# Textkiller vs ElectionDeflection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElectionDeflection at 100% against Textkiller's 37%. ElectionDeflection also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Textkiller's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 28) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ElectionDeflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ElectionDeflection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Textkiller's written reviews are positive against 100% of ElectionDeflection's.

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, ElectionDeflection every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textkiller | ElectionDeflection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews) | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Miller Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135724762) |

## 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


### ElectionDeflection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536)

Automatically filters unwanted political SMS messages, moving them to your Spam folder. It uses on-device filtering to protect your privacy without requiring accounts or setup.

**Highlights:** Automatic political SMS filtering, On-device processing for privacy, Keyword-based spam detection, AI-powered smart filtering (Pro), No account or setup required, Open-source code for transparency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Election Deflection Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Is ElectionDeflection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Textkiller or ElectionDeflection?

ElectionDeflection is rated higher. Textkiller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while ElectionDeflection averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do Textkiller or ElectionDeflection have ads?

Neither Textkiller nor ElectionDeflection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textkiller or ElectionDeflection?

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, and ElectionDeflection every 5 days. Most recently, Textkiller was updated on September 28, 2026 and ElectionDeflection on August 19, 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.*