# WideProtect SMS Blocker vs EchoHawk

The clearest difference is rating: EchoHawk at 5.0 against WideProtect SMS Blocker's 4.5. EchoHawk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). WideProtect SMS Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

EchoHawk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WideProtect SMS Blocker has 144 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of WideProtect SMS Blocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of EchoHawk's.

WideProtect SMS Blocker ships an update every 3 weeks, EchoHawk monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WideProtect SMS Blocker | EchoHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-sms-blocker/id1589132654/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echohawk/id6751974849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valerii Andrusyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/787326004) | [Alex Kotliarsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558312556) |

## What reviewers say

### WideProtect SMS Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wideprotect-sms-blocker/id1589132654)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version for 1 year | $13.99 | per year |
| Full family version for 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime license | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime family license | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective spam blocking
- 👍 Filters unwanted texts
- 👍 Blocks area codes
- 👍 Blocks political texts
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block texts from email addresses
- 🐛 New icon is disliked
- 🐛 Lifetime license confusion/controversy
- 🐛 Does not work for some users
- 🐛 Spam texts still get through

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### EchoHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echohawk/id6751974849)

This app uses AI and community reports to provide real-time safety alerts for crimes, accidents, weather, and news. It features an interactive map, personalized notifications, and crime trend analytics to help users stay informed and safe.

**Highlights:** Real-time safety alerts, AI-powered incident detection, Interactive incident map, Community reporting and verification, Customizable watch zones, Crime trends and analytics, Sex offender registry integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WideProtect SMS Blocker free?

WideProtect SMS Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EchoHawk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WideProtect SMS Blocker or EchoHawk?

EchoHawk is rated higher. WideProtect SMS Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while EchoHawk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WideProtect SMS Blocker or EchoHawk have ads?

Neither WideProtect SMS Blocker nor EchoHawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WideProtect SMS Blocker or EchoHawk?

WideProtect SMS Blocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and EchoHawk monthly. Most recently, WideProtect SMS Blocker was updated on September 9, 2026 and EchoHawk on October 1, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*