KarmaCall vs Hiya
Find out which spam call blocker is right for you
Both KarmaCall and Hiya help protect you from unwanted calls, but with fundamentally different approaches. While Hiya focuses on identifying and blocking calls through advanced AI, KarmaCall adds a unique dimension by paying you for every blocked spam call. Let's see how they compare.
Get paid for blocked calls
Automatic blocking (premium only)
Premium: $4.99/month (10x rewards)
Supreme: $9.99/month (100x rewards)
iOS: Starting at $1.99/month
Lifetime plan: $99
Premium: $3.99/month
14-day trial
Premium: $0.001 per blocked call
Supreme: $0.01 per blocked call
Customizable settings
Standard blocking only
• Custom deposit amounts
• Adjustable verification time
• Enhanced control
• Caller ID
• Block list
• Spam detection
Refundable Paywall for unknown callers
Monetary incentive system for legitimate callers
Call Screener (Premium)
Reverse Number Lookup
Deepfake detection (AI Phone app)
You control your data
Relies on community feedback
Also powers some carrier-based solutions
Why Choose KarmaCall over Hiya?
Get Paid, Not Pay
While Hiya charges up to $99.99/year for their premium services, KarmaCall is completely free AND pays you each time you block a spam call.
Financial Accountability
KarmaCall's unique deposit system adds financial accountability for callers that Hiya doesn't offer, ensuring only people with legitimate reasons can reach you.
Simple and Effective
KarmaCall offers a straightforward solution without the tiered pricing and complex feature sets of Hiya and its separate AI Phone app.
True Control
With KarmaCall, you're not just blocking calls - you're actively profiting from the spam call problem while maintaining control over your data.