MySMSBlocker vs GNAT Cleaner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySMSBlocker
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MySMSBlocker is a simple app to mark messages as junk if they match various filters. Unlike other apps, this app does NOT send your data to a server for analysis; everything is local. When a message comes in, iOS passes the message to MySMSBlocker and MySMSBlocker goes through your filter list to see if the message should be marked as Junk or not. If there are no matches, it is simply listed as from an Unknown Sender. Filters are synced via iCloud. The source for the app is freely available at https://github.com/sgruby/mysmsblocker. Notes: • This only filters SMS and not iMessages. • If a sender is in your contacts, the filtering is not used. • There is no equivalent app on the Mac, so it is recommended that you turn off notifications for Messages on your Mac if you sync your Messages across devices.
GNAT Cleaner
This utility removes unique identifiers from web links, preventing tracking of users and shared content. It helps protect privacy by stripping away elements that can be used to identify and follow individuals online.
- Removes unique link identifiers
- Prevents user tracking
- Protects shared link privacy
- Simple and effective utility
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Hey send me that link... GNAT! GNAT removes the unique identifiers attached to links you receive and share. These sneaky unique identifiers can be used to ID and track you, and the people you're sharing with. Say goodbye to these pesky gnats with GNAT!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GNAT Cleaner at every 4 months against MySMSBlocker's every 40 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MySMSBlocker ships an update every 40 months, GNAT Cleaner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySMSBlocker | GNAT Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gruby Solutions | Dissect Cyber Inc |
In-app purchases
MySMSBlocker
No in-app purchases
GNAT Cleaner
No in-app purchases
