Comparison

WideProtect SMS Blocker vs String Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WideProtect SMS Blocker

Effortlessly block unwanted SMS messages from promotions, scams, and political campaigns. Create custom filters using keywords or phone number patterns, or utilize smart rules to block entire regions. Protect your privacy with offline functionality and easy setup.

Highlights
  • Block SMS by keywords, numbers, short codes, or email
  • Smart rules for links, emails, and country blocking
  • Block SMS with images
  • Pre-configured patterns for multiple countries
  • Whitelisting for trusted numbers
  • Offline functionality and privacy-focused
  • Family sharing options
Features
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Tired of spam SMS from promotions, scams, or political campaigns? Take control and block unwanted messages effortlessly. Create your own filters using stop-words or phone number patterns, or set smart rules to block entire regions and countries. Get the power of ML filtering and community reported data. Start for FREE - 3 days to try ALL features. Upgrade to the full version and choose between a one-time purchase or a subscription plan that fits your needs. KEY FEATURES • Powerful Filters – Block SMS by keywords, phone number prefixes, short codes, or even email senders. • Smart Rules – Automatically block messages containing links or emails, or allow only your home country. • Advanced techniques - Blocks SMS messages with images in the text. • Pre-configured Patterns – Ready-to-use filters for the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Chile and India. • Whitelisting – Keep important messages safe by exempting trusted numbers. • Privacy First – Works fully offline with no registration or data collection. • Accessibility Ready – Supports VoiceOver, Dark Mode, and Dynamic Type fonts. • Family Sharing – Protect your whole family at a discounted price. • Easy to Use – Quick setup with a video guide in the help section. • iCloud Backup – Save and restore your custom settings anytime. IMPORTANT NOTICES • Don't forget to give permissions to filter SMS and MMS to WideProtect SMS Blocker extension through 'iPhone Settings -> Apps -> Messages -> Unknown & Spam'.. • WideProtect functionality is available via auto-renewable subscriptions OR one-time payment. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal, subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT Please write us email (dodatoklab@gmail.com) in case of any troubles or questions. LINKS Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/vandrusik/wideprotect/privacy-policy

About

String Master

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Welcome to String Master – The Ultimate Text Transformation Tool! Transform the way you work with text using StringMaster, a versatile app designed to cater to all your text formatting needs. Whether you're a social media enthusiast, a professional writer, or just someone who loves playing with words, String Master is the perfect tool for you. Key Features: Multiple Conversion Styles: Choose from a variety of text styles including UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, and the whimsical SpongeBob Case. Perfect for adding flair to social media posts, documents, and presentations. Dark Mode: Enjoy a comfortable text editing experience in any environment with our eye-friendly Dark Mode. Ideal for late-night sessions or working in low-light settings, this feature ensures minimal eye strain. Default Conversion Setting: Personalize your experience by setting your most-used text style as the default conversion. This handy feature saves time and lets you format text in your preferred style instantly. Regular Style Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with regular updates that introduce new and exciting text styles to the app. With String Master, your text will never be dull! User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive and clean interface ensures that text transformation is a breeze. No complicated procedures – just select your text, choose a style, and you're done! String Master is more than just a text conversion tool – it's a way to express yourself creatively and efficiently. Ready to elevate your text game? Download String Master now and start transforming your words into works of art!

Screenshots

WideProtect SMS Blocker4 screens
String Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Master at none against WideProtect SMS Blocker's 4. WideProtect SMS Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WideProtect SMS Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. String Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WideProtect SMS Blocker versus String Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWideProtect SMS BlockerString Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerii AndrusykDavid Yates

Bugs and requests

WideProtect SMS Blocker

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Texts from email addresses are not blocked
  • New icon is considered ugly
  • Lifetime license terms are unclear and have led to user dissatisfaction
  • App does not work for some users
  • Spam texts with specific keywords are not blocked
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  • Notifications are still received on Apple Watch
  • Cannot edit or remove blocked phrases
  • App incorrectly flags legitimate messages (e.g., USAA)
  • Cannot enter '+' symbol when blocking numbers
  • App is considered useless by some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Clarification on lifetime license terms
  • Ability to edit or remove phrases
  • Improve blocking of texts from email addresses
  • Address Apple Watch notification issues
  • Improve accuracy in flagging legitimate messages

String Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WideProtect SMS Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Full version for 1 year$13.991 Year
  • Full family version for 1 year$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime license$34.99
  • Lifetime family license$69.99
None

String Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WideProtect SMS Blocker free?
WideProtect SMS Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Master free?
String Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WideProtect SMS Blocker or String Master have ads?
Neither WideProtect SMS Blocker nor String Master shows ads.

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