# VeroSMS vs Stop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VeroSMS at 54% against Stop's 0%. VeroSMS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (306 vs 2). Stop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VeroSMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VeroSMS has 306 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of VeroSMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stop'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, Stop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeroSMS | Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verosms/id1269693537/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-sms-filter/id6465690673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanmay Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507744776) | [fares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/374050675) |

## 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


### Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-sms-filter/id6465690673)

This app acts as a defense against unwanted text messages. It allows users to create custom rules and block lists to filter incoming messages based on keywords and patterns, ensuring a clean inbox. Filters can be exported and imported for backup and sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable SMS filtering rules, Predefined and custom block lists, Filter by text patterns and keywords, Export and import filters, Privacy-focused, no data collection, Organize and maintain a clean inbox

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VeroSMS free?

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

### Is Stop free?

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

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

Stop is rated higher. VeroSMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Stop averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VeroSMS or Stop have ads?

Neither VeroSMS nor Stop shows ads.

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

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stop every 4 months. Most recently, VeroSMS was updated on October 7, 2026 and Stop on September 18, 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.*