# SpamSMS - Block Junk Messages — Block SPAM SMS & move to JUNK

> Filters unwanted SMS and MMS messages using custom rules and offline processing. (iPhone/iPad app by Harjot Singh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamsms-block-junk-messages/id1288868917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harjot Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084273258)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 123 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamsms-block-junk-messages/id1288868917/reviews.md

## What is SpamSMS?

Are you getting too many unwanted SMS or MMS everyday and you can’t find the important ones in your ‘Messages’? SpamSMS uses Apple’s all new CoreML Identity Lookup framework to filter the unwanted messages out and shows you the ones you actually want. 

- Custom Rules:
You may add your custom keywords & numbers to override the incoming message. Like if you always want to move the message which has the keyword ‘DOMINOS’ to spam. Just add the keyword ‘DOMINOS’ into the keyword list and enable it. Thats it !!!

You also can add rules based on number just like words, and specify them it should be filtered or not.

- Enable/Disable
Anytime you can enable or disable the filtering criteria for the specific keyword and number. So no need to delete any item added by you. 

- Clean UI
It has the cleanest and simplest UI so any one can easily understand the flow of app and use it with ease. For more details please go through the Walkthrough in the app.

- Offline Only
SpamSMS works only in Offline mode, so no need to worry even if you have no internet availability. Your privacy is well protected.

- Walkthrough
The app has all the essential tutorial pages within the app. Go by them, it helps you to 
set up the SpamSMS App Extension in your Settings. After set up, you can see two tabs in 
your Messages App.


*Filtering Criteria:

This app works only with SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders; it doesn’t work with messages from senders in a your Contacts list or with iMessage messages from any source.

What happens with filtered messages?

Notifications for Spam messages are disabled. And messages are sorted in the "SMS Junk" list of Messages App.

## Key features

- Custom keyword and number filtering
- Enable/disable filtering rules
- Offline message filtering
- Sorts messages into 'SMS Junk'
- Clean and simple user interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamsms-block-junk-messages/id1288868917/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The ONLY App that works

*2025-10-04*

This is the only SMS spam filter I’ve found that actually works consistently. It keeps political texts and junk messages out of my inbox better than anything else I’ve tried. Every now and then a message slips through, but it’s rare — and when it happens, I just add a new keyword to the list and the filter catches them from then on.

The only feature I really wish it had is the ability to add whole “word walls” or large blocks of text instead of entering each keyword one by one. That would make it even easier to stay ahead of spammers who change wording constantly.

Overall though, SpamSMS is reliable, simple, and the only app that continuously works without me needing to babysit it. Highly recommended if you’re tired of constant spam texts.

### 1/5 — App

*2023-09-30*

Worthless

### 1/5 — Do nothing

*2021-04-15*

This app do nothing.

### 4/5 — Pleas support Apple Watch

*2021-02-19*

App is great just need support Apple Watch

### 5/5 — A truly unique Blocking 5 Star App!

*2020-07-12*

Am truly Happy with this unique app!! If you are Thinking about Downloading this app Do It!!! You will not be disappointed ,or Sorry. ( Really )

### 4/5 — Almost there

*2020-06-09*

This does almost everything I need it to, and does it well. The only feature I would like to see added is the ability to mute notification badges on the message app. I would like to bypass even the junk folder and send messages I filter directly to trash if I wish. I wouldn’t mind the default setting to send to junk folder. I just want the option to send it straight to trash. It would be even better if you could set that option on a keyword by keyword basis.

### 2/5 — Could be good.....

*2020-03-10*

This could be good if the developer made it more functional:
* Make the font smaller or give the ability to customise the input screen
* Automatically remove notification numbers instead of letting them build up
* Be able to choose to delete spam on arrival
There are other things that would make it worthwhile.
Hope some work gets put into it soon

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2020-01-13*

Add keyword function simply doesn’t work. This app is worthless.

### 1/5 — Good and bad

*2019-07-25*

I tried the trial version and it worked perfectly. I paid for the upgrade version many more blocked items capable. Worked fine for a couple months and now doesn’t block anything. Afraid to reinstall as I’ll have to pay for it again. Worthless now.

### 2/5 — Ok after a few days it is working!   All texts to MARIA are moved to junk.

*2019-07-15*

Working well now

## Frequently asked questions about SpamSMS

### What does SpamSMS do?

SpamSMS filters unwanted SMS and MMS messages from your inbox. It uses custom rules to identify and move these messages to a dedicated 'SMS Junk' folder, helping you find important messages more easily. The app works offline to protect your privacy.

### How does the custom filtering work?

You can create custom rules based on specific keywords or sender numbers. For example, you can set a rule to automatically move any message containing the word 'DOMINOS' to spam. You can also add rules for specific numbers and easily enable or disable them as needed.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide access to additional features or customization options beyond the core filtering capabilities.

### What kind of messages does SpamSMS filter?

This app works exclusively with SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders. It does not filter messages from contacts in your address book or iMessage conversations from any source.

### How do I set up SpamSMS?

After installing the app, you will need to go through a walkthrough within the app. This walkthrough will guide you through setting up the SpamSMS App Extension in your device's Settings. Once set up, you will see two tabs within your Messages app for managing filtered and regular messages.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2019-12-06

- Optimisation for iOS 13
- Bug fixes and improvements 

There was some issues under iOS 12.3 which takes the message back to "Messages & SMS" folder from "SMS Junk" after 24 to 48 hrs. Update to latest iOS will resolve the same. 

If you enjoy using this app, please take a minute to leave us a valuable review or feedback. It really helps!

### 1.0 — 2017-10-03

No release notes.

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