# WideProtect SMS Blocker — Filter spam, scam messages > SMS blocker app to filter spam, scams, and unwanted messages with custom rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Valerii Andrusyk.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-sms-blocker/id1589132654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Valerii Andrusyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/787326004) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 144 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 7 more - Released: 2022-01-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-sms-blocker/id1589132654/reviews.md ## What is WideProtect SMS Blocker? Tired of spam SMS from promotions, scams, or political campaigns? Take control and block unwanted messages effortlessly. Create your own filters using stop-words or phone number patterns, or set smart rules to block entire regions and countries. Get the power of ML filtering and community reported data. Start for FREE - 3 days to try ALL features. Upgrade to the full version and choose between a one-time purchase or a subscription plan that fits your needs. KEY FEATURES • Powerful Filters – Block SMS by keywords, phone number prefixes, short codes, or even email senders. • Smart Rules – Automatically block messages containing links or emails, or allow only your home country. • Advanced techniques - Blocks SMS messages with images in the text. • Pre-configured Patterns – Ready-to-use filters for the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Chile and India. • Whitelisting – Keep important messages safe by exempting trusted numbers. • Privacy First – Works fully offline with no registration or data collection. • Accessibility Ready – Supports VoiceOver, Dark Mode, and Dynamic Type fonts. • Family Sharing – Protect your whole family at a discounted price. • Easy to Use – Quick setup with a video guide in the help section. • iCloud Backup – Save and restore your custom settings anytime. IMPORTANT NOTICES • Don't forget to give permissions to filter SMS and MMS to WideProtect SMS Blocker extension through 'iPhone Settings -> Apps -> Messages -> Unknown & Spam'.. • WideProtect functionality is available via auto-renewable subscriptions OR one-time payment. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal, subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT Please write us email (dodatoklab@gmail.com) in case of any troubles or questions. LINKS Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/vandrusik/wideprotect/privacy-policy ## Key features - Block SMS by keywords, numbers, short codes, or email - Smart rules for links, emails, and country blocking - Block SMS with images - Pre-configured patterns for multiple countries - Whitelisting for trusted numbers - Offline functionality and privacy-focused - Family sharing options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Full version for 1 year | $13.99 | per year | | Full family version for 1 year | $34.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime license | $34.99 | one-time | | Lifetime family license | $69.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of WideProtect SMS Blocker? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Effective spam blocking - 👍 Filters unwanted texts - 👍 Blocks area codes - 👍 Blocks political texts - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Flexible filtering - 👍 Reasonable cost - 👍 Great customer service - 👍 Developer is responsive - 👍 App is indispensable - 👍 Works seamlessly - 👍 Reduces spam significantly - 👍 Keeps inbox clean and secure - 👍 Makes phone enjoyable again **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't block texts from email addresses - 🐛 New icon is disliked - 🐛 Lifetime license confusion/controversy - 🐛 Does not work for some users - 🐛 Spam texts still get through - 🐛 Issues with Apple Watch notifications - 🐛 Cannot edit or remove phrases - 🐛 App flagged legitimate messages (USAA) - 🐛 Cannot enter '+' symbol for blocking numbers - 🐛 Useless for some users - 🐛 Bait and switch concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - Texts from email addresses are not blocked - New icon is considered ugly - Lifetime license terms are unclear and have led to user dissatisfaction - App does not work for some users - Spam texts with specific keywords are not blocked - Notifications are still received on Apple Watch - Cannot edit or remove blocked phrases - App incorrectly flags legitimate messages (e.g., USAA) - Cannot enter '+' symbol when blocking numbers - App is considered useless by some users **Most requested features** - Clarification on lifetime license terms - Ability to edit or remove phrases - Improve blocking of texts from email addresses - Address Apple Watch notification issues - Improve accuracy in flagging legitimate messages ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-sms-blocker/id1589132654/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Terrific Blocking App *2026-07-22* Everyone needs this app! After downloading and configuring settings, the app blocked SMS spam from numbers I receive several times per day. Plus, you can import blocked numbers from the companion app, Spam Call Blocker. I had questions regarding configuration and the developer responded with help right away. Highly recommend! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback, we are glad that the apps are helping you! ### 5/5 — It Really Works & I ❤️ it! *2026-05-16* I love all the filtering capabilities. I’m so grateful and happy to have this app. Thank you so much for making this! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review, I am glad that the app is helping you! ### 4/5 — Glad I read this review! *2026-03-26, version 5.2* 2D UPDATE Thank you for your response. I want to make sure there is no misunderstanding, so I’m asking this as clearly as possible: If I purchase the “lifetime license” for this app, does that guarantee that I will never be required to pay any additional fees in the future to continue using the app with all updates and features? In other words, does “lifetime” truly mean a one-time payment for ongoing access to the app and its future updates, without any additional charges—regardless of how the app evolves? Additionally, can you confirm that this lifetime license will continue to apply to this app itself, and that future updates or versions will not require purchasing a separate or “new” app to maintain the same functionality? I would appreciate a simple “yes” or “no” to these questions so I can make an informed decision. Thank you. BASED ON WHAT YOUR NEXT RESPONSE IS, will dictate my final star rating ——————————————————— Update: Based on your response, perhaps you missed the point I was making. I simply copied a review that led me to question your “Lifetime license” purchase of the in-app purchase and whether at some point in the future you would require an additional amount based on what you determine are major updates… In-App Purchases Lifetime license $19.99 Full version for 1 year (1 Year) $7.99 Lifetime family license $39.99 Full family version for 1 year (1 Year) $15.99 I’m glad I came across this review before making a purchase. I was seriously considering buying the lifetime license, but after reading both the user’s experience and your response, I’ve decided not to move forward with your app at all. A “lifetime” purchase should mean exactly that. Changing that expectation later doesn’t build trust. Wishing you the best, but this approach has made it an easy decision for me to look elsewhere. Bait and switch yet again * **** Jun 28 • computer-guy1011 So my lifetime payment for WideProtect covered it and then this when it was split out. Now I got a nice message that I will have to pay the next time the app updates. Honestly iOS does a decent job of filtering calls and texts anymore unless it remains free for past purchases I probably will be dumping the products. Developer Response Jun 29 Hi there, you are right, the app was working for you for free last 4 years, despite it gains features like filtering by countries, by short numbers, white listing etc. To continue development and support we have to make it paid. I hope you will still be our customer. