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AT&T ActiveArmor

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AT&T ActiveArmor is a mobile security app designed to defend AT&T customers against malware, phishing, and other cyber threats. Let’s see how it stacks up against Robokiller.

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

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?

AT&T ActiveArmor is a mobile security app that offers features such as spam call blocking and data breach alerts. The app is the result of AT&T merging its two existing security offerings, AT&T Call Protect and AT&T Mobile Security.

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?

You can report a spam text to AT&T by forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM). However, AT&T’s spam text reporting functionality does not offer predictive spam text blocking like Robokiller does. It merely allows you to block texts from specific numbers.

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 texts, so you can rest assured you have the best defense against SMS scams.

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. Whereas AT&T call blocking is limited, Robokiller gives users customizable block and allow lists so they can stay free from spam without missing important calls.

Is AT&T ActiveArmor free?

You might be wondering, how much does AT&T ActiveArmor cost? 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:

Is AT&T ActiveArmor good?

The answer to this question largely depends on what you’re using the AT&T ActiveArmor app for. Although AT&T ActiveArmor offers a wide range of functions including safe web browsing and call blocking, Robokiller offers several advantages. For instance, Robokiller proactively identifies spam calls and texts before they reach your phone. You don’t need to be an expert in recognizing robocalls to be safe with Robokiller.

We recommend seeing how Robokiller compares to the competition and reading AT&T ActiveArmor reviews to get a full picture of the two apps. That way, you can decide what’s best for your specific needs.

Is AT&T ActiveArmor safe?

Although we can’t speak to whether AT&T ActiveArmor is safe to use, we believe that any robocall blocker app should be transparent about how it works and what data it collects. Robokiller was built with user privacy in mind. Read more about our stance on privacy.

AT&T Active Armor vs. Call Protect: What’s the difference?

As of April 2022, AT&T Call Protect features were moved to the AT&T ActiveArmor app, effectively combining the company’s call and data protection offerings into one service. Now, features like call blocking, identity theft protection, and public WiFi protection are are under the same umbrella.

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.


The Robokiller app is unique in that it doesn’t rely on users manually adding numbers to block. Instead, it uses predictive technology that analyzes each incoming call and text to identify whether or not it’s spam. To date, we’ve blocked over 1 billion spam calls and saved users over $600 million in the process.

With 99% effective spam protection, you won’t be interrupted by unwanted calls and texts. Instead, you can focus on what’s important.

Comprehensive spam protection is within reach. Start your free 7-day trial today!

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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
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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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