# Firewall vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is monetization model: Textkiller at free with in-app purchases against Firewall's subscription. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.6K). Firewall's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firewall sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Textkiller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Firewall against 4.3 for Textkiller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Firewall's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

Firewall ships an update every 10 days, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firewall | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firewall-spam-call-blocker/id1447702878/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Firewall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firewall-spam-call-blocker/id1447702878)

This app blocks unwanted calls and texts by only allowing approved contacts to reach you. It also offers visual voicemail, privacy protection for your number, and the ability to make anonymous outbound calls. Enjoy a cleaner, more productive phone experience.

**Highlights:** Block 100% of spam calls, Whitelisting for approved callers, SMS spam blocker, Visual voicemail, Anonymous outbound calls, Local contact storage

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firewall Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Firewall Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Firewall Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Firewall Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at blocking robocalls
- 👍 Useful call screening and voicemail features
- 🤖 Helpful AI assistant with witty responses
- 💯 Effective at stopping unwanted calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Poor call quality and dropped calls
- 🤖 Overly aggressive blocking of whitelisted contacts
- 🕰️ Sluggish app performance and UI
- 🔌 Issues with call forwarding and uninstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Missed calls from whitelisted contacts
- Persistent call forwarding issues after uninstall
- Inconsistent behavior with unknown numbers

**Requested features**

- Customizable blacklist/whitelist options
- Scheduling/automation for call blocking
- Improved integration with Apple Watch
- Better voicemail management and call log


### 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 (9)**

| 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 | $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 |

**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 Firewall free?

Firewall 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, Firewall or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. Firewall averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do Firewall or Textkiller have ads?

Neither Firewall nor Textkiller shows ads.

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

Firewall ships an update every 10 days, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, Firewall was updated on November 6, 2026 and Textkiller on November 10, 2026.

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