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Wide Protect SMS Blocker *2026-03-07* Have had the pleasure of using this app and doing business with Valerii for a few years now and have never regretted this collaboration ever! Great customer service!!! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for the review! ### 5/5 — Finally *2026-02-23* This was the best thing I’ve ever done so so simple easy to block whole area codes so flexible Thank you so much and thank you for being reasonable on the cost!!!! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review, I am glad that the app is helping you! ### 5/5 — Top App! *2025-10-12* Endlich mal eine App die auch funktioniert und super leicht einzustellen ist. **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung, wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen die App hilft! ### 5/5 — My phone is enjoyable again *2025-09-25* This is the SMS filter I’ve been looking for, no more political ads, no more spam… just the texts I want to see. I’ve been using the paid version for over a year, it’s never failed me and keeps getting better with every update!!! Dev is super responsive to questions too. 10 of 10 will recommend. If someone says it’s not working, it’s because they haven’t enabled it in settings properly. **Developer response:** Thanks a lot for you review! Appreciate it and happy that the app is helping you! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-08-13, version 4.3* This app does exactly what it claims to do and does it perfectly. ### 5/5 — Excellent SMS Protection A Must Have *2025-07-08, version 4.2* Wife Protect SMS Blocker is a smart and efficient solution for filtering unwanted texts. It’s fast, accurate, and works seamlessly without draining battery or slowing down the phone. A great tool for anyone looking to keep their inbox clean and secure. Highly recommended! ### 4/5 — Text from email get through *2025-07-02* Great app everything works except texts from email addresses. Let me rephrase. It doesn’t block senders using their email address to send sms messages. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! Looks like it is not SMSs, but iMessages - unfortunately right now it is not possible to filter them by technical reasons... If it SMSs - please write us email and send screenshots, we will check them. Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about WideProtect SMS Blocker ### What does WideProtect SMS Blocker do? This app helps you block unwanted SMS messages from promotions, scams, and political campaigns. You can create custom filters using keywords or phone number patterns, or set up smart rules to block messages from specific regions or countries. ### What are the key features of WideProtect SMS Blocker? Key features include powerful filters to block SMS by keywords, phone number prefixes, short codes, or email senders. It also offers smart rules for blocking messages with links or emails, advanced techniques to block SMS with images, pre-configured patterns for various countries, and whitelisting to protect important messages. ### How much does WideProtect SMS Blocker cost? The app offers a free trial of all features for 3 days. After the trial, you can choose between a one-time purchase or a subscription plan. Specific pricing details are available within the app. ### Is WideProtect SMS Blocker compatible with my device? The app is designed for iPhones and requires specific permissions to filter SMS and MMS through your iPhone's settings. It supports VoiceOver, Dark Mode, and Dynamic Type fonts, indicating good accessibility for iOS users. ### How can I set up WideProtect SMS Blocker to block messages? Setup is designed to be easy with a video guide available in the help section. You will need to grant the app permissions to filter SMS and MMS via your iPhone's settings under 'Messages -> Unknown & Spam'. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.6 — 2026-07-20 Expanded ML model capabilities, improved filtering. Added filtering based on community reported phone numbers. ### 5.5 — 2026-06-24 Expanded ML model capabilities, improved filtering. Added filtering based on community reported phone numbers. ### 5.4 — 2026-05-25 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 5.3 — 2026-05-02 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 5.2 — 2026-03-22 Check out new app video review on 'Help' screen! ## Apps similar to WideProtect SMS Blocker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Truecaller: Premium Caller ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecaller-premium-caller-id/id448142450) | 4.4 (251,855) | Free | Utilities | | [Robokiller: Spam Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robokiller-spam-call-blocker/id1022831885) | 4.5 (414,090) | Free | Utilities | | [Scam Call Blocker & Stop Spam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scam-call-blocker-and-stop-spam/id6446987582) | 4.3 (88) | Free | Utilities | | [Caller ID - Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caller-id-call-blocker/id6636514875) | 4.5 (75) | Free | Utilities | | [Textkiller - Spam Text Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355) | 4.3 (13,000) | Free | Utilities | | [WideProtect Spam Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-spam-call-blocker/id1171024059) | 4.4 (2,299) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Valerii Andrusyk - [WWII: Dogfight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwii-dogfight/id942067926) - [Time-Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-control/id965955149) - [Watch 15 Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-15-puzzle/id977326338) - [Push boxes: Logic puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-boxes-logic-puzzle/id977326353) - [Car on Roads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-on-roads/id1130687302) - [WideProtect Spam Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-spam-call-blocker/id1171024059) All apps by Valerii Andrusyk: https://appshunter.io/developer/787326004 ## Related topics [sms message block](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-message-block) · [text protect](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-protect) · [email sms blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/email-sms-blocker) · [sms blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-blocker) · [free text message blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-text-message-blocker) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*