# Smart SMS Filter vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart SMS Filter at 100% against Textkiller's 37%. Smart SMS Filter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Textkiller's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Smart SMS Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart SMS Filter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smart SMS Filter's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

Smart SMS Filter ships an update fortnightly, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart SMS Filter | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sms-filter/id1484504039/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pontera Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059664525) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart SMS Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sms-filter/id1484504039)

This app helps you manage unwanted messages by filtering incoming texts based on keywords. It automatically sorts messages from unknown senders into a junk folder, ensuring you don't miss important communications from contacts.

**Highlights:** Keyword-based message filtering, Automatic junk message sorting, Predefined spam filters, Custom filter creation, Junk message folder access, Contact message protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 (12)**

| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Annual Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $89.99 | 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 Smart SMS Filter free?

Smart SMS Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart SMS Filter or Textkiller?

Smart SMS Filter is rated higher. Smart SMS Filter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do Smart SMS Filter or Textkiller have ads?

Neither Smart SMS Filter nor Textkiller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart SMS Filter or Textkiller?

Smart SMS Filter ships an update fortnightly, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart SMS Filter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Textkiller on October 18, 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.*