# SMSGRD vs Simple Call Blocker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Call Blocker at 52% against SMSGRD's 0%. Simple Call Blocker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SMSGRD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSGRD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Call Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Call Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Call Blocker has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMSGRD's written reviews are positive against 52% of Simple Call Blocker's.

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, Simple Call Blocker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSGRD | Simple Call Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsgrd-sms-filter-and-blocker/id1287560183/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-call-blocker/id1409872025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Smirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152478617) | [Michael Descy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073798439) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSGRD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsgrd-sms-filter-and-blocker/id1287560183)

This app helps you manage unwanted text messages by creating custom filter lists. It integrates with your messaging app to move spam to a separate folder, offering advanced filtering options for precise control.

**Highlights:** Customizable filter lists, iOS and Message app integration, Filter by sender and message content, Alphanumeric sender support, Wildcard and Regexp support (PRO)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO version upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-call-blocker/id1409872025)

Block unwanted calls on your iPhone by individual numbers or entire ranges. Create an allow list for specific numbers or contacts, ensuring they never get blocked. This app prioritizes simplicity and privacy, without collecting your data.

**Highlights:** Block individual phone numbers, Block ranges of phone numbers, Create an allow list, Option to allow all contacts, No personal data collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Blocks range of numbers
- 👍 Stops spam calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls not always blocked
- 🐛 Blocker loading failed
- 🐛 Doesn't work on all devices
- 🐛 Blocks limited to 2 million numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Calls still getting through blocked numbers
- Validation issues with number formats
- Blocker not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Block entire area codes or countries
- Ability to block from contacts list
- Logging/reporting of blocked calls
- Expand blocking capacity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSGRD free?

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

### Is Simple Call Blocker free?

Simple Call Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMSGRD or Simple Call Blocker?

Simple Call Blocker is rated higher. SMSGRD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Call Blocker averages 4.2 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do SMSGRD or Simple Call Blocker have ads?

Neither SMSGRD nor Simple Call Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMSGRD or Simple Call Blocker?

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Call Blocker every 6 months. Most recently, SMSGRD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Call Blocker on November 11, 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.*