HangUp

What HangUp is

HangUp is NordVPN’s standalone Android app for checking unknown calls in real time and screening incoming texts for threats. When it identifies a caller, it can show a name, company, or business before the user answers. Calls may be labeled Scam, Telemarketing, Finance, Fundraising, Services, Healthcare, or Government. Automatic blocking is available for Scam and Telemarketing calls, while other categories can be labeled but not automatically blocked. Calls HangUp cannot classify appear as “Unknown” without caller details on the call screen.

For incoming messages from unknown senders, HangUp checks sender reputation, links, and message content. It warns about messages it flags as malicious, provides a safe view, and can automatically move them to a junk or quarantine folder. The app is available through Google Play and requires a Nord Account. On first launch it requests Phone, SMS, Notifications, and Caller ID/Contacts permissions, which users can defer and enable later in settings. NordVPN says calls and messages are scanned as they arrive and their content is not stored afterward. Support offers live chat and an email form, with replies to email requests within 24 hours.

Who it suits

HangUp suits Android users who want caller identification, call labels, and screening for suspicious texts. It is also for Nord Account holders who want to block Scam and Telemarketing calls automatically.

Limits

The free plan supports automatic blocking only for Scam and Telemarketing calls; other categories can be labeled but not blocked automatically. If HangUp cannot identify a call’s category, it marks it “Unknown” and shows no details on the call screen.

Getting started

1. Install HangUp from Google Play.
2. Sign in with a Nord Account.
3. On first launch, grant the requested permissions or skip them and enable them later in settings.
4. Enable automatic blocking for Scam and Telemarketing calls if desired.

Verdict

Pick HangUp if you use Android and want to identify and label calls while screening unknown senders’ texts. Its free plan can automatically block Scam and Telemarketing calls, but other call categories are label-only. Look elsewhere if you need an iOS app now or automatic blocking for other categories.