# SMS Filter+ vs Blockr

The clearest difference is price: Blockr at Free against SMS Filter+'s $0.99. SMS Filter+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Blockr is free to download; SMS Filter+ costs $0.99 up front. Blockr 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 4.2 for Blockr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 368 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SMS Filter+'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Blockr's.

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Blockr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Filter+ | Blockr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052/reviews) | [4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-text-and-call-blocker/id6502702219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 216 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) | [The App Shop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746511328) |

## 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


### Blockr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-text-and-call-blocker/id6502702219)

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam text blocking, Real-time spam call blocking, Customizable blocking preferences, Continuously updated scam database, Anti-smishing defense, Block political and promotional spam

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockr Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockr Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Individual | $39.99 | one-time |
| Blockr Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam texts effectively
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Helps maintain privacy
- 😊 Provides relief from constant spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, some spam still gets through
- 🤔 Overly aggressive blocking, leading to important messages being blocked
- 💤 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription-based model with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after updates
- Blocking not working as expected for certain types of spam
- Issues with syncing blocked content across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific senders or numbers
- Option to automatically reply 'STOP' to spam messages
- Integration with desktop/laptop for a more comprehensive solution
- Improved analytics and reporting on blocked messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Filter+ free?

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

### Is Blockr free?

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

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

SMS Filter+ and Blockr are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 216 and 368 ratings respectively.

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

Blockr shows ads; SMS Filter+ does not.

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

SMS Filter+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blockr every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS Filter+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Blockr on October 22, 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.*