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Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker

Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker

Stop spam, scams & junk texts

455 ratings
121 reviews
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$2.99 Free

Lowest price: Free 3 years ago (-100%)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 9, 2019
  • November 14, 2025

Developer

Daniel Bernal
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About

This app acts as a powerful spam blocker and text filter, allowing users to regain control over unwanted SMS messages. It effectively blocks scam texts, political messages, phishing attempts, and junk SMS, keeping your inbox clean and private.

✓Advanced text message filtering
✓Complete privacy protection
✓Smart message blocking with custom filters
✓Automatic notification control
✓Seamless integration with Messages app
✓Advanced filtering rules (PCRE)
✓100% transparent and open source
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bouncer. Based on 455 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Works as advertised
  • 🚀Effective at filtering spam
  • 🔒Privacy-focused, open-source
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and stability issues
  • 🤯Deleted user's filter lists
  • 🤔Inconsistent performance
  • 📱Doesn't work across devices
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What's New in Bouncer

2.9.0

November 14, 2025

Bouncer now works seamlessly with iOS 26! If you find the app useful, please consider leaving a review—it makes a huge difference for independent developers like me. Thanks for your support!

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Works amazing

If you’re having spam issues via text. This is the solution.
BwilhitBwilhit

Working great on iOS 26.3.1a

I was using Junkman for the past 6 months or so, but then the developer crippled the free version of the app and started charging outrageous monthly fees (he wanted $125 for a lifetime fee!). Then I found the Bouncer app for a reasonable one-time fee of $2.99, so I figured I’d give it a try. So far it’s done an awesome job sending trash messages rights to my spam folder on my iPhone 17 Pro Max running iOS 26.3.1. It’s super easy to create powerful rules to eliminate annoying political and promotional messages. Hats off to the developer…thank you.
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GypsyVoyagerGypsyVoyager

A tool I recommend to ALL my friends!

It’s been a great app, and lots is blocked out… Lots of items from scams to annoyances. A great fan of the blocking-by-keyword feature.
Micro DuckMicro Duck

So Helpful!

Bouncer has been so helpful in reducing the amount of political spam and solicitations I had been receiving. Before Bouncer I was losing usefulness of text messages generally due to the volume of spam I had been receiving. It provides a great defense for text spam!
sonarmantoosonarmantoo

Saved me from changing my phone number

Great app. Now all the political texts go to spam. You have to set up key works or phrases and it’s very easy to keep adding as needed. Really appreciate this app. A big thank you to the developer.
CSRebelCSRebel
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Welcome screen buttons not working

Bug

Filters not working as expected

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Automatic deletion of junk messages

Feature

Ability to block entire area codes

Feature

Integration with Apple Watch

Feature

Customizable filter categories

Feature

Regex support for advanced filtering

Feature

FAQ

What does Bouncer do?

Bouncer is a powerful spam blocker and text filter designed to stop unwanted SMS and text messages. It helps you block scam texts, political messages, phishing attempts, and other junk SMS, ensuring your inbox remains clean and you only receive messages that matter.

How does Bouncer protect my privacy?

Bouncer offers complete privacy protection as your text messages never leave your phone. All SMS filtering happens directly on your device, with no servers involved in the process, ensuring your personal communications remain private.

Is Bouncer free to use?

Yes, Bouncer is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for blocking unwanted text messages.

How does the smart message blocking work?

Smart message blocking allows you to create custom filters to block specific SMS keywords, stop texts from particular numbers, and filter out any type of junk messages. This feature is perfect for blocking political texts, scam SMS, and promotional messages.

Can I use advanced filtering rules with Bouncer?

Yes, Bouncer supports advanced filtering rules using PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expressions). This allows you to create highly specific custom text filters to stop virtually any type of unwanted SMS message.