# SMS Filter+ vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is price: Textkiller at Free against SMS Filter+'s $0.99. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 216). SMS Filter+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (58% vs 37%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Textkiller is free to download; SMS Filter+ costs $0.99 up front. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SMS Filter+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SMS Filter+ against 4.3 for Textkiller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 216, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SMS Filter+'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Filter+ | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 216 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Filter+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052)

This app provides professional SMS filtering to block spam and unwanted MMS messages. Customize filters based on phone numbers, keywords, or regular expressions to automatically sort messages. Enjoy uninterrupted focus by silencing junk messages without notifications.

**Highlights:** Automatic message classification, Customizable spam filters, Filter by phone number, text, keywords, regex, Block unwanted MMS messages, Silent junk message notifications, Privacy-focused processing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SMS Filter+ free?

SMS Filter+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Filter+ or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. SMS Filter+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do SMS Filter+ or Textkiller have ads?

Neither SMS Filter+ nor Textkiller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Filter+ or Textkiller?

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS Filter+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Textkiller on October 15, 2026.

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