# Spam SMS Filter vs PasteKey

The clearest difference is rating: PasteKey at 5.0 against Spam SMS Filter's 3.0. Spam SMS Filter's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spam SMS Filter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and PasteKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PasteKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spam SMS Filter has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spam SMS Filter ships an update every 3 weeks, PasteKey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spam SMS Filter | PasteKey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-sms-filter/id1387383448/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastekey-auto-paste-keyboard/id6502994264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manish Paralikar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166510580) | [Aditya Daniel Istyana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473731214) |

## What reviewers say

### Spam SMS Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-sms-filter/id1387383448)

Effortlessly filter unwanted marketing and spam SMS messages. Create custom blacklists and whitelists based on keywords or sender IDs to automatically categorize and hide spam. Enjoy a cleaner inbox with this user-friendly utility.

**Highlights:** Block by content keywords, Block by sender ID, Create custom blacklists, Create custom whitelists, Automatic spam categorization, Smart filtering of contacts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Keyword Limit | $1.99 | one-time |


### PasteKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastekey-auto-paste-keyboard/id6502994264)

This utility app allows you to save frequently used texts and paste them with a single tap. It offers customizable settings for repeat pasting and easy management of unlimited text templates to boost your productivity.

**Highlights:** Save frequent texts, One-tap text insertion, Repeat pasting from templates, Customizable paste settings, Unlimited template management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PasteKey Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PasteKey Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| PasteKey Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spam SMS Filter free?

Spam SMS Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PasteKey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spam SMS Filter or PasteKey?

PasteKey is rated higher. Spam SMS Filter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while PasteKey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spam SMS Filter or PasteKey have ads?

Neither Spam SMS Filter nor PasteKey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spam SMS Filter or PasteKey?

Spam SMS Filter ships an update every 3 weeks, and PasteKey fortnightly. Most recently, Spam SMS Filter was updated on June 1, 2026 and PasteKey on August 31, 2026.

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