# VeroSMS vs Blockr

The clearest difference is rating: Blockr at 4.2 against VeroSMS's 3.6. VeroSMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VeroSMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blockr sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blockr holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 367 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of VeroSMS's written reviews are positive against 47% of Blockr'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, Blockr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeroSMS | Blockr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verosms/id1269693537/reviews) | **[4.2 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 316 | **367** |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanmay Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507744776) | [The App Shop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746511328) |

## 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


### Blockr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219)

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam text blocking, Real-time spam call blocking, Customizable blocking preferences, Continuously updated scam database, Anti-smishing defense, Block political and promotional spam

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockr Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Individual | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam texts effectively
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Helps maintain privacy
- 😊 Provides relief from constant spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, some spam still gets through
- 🤔 Overly aggressive blocking, leading to important messages being blocked
- 💤 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription-based model with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after updates
- Blocking not working as expected for certain types of spam
- Issues with syncing blocked content across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific senders or numbers
- Option to automatically reply 'STOP' to spam messages
- Integration with desktop/laptop for a more comprehensive solution
- Improved analytics and reporting on blocked messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VeroSMS free?

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

### Is Blockr free?

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

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

Blockr is rated higher. VeroSMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Blockr averages 4.2 from 367 ratings.

### Do VeroSMS or Blockr have ads?

Blockr shows ads; VeroSMS does not.

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

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blockr every 2 weeks. Most recently, VeroSMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blockr on November 8, 2026.

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