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VeroSMS

VeroSMS

Privacy First SMS Spam Blocker

314 ratings
160 reviews
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Released
September 25, 2017
Updated
March 20, 2025

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Developer

Tanmay Sonawane
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About

This app filters unwanted SMS messages by using user-defined keywords and crowdsourced regional data. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally, ensuring messages remain confidential. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced spam blocking.

✓User-defined keyword filtering
✓Crowdsourced regional keyword data
✓Local message analysis for privacy
✓Auto-block texts with URLs
✓Block texts from unknown senders
✓SMS Spam Reporting (India)
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What users say about VeroSMS

Reviews of VeroSMS are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 3.6/5 from 314 App Store ratings. What users like most: effective spam filtering, customizable keyword blocking. Top complaints: inconsistent performance, overfiltering of legitimate messages. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Effective spam filtering
  • 👍Customizable keyword blocking
  • 🔒Preserves user privacy
  • 💡Leverages built-in iOS features

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛Overfiltering of legitimate messages
  • 🐛Inability to restore filtered messages
  • 🐛Crashes on setup
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What's New in VeroSMS

1.5.3

March 20, 2025

- Fixed crash on trying to enter a keyword. Please consider leaving a nice rating if you like the work I do. If you have any doubts or feature requests, please email support@verosms.com

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Premium Features

iCloud Sync and Crowdsourced Keywords

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Finalmente parei de receber spam

Parabéns ao desenvolvedor. Já estava cansado de receber spam de bets, e esse app simplesmente finalmente resolveu o meu problema.
Nnilsonsc

doesn’t work

i keep getting messages contain blocked keywords. emailed support and got no response
JJoeyboy204

Not blocking

This apps it’s not working properly and not blocking any ad sms DO NOT use it
Mmfm601

Does nothing

Added in two words to block, the next 3 texts I received had both words.

This app does nothing. It has no real function.
DDogBoy5000

stopped working

Just doesn’t work anymore. Messages don’t even get filtered. Worthless
EEm5290
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Filtering not working as expected despite keyword matching

Bug

Junk folder persisting even after app uninstallation

Bug

Crowdsourced keyword list containing inappropriate terms

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to organize messages into categories

Feature

Option to block phone numbers along with keywords

Feature

Removal of badge notifications for filtered messages

Feature

FAQ

What does VeroSMS do?

VeroSMS is a privacy-first SMS spam filter that blocks unwanted text messages. It uses keywords you set and crowdsourced data from your region to identify and filter spam, ensuring your messages remain confidential by processing data locally.

What are the key features of VeroSMS?

Key features include unlimited blacklisting and whitelisting keywords, auto-blocking texts with URLs from unknown senders, and blocking messages from individuals not in your contact list. Premium features offer machine learning filtering and iCloud sync for keywords.

Is VeroSMS free to use?

VeroSMS offers a range of free features, including unlimited keyword management and auto-blocking of URLs. A premium version is available which unlocks advanced features like machine learning filtering and background updates of crowdsourced keywords.

How does VeroSMS protect my privacy?

The app is designed with privacy as a priority. It filters spam texts using keywords locally on your device, meaning your messages are never sent to any server for analysis, ensuring your conversations remain confidential.

Who is VeroSMS for?

This app is designed for anyone who receives a significant amount of SMS spam and is concerned about the privacy of their messages. It's particularly useful for users who want to customize their spam filtering and maintain control over their data.