BlackList Messages vs SMS FilterPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackList Messages
Block unwanted SMS messages by customizing your blacklist with various criteria. Create a whitelist to exempt specific contacts from being blocked. Never worry about SMS spam again with this productivity tool.
- Block unwanted SMS messages
- Customize blacklist criteria
- Create a whitelist for exceptions
- Prevent SMS spam
- Supports iPhone and iPod
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Block unwanted SMS text messages with this app! Customize your blacklist as you see fit. You can block unwanted messages with various selection criteria that you choose. This app also supports a whitelist where you can enter exceptions to messages that you don't want to be blocked. Never worry about SMS spam again!
SMS FilterPro
This app automatically filters unwanted SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders. It allows you to create custom rules to block spam, categorize messages like promotions or transactions, and move them to specific folders without disruptive notifications.
- Filters SMS/MMS from unknown senders
- Customizable spam and message filters
- Automatic message categorization
- Moves messages to specific folders
- Blocks notifications for spam
- Highlights keywords in messages
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SMS FilterPro filters incoming SMS and MMS from unknown senders. Define filter rules so that spam messages with specific terms in the sender and/or in the body of the message are no longer disruptive, or that messages are filed in specific folders in the Messages app. SMS FilterPro uses its own smart logic to catch the search terms in the incoming message and to color-code the corresponding terms in your test message! Main functionality: • Different filters to classify messages as spam, or also as promotions or transactions. Subcategories are available from iOS 16. • New incoming messages matching a filter are automatically moved to specific folders (according classification) in the Messages app. • No notifications or badges for spam messages anymore. • Verify a message with all your filters. Restriction by operation system: • Works only with SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders; it doesn't work with messages from senders in your Contacts list or with iMessage messages. Terms of use: http://www.demodit.com/apps/sf/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS FilterPro at 100% against BlackList Messages's 40%. SMS FilterPro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). BlackList Messages's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
BlackList Messages is free to download; SMS FilterPro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BlackList Messages ships an update every 4 months, SMS FilterPro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackList Messages | SMS FilterPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emanuele Floris | Demodit GmbH |
Customer experience
BlackList Messages
SMS FilterPro
In-app purchases
BlackList Messages
No in-app purchases
SMS FilterPro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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