Verizon Content Transfer vs Who Called

Verizon Content Transfer moves personal data from an old phone to a new one. It transfers contacts, photos, videos, calendars, call logs, and audio between Android and iPhone devices. Pairing uses a QR code, and Verizon’s Android instructions require Wi-Fi on both phones. Transfers are described as end-to-end encrypted, with data encrypted in transit. The app reports progress in real time and can resume an interrupted transfer. Contacts and media already backed up to a cloud service are not moved by this process; they must be restored through that service. Android instructions direct users to the Play Store when the app is not already installed. The iPhone listing requires iOS 15.0 or later, and the iPad listing requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. Verizon lists a free plan with download from the App Store and no wires, accounts, or cloud required. The pricing note states paid plans from $3.99/mo and a 15-day trial, while the free-trial field says no.

Who Called filters unwanted calls with an official telemarketer prefix list and community reports. Its Android and iOS apps can block risky numbers before the phone rings on Android, while uncertain numbers can ring with a warning. The website lets people check an unknown number’s reputation and report it. Reports can be submitted anonymously without an account. An optional SMS shield hides notifications from unwanted messages without storing or transmitting message content. The maker says the apps have no account, ads or third-party trackers, and that user data is not sold or shared. Personal blocking rules, settings and the local call-filter log stay on the device and are removed when the app is uninstalled. Lookups and reports send information to the service; lookups are not stored, while reports are retained for at most 365 days. The API is hosted in the European Union and uses HTTPS/TLS encryption. Who Called is open source, free at free, and support is offered by email in French or English.