# MessageFilter Pro vs Secure Password Lock

The clearest difference is price: MessageFilter Pro at Free against Secure Password Lock's $0.99. MessageFilter Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Secure Password Lock's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 57%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MessageFilter Pro is free to download; Secure Password Lock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secure Password Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MessageFilter Pro's written reviews are positive against 87% of Secure Password Lock's.

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, Secure Password Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MessageFilter Pro | Secure Password Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagefilter-pro/id1262898709/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-password-lock/id6449745506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junyu Kuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/961945907) | [运强 翁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071832931) |

## 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


### Secure Password Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-password-lock/id6449745506)

This application helps you securely store and manage all your passwords in one place. It offers various unlock methods for quick and safe access to your accounts, from social media to banking.

**Highlights:** Local password storage, Gesture app lock, Face and fingerprint unlock, Add pictures to passwords, Custom password categories, Category management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MessageFilter Pro free?

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

### Is Secure Password Lock free?

Secure Password Lock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MessageFilter Pro or Secure Password Lock?

Secure Password Lock is rated higher. MessageFilter Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Secure Password Lock averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do MessageFilter Pro or Secure Password Lock have ads?

Neither MessageFilter Pro nor Secure Password Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MessageFilter Pro or Secure Password Lock?

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, and Secure Password Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, MessageFilter Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Secure Password Lock on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*