# SMS-Filter — Block spam SMS messages

> Filters spam SMS messages using customizable keyword lists on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Guy Shaviv.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1259920330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guy Shaviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/301042830)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, Hebrew
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1259920330/reviews.md

## What is SMS?

SMS filter uses the new iOS 11 capability to filter SMS messages. SMS filter will filter SMS messages from unknown senders that contain words in a "junk words" list in the app. Messages marked as junk will not cause alerts on the phone and will be visible in a special junk tab in the messages app. All the filtering SMS filter performs is done on device, your privacy is protected and no message content is sent off the device.

SMS filter comes with a pre-built list of common words in spam message in the English language. You may edit this list, add your own words or remove words, and you can add words in any language. SMS filter also contains a list of words in Hebrew if your device contains that language.

## Key features

- Filters SMS messages from unknown senders
- Blocks messages containing specified junk words
- Messages marked as junk do not trigger alerts
- Dedicated junk tab for filtered messages
- On-device filtering for privacy
- Customizable junk word list
- Supports multiple languages

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1259920330/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2019-07-09*

I wanted something to block spam texts sent to the previous person who had my number. Luckily they have a very unusual name, so blocking any text with that name in it took care of lots of spam. This app worked for a month or so, but now it doesn’t do anything. I’ve checked all the settings, deleted and reinstalled, but no luck. If it starts working again I’ll update my review.

## Frequently asked questions about SMS

### How does SMS-Filter work?

SMS-Filter utilizes iOS 11 capabilities to scan incoming SMS messages. It checks messages from unknown senders against a customizable list of 'junk words' to identify and filter out spam.

### Does SMS-Filter send my message content off my device?

No, all filtering performed by SMS-Filter is done directly on your device. This ensures your privacy is protected, and no message content is sent externally.

### Can I customize the list of words SMS-Filter blocks?

Yes, you can edit the pre-built list of common spam words, add your own keywords in any language, or remove words you don't want to filter.

### What happens to messages that SMS-Filter marks as junk?

Messages identified as junk will not trigger alerts on your phone. They will be moved to a special 'junk' tab within your Messages app for review.

### What devices does SMS-Filter support?

SMS-Filter is designed for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 11 or later to function.

### How often is SMS-Filter updated?

The latest version of SMS-Filter is 1.2, last updated on May 7, 2022. Updates typically address performance improvements and compatibility with newer iOS versions.

### What is the price of SMS-Filter?

SMS-Filter is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required.

### What is the age rating for SMS-Filter?

SMS-Filter has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-05-07

- Update blacklist

### 1.1 — 2019-03-30

If you live in Israel, the hebrew blacklist was updated to reflect the upcoming elections and all the related spam SMS should be filtered. No change to the English blacklist.

### 1.0 — 2017-09-19

No release notes.

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