# VeroSMS vs ElectionDeflection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElectionDeflection at 100% against VeroSMS's 54%. ElectionDeflection also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). VeroSMS's advantage is ratings volume (316 vs 38) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VeroSMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ElectionDeflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ElectionDeflection holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VeroSMS has 316 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VeroSMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of ElectionDeflection's.

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, ElectionDeflection every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VeroSMS | ElectionDeflection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verosms/id1269693537/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanmay Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507744776) | [Miller Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135724762) |

## 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


### ElectionDeflection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536)

Automatically filters unwanted political SMS messages, moving them to your Spam folder. It uses on-device AI and keyword-based filtering to protect your inbox without tracking your data. Take control of your communications and reduce political text clutter.

**Highlights:** Automatic political text filtering, On-device AI and keyword detection, Privacy-first design, no tracking, Open-source code for transparency, Optional community AI improvement feature

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Election Deflection Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VeroSMS free?

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

### Is ElectionDeflection free?

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

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

ElectionDeflection is rated higher. VeroSMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while ElectionDeflection averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do VeroSMS or ElectionDeflection have ads?

Neither VeroSMS nor ElectionDeflection shows ads.

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

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and ElectionDeflection every 5 days. Most recently, VeroSMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and ElectionDeflection on November 4, 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.*