# Squelch: Spam Blocker — Silently block spam texts

> Silently block spam texts (iPhone/iPad app by Drew Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squelch-spam-blocker/id6783207965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Drew Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778299195)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squelch-spam-blocker/id6783207965/reviews.md

## What is Squelch?

Squelch silently banishes spam texts.

Choose the words that scream "spam" and any text from an unknown number that contains them is quietly routed to your Junk folder. No pop-ups, no notifications, no noise.

Your contacts are never touched. iOS only ever shows Squelch messages from unknown senders, so the people you know always come through.

FEATURES
- Target keywords: squelch texts that contain the words you choose
- Allow-list: let specific unknown numbers through anytime
- Silent by design: no notifications, ever
- Junk folder review: squelched texts are never lost — they wait quietly in Messages’ Junk folder, and the Activity tab shows you exactly where to look
- Private: everything happens on your iPhone; nothing is collected or sent anywhere

SQUELCH PRO
Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose the plan that fits:
- Squelch Pro Monthly — $2.99 per month
- Squelch Pro Yearly — $19.99 per year
- Squelch Pro Lifetime — $49.99 one-time purchase

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://drewdavis08.github.io/squelch-privacy/

Squelch uses Apple's built-in Unknown & Spam message filtering. After installing, turn it on in Settings > Messages > Unknown & Spam > Squelch.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-15

Squelched texts are kept by iOS in Messages' Junk folder — the Activity tab now walks you straight to them. Minor polish throughout.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-01

No release notes.

## More apps by Drew Davis

- [OrbWorms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbworms/id6778299193)
- [KnocKnock Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knocknock-pro/id6780757203)

All apps by Drew Davis: https://appshunter.io/developer/6778299195

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