# TextSentinel — App that filters scam texts

> App that filters scam texts (iPhone/iPad app by Roosevelt Bonaparte III.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textsentinel/id6759352107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roosevelt Bonaparte III](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878238935)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textsentinel/id6759352107/reviews.md

## What is TextSentinel?

TextSentinel protects your iPhone from spam texts, scams, and phishing messages.

Using intelligent filtering and customizable rules, TextSentinel automatically blocks suspicious SMS and RCS messages before they reach your inbox.

Features:

• Automatic spam filtering
• Aggressive mode for unknown senders
• Block keywords and phrases
• Block phone numbers
• Block country codes
• Trusted contacts whitelist
• Optional attachment filtering

Stay protected from delivery scams, toll road scams, fake banking alerts, and other phishing messages.

TextSentinel works directly with iOS Message Filtering to provide secure, private protection for SMS and RCS messaging. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your inbox is protected from annoying spam, scam, and phishing messages.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextSentinel Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-03-22

Version 1.1 has huge changes!

	•	Complete UI overhaul for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
	•	AggressiveMode (Pro feature) toggle now conveniently on the Home screen.
	•	Help section easier to find on the Settings page.
	•	Test Your Filters: check if your custom keywords would be filtered — supports full spam messages and sentences.
	•	Cleaned up redundant code for better performance.
	•	Updated screenshots to reflect UI improvements.
	•	Refreshed Developer pages (Support and Privacy Policy).
	•	New install alert reminds users to enable message filtering in Settings.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-20

Updated app screenshots
Minor improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

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