Comparison

MySMSBlocker vs HukBox

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

Head to head
About

MySMSBlocker

Features
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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.

About

HukBox

This app simplifies the management of Safari browser extensions on mobile devices. It allows users to easily enable, disable, and uninstall extensions, discover new ones, and customize their settings. The app offers a visual interface for managing configurations and ensures privacy and security through native frameworks and system encryption.

Highlights
  • Safari extension management
  • Curated built-in extensions
  • Discover new extensions
  • Extension settings customization
  • Visual management interface
  • Privacy and security features
  • Cloud sync for extensions
Features
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HUKBOX is an extension manager for Safari that helps you use and manage browser extensions more efficiently on your mobile devices · Safari extension management: enable / disable / uninstall · Curated built-in extensions: one-tap activation after installation · Discover center: find more extensions and get updates · Extension settings: customizable parameters and personalized options · Visual management interface: manage extensions and configuration status in one place · Privacy & security: built on the native Web Extension framework for Safari · Secure storage: sensitive information is protected with system encryption · Cloud sync: extensions can be synced via the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MySMSBlocker2 screens
HukBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySMSBlocker at none against HukBox's 3. MySMSBlocker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). HukBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months). 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. HukBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MySMSBlocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySMSBlocker ships an update every 40 months, HukBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MySMSBlocker versus HukBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySMSBlockerHukBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGruby SolutionsInversiones Charlie S,A, Int.

In-app purchases

None

MySMSBlocker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HukBox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly HUKBOX Plus$0.991 Month
  • Yearly HUKBOX Plus$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime HUKBOX Plus$12.99

Questions

Is MySMSBlocker free?
MySMSBlocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HukBox free?
HukBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MySMSBlocker or HukBox have ads?
Neither MySMSBlocker nor HukBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySMSBlocker or HukBox?
MySMSBlocker ships an update every 40 months, and HukBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, MySMSBlocker was updated on October 2, 2026 and HukBox on October 5, 2026.

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