# SMS Spam Block

> Filter unwanted SMS messages using keywords and sender blacklists. (iPhone/iPad app by Victor Pavlychko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-spam-block/id1283355601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Victor Pavlychko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197890919)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-spam-block/id1283355601/reviews.md

## What is SMS Spam Block?

Get rid of annoying text spam.

Blacklist keywords from unwanted messages or just filter away everything you get from unknown senders. Add exceptions to the whitelist to avoid filtering useful service messages like activation codes or one time passwords.

SMS Spam Block is secure, all filtering is done on the device.

SMS Spam Block is FREE with no ads or in-app purchases.

## Key features

- Block keywords
- Filter unknown senders
- Whitelist exceptions
- On-device filtering
- Secure and private

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-spam-block/id1283355601/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best sms spam filter

*2026-05-24, version 1.1*

The app works perfectly. iOS 26.4.2. I've been using the app since Nov 2023 to this day.

### 3/5 — Вже пропускає слова

*2026-02-20, version 1.1*

Додаток вже пропускає слова внесені до чорного списку

### 1/5 — Застосунок перестав працювати

*2025-11-12, version 1.1*

На жаль, застосунок ігнорує внесені слова. Спам повідомлення почали приходити. Фільтр не спрацьовує. А ідея була гарна.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend!

*2024-08-28, version 1.1*

Very simple and straightforward app, exactly what I needed.

### 1/5 — не работает

*2021-11-26, version 1.1*

от слова совсем

### 5/5 — Stops nuisance email/sms spam

*2021-02-06, version 1.1*

I was getting junk URL spam SMS messages from @gmail.com addresses.   (Sent thru mobile carrier’s email to SMS gateway) Simply add ‘@gmail.com’ to the blocklist and they silently filter into a Junk folder. Just what I was looking for.   Thank you!

### 1/5 — Çalışmıyor

*2021-01-28, version 1.1*

İnanmayın tüm kelimeleri yazdığım halde aynı kelimeleri içeren mesajlar gelmeye devam ediyor.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2020-12-03, version 1.1*

Смс также приходят

### 5/5 — Mükemmel

*2020-09-24, version 1.1*

İşini iyi yapan bir uygulama. Spam mesajlardan gına gelmişti artık. İyi tarafı ücretsiz olması, kötü tarafı ise "türkçe" olmaması. Onun haricinde fevkalade iyi.

### 5/5 — Does Exactly What I Want

*2020-09-19, version 1.1*

Everyone has different expectations on what they WANT the app to do.

There are two types of Text Messages that your iPhone can receive, traditional ‘SMS’ and Apple’s ‘iMessage’ style.

Here’s what the app actually DOES...  It Filters SMS Messages (not iMessages).

First and most important you have to ENABLE it.

1. Install and launch ‘SMS SPAM Block
2. Go to Setting —> Messages
3. Scroll down to ‘Messages Filtering’ and select ‘Unknown & Spam’

There, at the top, you’ll see iOS’s built-in ‘iMESSAGE’ filtering.  Decide if you want iOS to ‘Filter Unknown Senders’ or not.  I enable this.

Below that, you’ll see ‘SMS FILTERING’

THAT is what this app is for!  It’ll show a list of this and other apps that can do SMS Filtering.

4. Select this app

If you have more than one installed, sorry, iOS only allows you to pick one.

5. Go back to the app and select the ‘Blacklist’ tab.

There you can build a list of KEYWORDS that trigger message blocking OR you can enable ‘Block all messages from unknown senders’

That’s what I use.

Remember, this app only filters SMS messages.  It’s in the name!

YOU’RE DONE!

Please note: When this app filters a message, you will see your ‘unread’ message count increase.  This indicates you received something.  When you open the messages app, you’ll see a new tab called ‘Unknown & Junk.’  That’s where filtered messages go.  They get quietly dumped there with no sound or vibration.

Unfortunately they don’t get marked as read, but at least they don’t interrupt you.

Browse them if you wish or just swipe to delete.

Before you complain that the app ‘does nothing’ CHECK to make sure you’ve enabled it.

This has helped with SMS Neighborhood Group SPAM.  That’s where some jerk sends a group SPAM to you and 20+ other people with your same area code and prefix, i.e. 702-588-xxxx.

There’ll be a flood of strangers all screaming to STOP, but at least for you the stranger messages will be contained in the ‘unknown’ section.

Now if Apple could block neighborhood SPAM, that’d be great!

Hope this review helps you!

## Frequently asked questions about SMS Spam Block

### How does SMS Spam Block work?

SMS Spam Block filters unwanted text messages by allowing you to blacklist specific keywords or block all messages from unknown senders. You can also create a whitelist to ensure important service messages are not filtered.

### Is SMS Spam Block free to use?

Yes, SMS Spam Block is completely free to use. The app does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, offering a seamless experience for users.

### Does SMS Spam Block have ads?

No, SMS Spam Block is ad-free. The developer has stated that the application is free with no ads or in-app purchases.

### What devices is SMS Spam Block compatible with?

SMS Spam Block is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 9.0 or later.

### How often is SMS Spam Block updated?

The latest version of SMS Spam Block is 1.1, which was released on October 9, 2017. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being several years ago.

### What is the age rating for SMS Spam Block?

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

### Is my data safe with SMS Spam Block?

Yes, SMS Spam Block is designed to be secure. All message filtering is performed directly on the user's device, ensuring privacy and data protection.

### What do users think of SMS Spam Block?

SMS Spam Block has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 8 ratings. While this indicates general satisfaction, the limited number of reviews suggests a smaller user base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-10-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Now filters are applied to both message text and sender name.

### 1.0 — 2017-09-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by Victor Pavlychko

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All apps by Victor Pavlychko: https://appshunter.io/developer/1197890919

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