# Textkiller vs Spam Call Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: Textkiller at 4.3 against Spam Call Blocker's 2.6. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Spam Call Blocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textkiller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 36% positive.

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, Spam Call Blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textkiller | Spam Call Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-call-blocker-batch-block/id1539106552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Solid PDF Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499927970) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spam Call Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-call-blocker-batch-block/id1539106552)

This app helps you manage unwanted calls by allowing you to create custom blacklists and whitelists. Block specific numbers or entire number segments to avoid spam and robocalls, while ensuring important calls are never missed. It also supports iCloud backup for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Custom blacklists and whitelists, Block number segments, Block up to 1 million numbers, Add numbers from recent calls, iCloud Auto Backup, Block cell and landline numbers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Is Spam Call Blocker free?

Spam Call Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textkiller or Spam Call Blocker?

Textkiller is rated higher. Textkiller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Spam Call Blocker averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Textkiller or Spam Call Blocker have ads?

Neither Textkiller nor Spam Call Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textkiller or Spam Call Blocker?

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spam Call Blocker every 2 months. Most recently, Textkiller was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spam Call Blocker on September 7, 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.*