How to block unknown numbers on iPhone

Why you can't block unknown numbers on iPhone and what to do instead

Apple doesn't allow blocking unknown numbers

The iPhone operating system doesn't currently allow any app to block calls from unidentified or unknown numbers. This is an Apple limitation, not a Hiya Spam Blocker limitation.

What you can do instead

  • Enable Silence Unknown Callers — go to iPhone Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Calls from unknown numbers will be silenced and sent to voicemail.

  • Use Call Screener (Premium) — unknown callers are prompted to state their name and reason for calling before your phone rings.

  • Block specific prefixes — use "Numbers that begin with" in the Block List to block common spam area codes.

June 4, 2026 - v9.x, 10.x

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