# Textkiller vs Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

The clearest difference is update cadence: Textkiller at every 2 weeks against Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's every 2 months. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. 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 Textkiller against 4.2 for Block Spam Texts | Dont Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Textkiller's written reviews are positive against 43% of Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's.

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Spam Texts | Dont Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textkiller | Block Spam Texts | Dont Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **42.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Tyler Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540836813) |

## What reviewers say

### Textkiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811)

This app automatically filters unwanted spam text messages by sending them to a dedicated junk folder. It offers customizable filtering options, including blocking by email addresses, keywords, and phone number area codes, ensuring you only see important messages.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam text filtering, Junk folder for spam messages, Block texts from email addresses, Customizable keyword filtering, Block by phone number area code, Privacy-focused message handling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worry Free Filtering | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking spam
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💰 Free version available
- 🙌 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Filters not always effective
- ❌ Paid version doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Blocks legitimate messages
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance over time

**Reported bugs**

- Restore function not working
- Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Group text blocking
- Ability to filter by sender
- Customizable filtering options
- Integration with other messaging apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Is Block Spam Texts | Dont Text free?

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textkiller or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text?

Textkiller is rated higher. Textkiller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Block Spam Texts | Dont Text averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Textkiller or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text have ads?

Neither Textkiller nor Block Spam Texts | Dont Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textkiller or Block Spam Texts | Dont Text?

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text every 2 months. Most recently, Textkiller was updated on November 6, 2026 and Block Spam Texts | Dont Text on November 3, 2026.

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