# SMS Shield vs Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

The clearest difference is rating: Block Spam Texts | Dont Text at 4.2 against SMS Shield's 3.2. Block Spam Texts | Dont Text also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (43% vs 17%). SMS Shield's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Shield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Spam Texts | Dont Text has 1.1K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SMS Shield's written reviews are positive against 43% of Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's.

SMS Shield ships an update fortnightly, Block Spam Texts | Dont Text every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Shield | Block Spam Texts | Dont Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-shield/id1248198400/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **42.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taphive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/466416247) | [Tyler Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540836813) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-shield/id1248198400)

This app uses machine learning to automatically filter unwanted SMS messages, including promotions, phishing attempts, and scam texts. It offers features like a frequent traveler mode to block international carrier messages and a custom block list for specific numbers or keywords. All filtering is done offline, ensuring 100% privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam filtering, Frequent traveler mode, Custom block list, Offline filtering, Multi-lingual spam detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic | $0.99 | per month |
| Silver | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Gold | $8.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 Filters spam effectively for some
- 👍 Good for blocking specific keywords for some
- 👍 Worth the price for some users
- 👍 Privacy-focused (messages stay on device)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for many users
- 🐛 Fails to filter obvious scams
- 🐛 Still receives spam texts
- 🐛 Sends legitimate texts to junk
- 🐛 Requires manual spam addition

**Reported bugs**

- Filters out legitimate texts
- Doesn't block known spam
- Requires manual input for blocking
- No response from support
- Doesn't block SMS from email

**Requested features**

- More blocking of SMS scams
- Option to mark SMS as spam or not spam
- Ability to whitelist keywords
- Better machine learning/training
- Improved support responsiveness


### Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811)

This app automatically filters unwanted spam text messages by sending them to a dedicated junk folder. It offers customizable filtering options, including blocking by email addresses, keywords, and phone number area codes, ensuring you only see important messages.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam text filtering, Junk folder for spam messages, Block texts from email addresses, Customizable keyword filtering, Block by phone number area code, Privacy-focused message handling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worry Free Filtering | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking spam
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💰 Free version available
- 🙌 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Filters not always effective
- ❌ Paid version doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Blocks legitimate messages
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance over time

**Reported bugs**

- Restore function not working
- Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Group text blocking
- Ability to filter by sender
- Customizable filtering options
- Integration with other messaging apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Shield free?

SMS Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Spam Texts | Dont Text free?

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Shield or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text?

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text is rated higher. SMS Shield averages 3.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Block Spam Texts | Dont Text averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do SMS Shield or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text have ads?

Neither SMS Shield nor Block Spam Texts | Dont Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Shield or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text?

SMS Shield ships an update fortnightly, and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text every 2 months. Most recently, SMS Shield was updated on October 29, 2026 and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text on October 29, 2026.

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