# VeroSMS vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is rating: Textkiller at 4.3 against VeroSMS's 3.6. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 306). VeroSMS's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VeroSMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textkiller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of VeroSMS's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeroSMS | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verosms/id1269693537/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 306 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanmay Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507744776) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### VeroSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verosms/id1269693537)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Overfiltering of legitimate messages
- 🐛 Inability to restore filtered messages
- 🐛 Crashes on setup

**Reported bugs**

- Filtering not working as expected despite keyword matching
- Junk folder persisting even after app uninstallation
- Crowdsourced keyword list containing inappropriate terms

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize messages into categories
- Option to block phone numbers along with keywords
- Removal of badge notifications for filtered messages


### Textkiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355)

This app automatically blocks unwanted spam text messages, protecting you from scams and telemarketing. It offers customizable filtering options, a constantly updated global block list, and a privacy-first approach to keep your inbox clean and your personal information secure.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam text elimination, Global block list updated constantly, Predictive SMS blocking algorithm, Customizable blocking (keywords, email, number ranges), Block and Allow lists, Report spam to train algorithm, Privacy-first algorithm

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textkiller Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TextKiller Pro with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro with Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stops spam texts
- 👍 Filters messages effectively
- 💡 Keyword blocking
- 🚀 Works well when functioning
- 👍 Useful for reducing spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Issues with premium features
- 🔍 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Keyword blocking not working as expected
- Junk messages still getting through
- Issues contacting support

**Requested features**

- Sync blocked list across devices
- Automatically delete junk messages
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- More transparency on how filtering works


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VeroSMS free?

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

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VeroSMS or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. VeroSMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do VeroSMS or Textkiller have ads?

Neither VeroSMS nor Textkiller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VeroSMS or Textkiller?

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, VeroSMS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Textkiller on September 28, 2026.

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