I block their calls. I also don't want any notification of blocked calls but don't know if the 'Notification' switch provides that function. I'll upgrade my rating if I can find the information I need, assuming the app will do what I need.

It must be the default SMS app, but it's just about impossible to send an SMS. Incoming SMS go to stock app, when you want to reply you must change the default SMS to the stock app. Convoluted at best. Uninstalling

Very bad. Messages are sent to other recipients even if they are not the one intended to. And some messages are received from senders not the one sending aswell!!!

If you have just name with text messages can and not numbers so this application is useless if you are look for text message blocking

I love this app...but some time when i start this app..it does not remove complete history of blocked numbers from call log and frequently call number...kindly look into it to resolve at the earliest..then it get 5 star from every one..

This new version is blocking calls only. It is not able to block the messages.

Is it possible to include an unread message count badge for the sms messenger? Also would be great if you could change the name from "Default SMS app" to just "Messenger" or something

Blocks all the the spammers. It works flawlessly. Thank you. Highly recommended if you enjoy your privacy.

Today updated for samsung grand prime but this aplication fail to stop call and sms earlier it was best now iam searching for another app

Just blocked call/sms on a number and 2 seconds later they messaged me as normal. Afirewall still says they are blacklisted on both however. Fail

Have Data backup on my sd card that I need to import to my new phone and not able to do that..