# MessageCat — Block Spam Messages

> AI-powered spam message blocker with automatic SMS classification and real-time protection. (iPhone/iPad app by 瑞青 邓.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagecat/id6503609135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [瑞青 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749426631)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2024-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagecat/id6503609135/reviews.md

## What is MessageCat?

Smart interception is enabled with one click!
MessageCat uses advanced intelligent AI algorithms to keep you away from spam text messages.

- AI intelligent interception, one-click activation
No need to set complicated rules, one-click activation of intelligent filtering. Using artificial intelligence algorithms, MessageCat can accurately identify and block spam messages.

- Automatic SMS classification
Intelligent automatic classification according to the content of SMS: normal messages, spam messages, promotional messages, and transaction messages.

- Real-time online protection
Real-time check of new SMS messages to ensure that spam messages are immediately blocked, cloud-local dual accurate filtering, so that you are always protected.

- Offline intelligent filtering
Local filtering calculation works locally throughout the process, and accurate filtering of spam messages can be achieved without the need for a network.

- Intelligent filtering classification settings
Intelligent control of interception classification, while supporting keyword and number filtering rule combinations, creating your own world of rules.

- Block all SMS
If you encounter SMS bombardment, you can block all SMS with one click or enable the function of blocking SMS verification codes.

- Privacy first
Your privacy is very important to us. Turn on local intelligent filtering to ensure the security of your information.

- Feedback SMS
Copy the SMS and click "AI Recognition" to feedback the SMS content. MessageCat will be smarter after learning.

- Feedback and suggestions
Open the APP "About" to report the problems you encounter, and we will deal with them as soon as possible.

- Contact us
hi@byat.cn

- If you think it's good, remember to give it a 5-star rating and share it with your friends.

- User Agreement
https://gnw6h33mdr.feishu.cn/docx/ZKmId9O6forKcExUBumcqWzdn1c

## Key features

- AI intelligent interception
- Automatic SMS classification
- Real-time online protection
- Offline intelligent filtering
- Customizable filtering settings
- Block all SMS
- Privacy focused local filtering

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Member | $2.99 | per year |
| Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual membership | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Quarterly Membership | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Member | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Member | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagecat/id6503609135/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 很久没更新，更新后不能用了。

*2026-01-09*

环境是ios16.2,se3,启用后完全没有拦截效果了，自定义和默认的ai都不拦截。

**Developer response:** App软件语言需要设置为中文

### 5/5 — 好用

*2025-11-06*

一直期待这样的app，终于等到了！就是老是提示更新，但我已经是最新版了。

### 1/5 — 更新后订阅没了吗？

*2025-10-05*

很坑

**Developer response:** 点击【恢复购买】按钮即可

### 5/5 — 反馈

*2025-09-01*

很实用！

### 1/5 — 为什么软件订阅后卸载了，再装回来就要收费的

*2025-04-19*

为什么软件订阅后卸载了，再装回来就要收费的

### 1/5 — 更新后订阅消失了

*2024-11-24*

什么鬼，刚刚更新了app，订阅不见了。

## Frequently asked questions about MessageCat

### Does MessageCat have ads?

MessageCat does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional subscription plans for enhanced features.

### How does MessageCat's AI interception work?

MessageCat employs advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to accurately identify and block spam messages without requiring users to set complicated rules. It learns from feedback to improve its accuracy over time.

### Can MessageCat filter messages offline?

Yes, MessageCat offers offline intelligent filtering. The filtering calculations are performed locally, ensuring accurate spam blocking even without an active internet connection.

### What are the subscription options for MessageCat?

MessageCat offers several subscription plans including Weekly ($0.99), Monthly ($0.99 with a 7-day free trial), Quarterly ($0.99), Semi-annual ($2.99), and Annual ($0.99 with a 7-day free trial).

### How often is MessageCat updated?

The latest version of MessageCat is 1.5.13, last updated on March 26, 2026. Updates are released regularly to improve performance and add new features.

### What devices does MessageCat support?

MessageCat is available for iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its support for iOS platforms.

### How can I provide feedback to MessageCat?

You can provide feedback by copying a spam SMS and clicking "AI Recognition" to help the app learn. For general issues or suggestions, navigate to the "About" section within the app to report problems.

### Is MessageCat suitable for children?

MessageCat has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app focuses on privacy and security for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-17

Recognition model upgrade and performance optimization

### 1.7.0 — 2026-08-14

Remove outdated code, update the recognition model, and optimize performance.

### 1.6.8 — 2026-08-05

Update the model for more accurate recognition.

### 1.6.7 — 2026-07-28

Update the model for more accurate recognition.

### 1.6.6 — 2026-07-20

Update the model for more accurate recognition.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*