# Block Spam Texts | Dont Text vs Stop

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text and Stop both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stop's. Block Spam Texts | Dont Text also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). Stop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Spam Texts | Dont Text has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Block Spam Texts | Dont Text's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stop's.

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text ships an update every 2 months, Stop every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Spam Texts | Dont Text | Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-spam-texts-dont-text/id1540836811/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-sms-filter/id6465690673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540836813) | [fares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/374050675) |

## 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


### Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-sms-filter/id6465690673)

This app acts as a defense against unwanted text messages. It allows users to create custom rules and block lists to filter incoming messages based on keywords and patterns, ensuring a clean inbox. Filters can be exported and imported for backup and sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable SMS filtering rules, Predefined and custom block lists, Filter by text patterns and keywords, Export and import filters, Privacy-focused, no data collection, Organize and maintain a clean inbox

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Stop free?

Stop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text is rated higher. Block Spam Texts | Dont Text averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Stop averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text ships an update every 2 months, and Stop every 4 months. Most recently, Block Spam Texts | Dont Text was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stop on October 24, 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.*