# Textkiller - Spam Text Blocker — Block Unwanted Messages

> Automated spam text blocker with customizable filtering and privacy protection. (iPhone/iPad app by Mosaic S.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 13,000 App Store ratings · 315 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 108 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi, Italian, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2020-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews.md

## What is Textkiller?

Eliminate 99% of spam text messages with Textkiller, and live spam-text free®!
 
Textkiller is the new spam text blocking app that's creating a world without spam texts. With Textkiller, you're instantly protected from more than 100,000,000 known phone scams, and counting! Textkiller's intuitive and easy-to-use features ensure you get all the texts you want, and none that you don't.
 
Textkiller's innovative text blocking technology has already been featured by The New York Times, NBC, Wired, Engadget, Vice, and many other publications. Here are some of Textkiller's highly-reviewed features:
 
Eliminate 99% of spam texts automatically
With Textkiller, you're instantly protected from more than 100,000,000 known phone scams - and our global block list is updated every minute. Textkiller's predictive SMS blocking algorithm is also able to determine if an incoming text is spam in less than 0.01 second, keeping you safe from emerging spam texts too!


Control who can text you
Get good texts only. Textkiller's Block and Allow lists ensure the text messages you want are never blocked, removing all distractions from unwanted and dangerous spam text messages.


Customize your text blocking
Only Textkiller gives you fully customizable text blocking to ensure you block spam texts on your terms. Other apps only let you block individual phone numbers or text messages, but with Textkiller's keyword-based filtering, email address blocking, and phone number range blocking options, you can fully control how we block your spam texts.

Train Textkiller To Get Smarter
Report spam texts to Textkiller to help our algorithm get more precise at blocking your spam texts, and ensuring you always get the texts you want. Reporting spam texts also helps to protect other Textkiller users from receiving the same scam! Turn on the Extreme Blocking function, and Textkiller will filter all messages coming from senders outside of your contact list.

Keep your money safe from losses to fraud
Textkiller prevented 800 USD per year in losses to text scams, according to data reported by the Federal Trade Commission. 

Privacy-first text blocking
Textkiller's patented text blocking algorithm immediately removes any identifying information before making a decision on blocking a text. Your privacy, and personal text messages are always safe with us.

Relax and live life spam-text-free®
In our busy lives, spam texts are an unnecessary and annoying distraction. Textkiller cleans up your iMessage inbox from annoying spam or telemarketing texts so you can have a bit of peace back in your day. That's what it means to live life spam-text-free.

Here's what your spam-text-free life looks like:
- No distractions: You can trust when a text notification goes off, it's a message that's meant for you.
- Total control: Has your number fallen into the hands of annoying telemarketers or marketing lists? With Textkiller, you decide who can or can't text you - without having to deal with the hassle of trying to unsubscribe.
- Zen: While Textkiller can't eliminate all of your daily distractions, we do our best to give you one slice of distraction-free paradise by ridding your phone of annoying spam.
 
Built by people who hate robocalls, spam texts, and respect your privacy, Textkiller will help you take control of who can and can’t text you. We're empowering everyone with a smartphone to create a spam-text-free world. But, we can't do it without you. Try Textkiller free today!
 
Textkiller is free to download. A subscription is required to use the product. Once your trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew. You can cancel at any time.
 
Live life spam-text-free®!
 
Terms of Service: https://www.teltech.co/terms.html 
Privacy Policy: https://www.teltech.co/privacy.html
California Privacy Notice: https://teltech.co/privacy.html#section-8
 
*** According to the FTC.

## Key features

- Automatic spam text elimination
- Global block list updated constantly
- Predictive SMS blocking algorithm
- Customizable blocking (keywords, email, number ranges)
- Block and Allow lists
- Report spam to train algorithm
- Privacy-first algorithm

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Textkiller Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TextKiller Pro with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Textkiller Pro with Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Textkiller?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Stops spam texts
- 👍 Filters messages effectively
- 💡 Keyword blocking
- 🚀 Works well when functioning
- 👍 Useful for reducing spam

**Cons**

- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Issues with premium features
- 🔍 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Keyword blocking not working as expected
- Junk messages still getting through
- Issues contacting support

**Most requested features**

- Sync blocked list across devices
- Automatically delete junk messages
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- More transparency on how filtering works

## Recent user reviews (10 of 315)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Marginally effective

*2026-08-17, version 2.0.11*

I have extreme blocking switched on which is supposed to block all messages from all others but my contacts, yet I still get spam messages from many others that are not in my contacts

### 2/5 — Can’t get a hold of support

*2026-08-12, version 2.0.11*

Would love to love this app, but it categorizes my son’s texts as unknown in spite of being classified as known and being added to the allow list. Written in 3x for help. No response. 🤷‍♀️

### 1/5 — Does not work!

*2026-07-25, version 2.0.11*

Not working! Getting spam texts all day long!

### 2/5 — No customer support

*2026-07-13, version 2.0.11*

Daily texts are getting throgh with no way to speak with customer support. Getting ready to cancel subscription.

### 1/5 — Spam getting through

*2026-07-01, version 2.0.11*

Not working for me

### 5/5 — Saved my sanity

*2026-07-01, version 2.0.11*

I used to get at least ten Republican spam texts a day. This is the only thing that has stopped them. I wasn’t even mad when I forgot to stop the free trial.

### 5/5 — My spam texts stopped instantly!!!

*2026-06-29, version 2.0.11*

I use to get 10-20 spam texts a day. Not after I installed this app!  Thank you

### 1/5 — Not free

*2026-06-28, version 2.0.11*

I really wish they would tell you up front when an app isn’t free, so I wouldn’t have to waste my time setting it up. This the one star

### 1/5 — I t’s not working at all after the first few months.

*2026-06-17, version 2.0.11*

The first 6 months I had i, the system worked perfectly. Now, it’s as though it was never Eve installed and I still have 6 months of service left.

### 1/5 — The App that never was

*2026-06-07, version 2.0.11*

9/15/25  downloaded it for a 7-day trial; here 5/6/26 and it still tech supportdoesn’t work even after a1-2/2 hrs with

## Frequently asked questions about Textkiller

### What does Textkiller do?

Textkiller is designed to automatically block unwanted spam text messages, protecting users from scams and telemarketing. It aims to create a spam-text-free experience by filtering out unwanted messages while ensuring legitimate texts are delivered.

### How does Textkiller block spam texts?

It uses a predictive SMS blocking algorithm that can identify spam in less than 0.01 seconds. The app also utilizes a constantly updated global block list of over 100,000,000 known phone scams and allows for customizable blocking based on keywords, email addresses, and phone number ranges.

### Is Textkiller free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality may be free, certain advanced features or premium services might require payment.

### How does Textkiller protect user privacy?

Textkiller employs a patented text blocking algorithm that removes any identifying information before making a blocking decision. This privacy-first approach ensures that users' personal text messages and data remain safe and secure.

### Can I customize which texts are blocked?

Yes, Textkiller offers fully customizable text blocking. You can use keyword-based filtering, block email addresses, and define phone number ranges to control exactly how spam texts are blocked, in addition to using pre-defined Block and Allow lists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.11 — 2025-02-26

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.10 — 2025-02-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.9 — 2025-02-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.8 — 2024-11-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.7 — 2024-11-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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