# Textkiller vs Spam Text Blocker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spam Text Blocker at 100% against Textkiller's 37%. Spam Text Blocker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3). Textkiller's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Text Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spam Text Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 9, 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 Spam Text Blocker's.

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, Spam Text Blocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textkiller | Spam Text Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-filtera/id6741700342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Dimas Ashidiqi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698444614) |

## 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 Text Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-filtera/id6741700342)

Automatically detect and block unwanted text messages using on-device AI. Keep your inbox clean and secure with customizable filters for SMS and RCS. Enjoy a distraction-free messaging experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam blocking with AI, On-device privacy, Customizable filters, SMS & RCS message filtering, Blocks 99% of spam texts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Is Spam Text Blocker free?

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

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

Spam Text Blocker is rated higher. Textkiller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Spam Text Blocker averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither Textkiller nor Spam Text Blocker shows ads.

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

Textkiller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spam Text Blocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Textkiller was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spam Text Blocker on July 26, 2026.

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