# Block Spam Texts | Dont Text vs Spam Text Blocker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Block Spam Texts | Dont Text at 1.1K against Spam Text Blocker's 131. Spam Text Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Spam Texts | Dont Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and Spam Text Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Block Spam Texts | Dont Text against 4.3 for Spam Text Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Spam Texts | Dont Text has 1.1K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spam Text Blocker's.

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text ships an update every 2 months, Spam Text Blocker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Spam Texts | Dont Text | Spam Text Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811/reviews) | **[4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-textshield/id6448859008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540836813) | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spam Text Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spam-text-blocker-textshield/id6448859008)

This app filters out unwanted spam and scam texts, keeping your inbox clean and organized. It intelligently sorts messages into categories, ensuring you only see important communications. Advanced AI detects and blocks deceptive texts, protecting you from financial loss.

**Highlights:** Spam text blocking, Scam detection, Inbox organization, Transaction/Promotion sorting, AI-powered filtering, Privacy-focused

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextShield Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TextShield Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text 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, Block Spam Texts | Dont Text or Spam Text Blocker?

Spam Text Blocker is rated higher. Block Spam Texts | Dont Text averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Spam Text Blocker averages 4.3 from 131 ratings.

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

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

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

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

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