Free caller ID customization app with full-screen photos, videos, text-to-speech, blocking, but occasional bugs
Free caller ID customization app with full-screen photos, videos, text-to-speech, blocking, but occasional bugs
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Program license Free
Developer Christophe Nys
Version 17.0.56
Works under Android
Also known as Full Screen Caller ID
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Developer
Christophe Nys
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
17.0.56
Also known as
Full Screen Caller ID
Pros
- Highly customizable full-screen caller screen for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls
- Uses photos and videos from camera, gallery, or online sources for caller ID
- Adjustable buttons, colors, and text size, plus theme support
- Text-to-speech feature can announce who is calling
- Integration with other Android apps for sharing contact pictures
- Multiple answer methods, either with buttons or by sliding the screen
- Includes call blocking and backup/restore for settings and images
- Large install base with many paid users, indicating long-time presence
Cons
- In-call screen can occasionally disappear, including bubble and notification access, on some devices
- Floating circle after a call may fail to close properly
- Phone number formatting tied to one region can show only the last four digits of some incoming numbers, especially international calls
- No copy-and-paste support for numbers and cumbersome manual editing
- HD photos must be assigned within the app or full-screen images look blurry
- Single-developer project with limited support and reports of unanswered messages
- Perception of missing updates and unresolved bugs reduces long-term trust
Full Screen Caller ID replaces the standard Android caller screen with full-screen photos or videos for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. It targets Android users who want a more visual, customizable call experience and are willing to trade some reliability and support for richer personalization.
Visual call screens with strong customization
The main strength of Full Screen Caller ID is how it changes the look of calls. Incoming, outgoing, and missed calls can all display in full-screen mode, using photos or videos from the device camera, gallery, or online sources. This gives each call a more personal feel compared to the default interface.
The app also focuses heavily on customization. Text labels and buttons can be adjusted, and you can fine-tune colors and text size to better match your taste. Theme support adds another layer of visual control, and Android integration lets you share images from other apps directly into contact profiles.
To avoid blurry pictures, the app expects HD images to be assigned from within its own menus rather than from the stock contacts application. When that extra step is taken, contact photos can look sharper during full-screen calls.
A notable option is text-to-speech. The app can read out who is calling, useful when you are not looking directly at the screen but still want to know who is on the line.
Call handling and extra tools
Full Screen Caller ID does more than change appearances. It tweaks how you interact with calls as well. Instead of only relying on the classic Android slider, the app lets you answer using on-screen buttons or by sliding the screen, which some people may find more comfortable.
There is also a video caller ID feature, so you can assign videos instead of static photos to specific contacts. For those who get unwanted calls, a built-in block list helps keep certain numbers from bothering you.
Settings and contact pictures can be backed up and restored. This keeps your customized setup safer if you need to reset your device or reconfigure the app.
Everyday usability and recurring issues
While the feature list is strong, real-world use shows some rough edges.
Number handling inside the app feels limited. There is no direct way to copy and paste a phone number, and editing an existing number means backspacing all the way to the part that needs correction. For anyone who frequently adjusts contact details, this quickly becomes tedious.
More concerning are several bugs that affect how calls are displayed. On some devices, such as an LG ThinQ, the in-call screen can occasionally vanish, including the small floating bubble and the drop-down notification entry. When that happens, getting back to the active call screen becomes difficult.
There are also reports of the small circular overlay that appears after a call not closing correctly most of the time. An overlay that lingers on screen after calls can be distracting and suggests that background services are not always behaving correctly.
Another significant problem lies in number formatting. The app uses a region setting tied to the developer, which can cause received calls to show incorrectly. In some cases, only the last four digits of the number appear, especially for international calls. Anyone who deals with contacts across borders or depends on seeing full numbers will find this behavior particularly frustrating.
Support, maintenance, and long-term confidence
Full Screen Caller ID is described as the original app of its kind, with more than 5 million downloads and over 50,000 paid installations. That reach suggests a long life on the market.
However, support and maintenance are clear weak points. The developer openly states that this is a one-person project and that not all emails can be answered. In practice, attempts to reach the developer about bugs can go unanswered for months, and the feeling that updates and fixes are not arriving can be strong. When combined with the number formatting problems and interface glitches, this limited support reduces confidence for anyone planning to pay for the app.
Verdict
Full Screen Caller ID offers rich visual customization, video caller ID, and handy extras like text-to-speech, blocking, and backup. For users who prioritize style and personalization of their call screen, it can be very appealing.
At the same time, persistent bugs, awkward number editing, unreliable number display for some calls, and limited developer responsiveness make it a risky choice if you depend on perfect call information and quick fixes. Those who are patient with quirks and mainly want a more colorful call interface may still find value here, but more demanding users should approach with caution.
Pros
- Highly customizable full-screen caller screen for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls
- Uses photos and videos from camera, gallery, or online sources for caller ID
- Adjustable buttons, colors, and text size, plus theme support
- Text-to-speech feature can announce who is calling
- Integration with other Android apps for sharing contact pictures
- Multiple answer methods, either with buttons or by sliding the screen
- Includes call blocking and backup/restore for settings and images
- Large install base with many paid users, indicating long-time presence
Cons
- In-call screen can occasionally disappear, including bubble and notification access, on some devices
- Floating circle after a call may fail to close properly
- Phone number formatting tied to one region can show only the last four digits of some incoming numbers, especially international calls
- No copy-and-paste support for numbers and cumbersome manual editing
- HD photos must be assigned within the app or full-screen images look blurry
- Single-developer project with limited support and reports of unanswered messages
- Perception of missing updates and unresolved bugs reduces long-term trust