# Spam Text Blocker - TextShield — Robo scam killer block message > Filters spam, scams, and organizes text messages with advanced AI. (iPhone/iPad app by FathomTel, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-textshield/id6448859008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.35/5 from 137 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 21 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish - Released: 2023-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-textshield/id6448859008/reviews.md ## What is Spam Text Blocker? Say goodbye to annoying spam texts, cluttered inboxes, and tricky scams. Keep your inbox for those texts you actually care about. TextShield shields your text message inbox with advanced filtering and intelligent sorting that keeps your inbox clean. NO MORE SPAM TEXTS Over 350 million spam texts are sent each day. Our advanced filtering system ensures that these unwanted messages won't reach your inbox. NO MORE INBOX CLUTTER Can't find your real messages between the reminders, codes, and updates? TextShield efficiently organizes your inbox so that important messages stand out. We support filtering into Transactions, Promotions folders, as well as any of 12 subfolders such as Reminders, Orders, Coupons, etc. NO MORE SCAMS Text scams steal about $10 billion each year. TextShield uses sophisticated scam detection algorithms to ensure that only real, meaningful texts get through. Our advanced AI analysis can identify 99.6% of deceptive texts and makes sure that they don't make their way into your inbox. PRIVACY-FIRST We don't show ads or do anything with your data that you wouldn't expect. We don't ask for any personal information, nor do we want it. TEXTSHIELD PRO Put spam blocking and text sorting on auto-pilot with our auto-updating smart rules and proactive threat detection. Available for $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year, both with a 7-day free trial. These subscriptions provide access to all TextShield features and services. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY By using TextShield, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://textshield.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://textshield.io/privacy SUPPORT & FEEDBACK If you ever need help, or have something you'd like us to add to TextShield, please send us an email at support@textshield.io. We offer dedicated support and respond personally to each and every email. ## Key features - Spam text blocking - Scam detection - Inbox organization - Transaction/Promotion sorting - AI-powered filtering - Privacy-focused ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | TextShield Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month | | TextShield Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-textshield/id6448859008/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Spam *2026-07-01* I receive about 200 spam texts daily, so this app doesn’t NOT work. ### 1/5 — Stop Political Texts *2026-05-12* I signed up to block the many political texts I receive. They are not being blocked. I will be terminating my account. ### 1/5 — stops about a quarter of the political ads *2026-02-26* They need to put in some sort of key words to block these political ads. Not renewing doesn’t work still get too many. I only donated in 2016 they have my name given to everyone ### 5/5 — Working very well *2025-02-11* I only wanted the non stop political texts to not be seen anymore. Its working great now and Im happy!! ### 1/5 — Didnt work for political *2025-01-26* I only wanted the non stop political texts to not be seen anymore. It wasnt working and the reporting feature setup instructions were wrong. “Go to settings and click on phone” theres no phone option in settings. I gave up and cancelled it. ### 5/5 — Great Customer Service *2024-10-09* Alerted developers that app wasn’t working probably due to latest iOS update. They sent me a same day response saying they were looking into issue. Next day they sent me note saying issue was fixed! And now spam texts are being blocked again! No more politicians asking me for money. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2024-05-13* I signed up for A year and still bombarded with these political adds an begging for money. I guess there is no way to ever stop them. Thought this was the answer but apparently not. They are still coming through with this app. Went directly to the source and they washed there hands. So next how do you start a class action lawsuit. And canceling this app. ### 1/5 — FathomTel provides fake numbers to spammers *2024-04-01* I have been receiving repeat creepy spam from a number that belongs to FathomTel, which (under the name “Unlisted”) provides fake numbers that cannot be traced. This service is used by spammers to mask the number they are calling from. (FathomTel even has an Unlisted app on this App Store.) So when I looked for a spam blocker, my jaw dropped when I saw it was created by FathomTel. Working both sides of the deal. No way I would give $3.99 a month to this company. **Developer response:** We have another app which sells phone service. Our customers are small businesses, privacy focused individuals, and so on. Unfortunately we also have users that attempt to abuse our service and we block them as soon as we detect that or receive a report. If you haven’t already, please send us a message at support@getunlisted.com and we will investigate immediately. The linkage between these apps is not what you accuse me of. I’m a single developer and I developed a spam blocking system for users of Unlisted, who use a second number there on a daily basis and needed a solution to block incoming spam texts. TextShield is that same technology extracted and made available for use on your main number. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2023-10-16* It doesn't work at all, it doesn't matter doing exact keywords, same texts still make it through **Developer response:** Hey, thanks for letting us know. Obviously this is something that should be working and we'd love to take a closer look. Would you please email us a screenshot of one of the texts that are getting through, along with a screenshot of your rules? You can send them to me directly at erik@textshield.io. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Excellent product *2023-06-12* Very effective at blocking spam. A very well done product that has greatly improved my interaction with my phone. I used to get tons of unnecessary alerts on my phone and now no longer. **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! Please get in touch any time if there's anything we can help with - support@textshield.io ## Frequently asked questions about Spam Text Blocker ### What does TextShield do? TextShield acts as a powerful filter for your text messages. It blocks unwanted spam and scam texts, preventing them from cluttering your inbox. The app also intelligently sorts your legitimate messages into categories like transactions and promotions, making it easier to find what you need. ### How does TextShield detect scams? The app utilizes sophisticated scam detection algorithms and advanced AI analysis to identify deceptive texts. This system is designed to detect 99.6% of such messages, ensuring they do not reach your inbox and protecting you from potential financial loss. ### Is TextShield free to use? The core functionality of TextShield is available for free. However, for advanced features like auto-updating smart rules and proactive threat detection, a subscription is available. This subscription offers additional benefits for enhanced spam blocking and text sorting. ### What are the subscription options for TextShield Pro? TextShield Pro is available through a subscription model. Users can choose between a monthly plan for $3.99 or an annual plan for $29.99. Both subscription options include a 7-day free trial, allowing you to experience the full suite of features before committing. ### How does TextShield handle my privacy? TextShield is committed to a privacy-first approach. The app does not display ads and does not use or share your data in unexpected ways. It does not request or store any personal information from its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.2 — 2026-07-02 This update improves TextShield's filtering reliability. We made setup clearer, improved automatic filtering for subscribers, and fixed a few issues that could prevent the latest protection updates from applying cleanly. Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime at support@textshield.io. ### 1.14 — 2025-02-22 We heard your reports that political texts were breaking through our shields - this is now fixed! If you enjoy getting asked for money 20x/day from various candidates, do not install this update! Let us know what you want to see in TextShield and we'd love to give it a shot! Reach out to us anytime at support@textshield.io. ### 1.13 — 2024-10-08 We heard your reports that political texts were breaking through our shields - this is now fixed! If you enjoy getting asked for money 20x/day from various candidates, do not install this update! Let us know what you want to see in TextShield and we'd love to give it a shot! Reach out to us anytime at support@textshield.io. ### 1.12 — 2024-07-19 We heard your reports that political texts were breaking through our shields - this is now fixed! If you enjoy getting asked for money 20x/day from various candidates, do not install this update! Let us know what you want to see in TextShield and we'd love to give it a shot! Reach out to us anytime at support@textshield.io. ### 1.11 — 2024-04-03 This version supercharges our spam blocking powers. Wrong number texts - gone. Fake delivery notifications - gone! Let us know what you want to see in TextShield and we'd love to give it a shot! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*