# SMS Spam Stopper vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is price: Textkiller at Free against SMS Spam Stopper's $3.99. Textkiller also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 37). SMS Spam Stopper's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 37%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Textkiller is free to download; SMS Spam Stopper costs $3.99 up front. Textkiller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SMS Spam Stopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SMS Spam Stopper against 4.3 for Textkiller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of SMS Spam Stopper's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

SMS Spam Stopper ships an update every 6 months, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Spam Stopper | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-spam-stopper/id1451769591/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruchira Ramesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060129321) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Spam Stopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-spam-stopper/id1451769591)

Automatically block unwanted spam messages using AI and heuristic detection. Customize blocked words, numbers, and filter unknown senders to keep your inbox clean. Protects against abusive language and allows whitelisting of important messages like OTPs.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam SMS blocking, Heuristic and AI detection, Custom blocked words list, Blocked numbers list, Filter unknown senders, Abuse detection, Allowed words list for whitelisting

**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 (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 SMS Spam Stopper free?

SMS Spam Stopper costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Spam Stopper or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. SMS Spam Stopper averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do SMS Spam Stopper or Textkiller have ads?

Neither SMS Spam Stopper nor Textkiller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Spam Stopper or Textkiller?

SMS Spam Stopper ships an update every 6 months, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS Spam Stopper was updated on November 2, 2026 and Textkiller on November 4, 2026.

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