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See why thousands of people choose Robokiller over AT&T to protect themselves against spam calls.

Robokiller

AT&T ActiveArmor
Price
$4.99/mo or $39.99/yr
7-day free trial
$3.99/mo
Limited free offering
Call identification and blocking
Full spam call blocking
Category blocking
Global scammer database
1.5 billion phone numbers
Not listed
Real-time call screening
Block and allow lists
Block only
Voicemail
Transcription, visual voicemail
Forwards unknown calls to voicemail
Machine learning
Live audio fingerprinting
Spam-fighting robots
SMS protection

FAQs

What is the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app?

The ActiveArmor mobile security app is the result of AT&T merging its two existing security apps, AT&T Call Protect and AT&T Mobile Security. ActiveArmor includes features such as spam call blocking, reverse phone number lookup, and alerts when companies have data breaches.

Many AT&T phones already have ActiveArmor enabled, but users need to download the app in order to adjust their settings. They must also meet certain hardware, software, and contractual requirements in order to use the service.

Does AT&T ActiveArmor stop spam texts?

AT&T encourages its customers to report spam messages by forwarding them to 7726 (SPAM) but does not offer protection from them through ActiveArmor. This is a big deficiency; Americans receive billions of spam texts every month, and many of them are from scammers who try to trick people out of their hard-earned money.

Fortunately, Robokiller offers full protection from spam calls and spam texts, so you can rest assured that you have the best defense against scammers on both mediums.

What happens when you block a number with AT&T ActiveArmor?

AT&T ActiveArmor gives users a personal blocklist so they can prevent individual numbers from calling them. Known spam numbers are automatically sent to voicemail, while numbers on the user’s personal blocklist won’t make it through at all. Unfortunately, there is no “allow” list to ensure that certain legitimate callers aren’t accidentally blocked.

Customization is an important factor when it comes to letting in the callers you want and denying the ones you don’t. Robokiller gives users customizable block and allow lists so they can stay free from spam without missing important calls.

Is AT&T ActiveArmor free?

The free version of AT&T’s ActiveArmor is automatically enabled on all AT&T accounts, but users need to download the app themselves. The free edition of ActiveArmor excludes several features that are available in the Advanced version, which costs $3.99 per month per line.

Robokiller gives you access to the entire range of its features for $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, and we start you off with a free 7-day trial so you can try it out risk-free.

How do I uninstall AT&T ActiveArmor?

If you want to remove the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app and revert to the free service on your phone, follow these steps:

If you want to deactivate ActiveArmor and remove the service altogether, do the following:

The tools you need to live spam-free

Here are some of Robokiller’s unique features (that you can’t get with AT&T ActiveArmor).
Customizable call blocking
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Like Robokiller, AT&T allows you to customize your blocklist. However, unlike Robokiller, AT&T doesn't let you create an allow list. As a result, the app may block calls you want from getting through.

Audio fingerprinting
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Like many spam blockers, AT&T ActiveArmor blocks calls by checking them against global and personal blocklists. The problem is, scammers can just change numbers to get around that. Robokiller, on the other hand, uses machine learning to detect scammers based on their unique audio fingerprints. Scammers may change their numbers, but they can’t change their voices.

Spam text blocking
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AT&T ActiveArmor does not offer SMS protection. Robokiller, on the other hand, offers 99% effective robotext blocking.

Protection against spoofed calls
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Some robocallers imitate local phone numbers so you’re more likely to answer them. Unlike AT&T, Robokiller knows how to identify and stop these sneaky spam calls before they reach you.

Answer Bots
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Robokiller doesn’t just block robocalls, we make it fun. Answer Bots intercept incoming spam calls and mimic a real person to waste telemarketers’ time. You can even listen to the recordings. It’s a little poetic justice (and bonus entertainment) that AT&T just can’t offer.

Discover the benefits of Robokiller today.


Comprehensive spam protection is within reach. Robokiller blocks 99% of unwanted calls and texts, so you can live life phone-scam-free. Plus, get a little sweet revenge on scammers (and keep them from scamming others) with hilarious Answer Bots. Start your free 7-day trial today!

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app of the day 2019, 2020
Apple App of the Day
2019 and 2020
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Webby Award for Technical
Achievement
2019 and 2021
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FTC Robocalls Against
Humanity Competition
2015
best in biz 2019, 2020
Best in Biz Consumer
Product of the Year (Silver)
2019 and 2020
best in biz 2020
Best in Biz App of the Year
(Silver) 2020
stevie award winner
Stevie Award for Machine
Learning & Bot 2021
webby award winner
Webby Award for Technical
Achievement
2019 and 2021
ftc seal
FTC Robocalls Against
Humanity Competition
2015
best in biz 2019, 2020
Best in Biz Consumer
Product of the Year (Silver)
2019 and 2020
best in biz 2020
Best in Biz App of the Year
(Silver) 2020
stevie award winner
Stevie Award for Machine
Learning & Bot 2021
BBB accredited business
Better Business Bureau®
Accredited
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app of the day 2019, 2020
Apple App of the Day
2019 and 2020
webby award winner
Webby Award for Technical
Achievement
2019 and 2021
ftc seal
FTC Robocalls Against
Humanity Competition
2015
best in biz 2019, 2020
Best in Biz Consumer
Product of the Year (Silver)
2019 and 2020
best in biz 2020
Best in Biz App of the Year
(Silver) 2020
stevie award winner
Stevie Award for Machine
Learning & Bot 2021
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