# MessageFilter Pro vs SMSGuard

The clearest difference is rating: SMSGuard at 5.0 against MessageFilter Pro's 4.2. MessageFilter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MessageFilter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMSGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MessageFilter Pro has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MessageFilter Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of SMSGuard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MessageFilter Pro | SMSGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagefilter-pro/id1262898709/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsguard-spam-blocker/id1531181789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junyu Kuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/961945907) | [富海 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529732494) |

## What reviewers say

### MessageFilter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagefilter-pro/id1262898709)

This utility app helps iPhone users block unwanted spam SMS messages. It allows for unlimited custom filter rules based on keywords and phone numbers, ensuring privacy by not requiring network access. The app includes tools to test and share your filtering configurations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom filter rules, Keyword and phone number filtering, Blacklist and whitelist modes, No network access required, Filter rule testing tool, Export and import filter rules, 3D Touch shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMSGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsguard-spam-blocker/id1531181789)

This app intelligently filters incoming SMS messages, automatically categorizing them into folders like Normal, Junk, Promotion, and Transaction. It offers custom rules for blocking numbers and matching keywords, with an optional premium cloud service for enhanced spam detection. Designed for privacy, it respects your contacts and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Smart auto-classification of messages, Customizable blacklists and whitelists, Advanced keyword and Regex matching, Optional cloud-based spam filtering, Privacy-focused message handling, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMSGuard Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SMSGuard Pro Annual | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MessageFilter Pro free?

MessageFilter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMSGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MessageFilter Pro or SMSGuard?

SMSGuard is rated higher. MessageFilter Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SMSGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MessageFilter Pro or SMSGuard have ads?

Neither MessageFilter Pro nor SMSGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MessageFilter Pro or SMSGuard?

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, and SMSGuard monthly. Most recently, MessageFilter Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and SMSGuard on October 11, 2026.

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