# SMSGRD vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is rating: Textkiller at 4.3 against SMSGRD's 3.5. Textkiller also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). SMSGRD's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSGRD 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K 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 37% of Textkiller's.

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSGRD | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsgrd-sms-filter-and-blocker/id1287560183/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Smirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152478617) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## 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 |


### 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 SMSGRD free?

SMSGRD 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, SMSGRD or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. SMSGRD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do SMSGRD or Textkiller have ads?

Neither SMSGRD nor Textkiller shows ads.

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

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMSGRD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Textkiller on October 31, 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.*