# SMS Filter+ vs Trend Micro ScamCheck

The clearest difference is price: Trend Micro ScamCheck at Free against SMS Filter+'s $0.99. Trend Micro ScamCheck also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 216). SMS Filter+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (58% vs 42%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Trend Micro ScamCheck is free to download; SMS Filter+ costs $0.99 up front. Trend Micro ScamCheck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMS Filter+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trend Micro ScamCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trend Micro ScamCheck has 2.3K ratings behind it against 216, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of SMS Filter+'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Trend Micro ScamCheck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Trend Micro ScamCheck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Filter+ | Trend Micro ScamCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-scamcheck/id1566099565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 216 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 150 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) | [Trend Micro, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/486159632) |

## 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


### Trend Micro ScamCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-scamcheck/id1566099565)

This app uses AI to detect and block various types of scams, including fraudulent calls, texts, websites, and even AI-generated video impersonations. It offers real-time analysis of suspicious content and provides tools to identify unknown callers. Protect your personal data and finances from online threats.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scam detection, Real-time call and SMS blocking, Fake AI video call detection, Malicious website blocker, Caller ID and reverse phone lookup, SMS filtering with custom keywords

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective spam filtering
- 🔒 Scam detection and protection
- 👍 Useful features like call blocking and SMS filtering
- 🚀 Worked well initially

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working effectively over time
- 💰 Transitioned from free to paid app
- 🤔 Unclear subscription details and pricing
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and reliability
- 🤔 Confusing setup and configuration

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Blocking legitimate calls and messages
- Inconsistent behavior across updates

**Requested features**

- Automatic spam/scam filtering without user intervention
- Ability to block entire area codes or prefixes
- Improved reporting and feedback mechanisms
- Seamless integration with phone's native features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Filter+ free?

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

### Is Trend Micro ScamCheck free?

Trend Micro ScamCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Filter+ or Trend Micro ScamCheck?

Trend Micro ScamCheck is rated higher. SMS Filter+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Trend Micro ScamCheck averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do SMS Filter+ or Trend Micro ScamCheck have ads?

Neither SMS Filter+ nor Trend Micro ScamCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Filter+ or Trend Micro ScamCheck?

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Trend Micro ScamCheck every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMS Filter+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Trend Micro ScamCheck on October 15, 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.*