Comparison

Spam Text Blocker vs PK10000

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

Head to head
About

Spam Text Blocker

This app offers a smarter way to manage your SMS inbox by filtering unwanted messages. It utilizes a whitelist system to allow texts from trusted sources while automatically detecting and prioritizing important codes like OTPs. Enjoy enhanced privacy with on-device processing and a completely ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Whitelist-based SMS filtering
  • Mute unknown senders
  • Automatic OTP detection
  • Custom message templates
  • Targeted filtering via SIM profiles
  • 100% on-device processing
  • Ad-free and tracker-free
Features
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Blacklists don’t work anymore. Even trusted sources like your bank bombard you with irrelevant offers, while spammers effortlessly switch numbers to bypass filters. It’s time for a smarter approach. Take control of your inbox with SpamOff – the first SMS filter built on a whitelist system. FEATURES • Mute SMS messages from unknown senders. • Quickly allow texts based on sender country, favorites list, keywords, or an important texts database. • Automatically detect and allow OTPs and verification codes to ensure you never miss them. • Fine-tune your preferences with custom message templates. • Apply targeted filtering via SIM profiles. BENEFITS • 100% on-device processing for enhanced privacy. • Free of ads and trackers. • Seamless dark and light mode support. • Compatible with dynamic type for accessibility. SpamOff creates a Junk folder in the Messages app, redirecting filtered texts there. You won’t receive notifications for these messages, but they remain accessible for a limited time before being automatically removed by the system. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PK10000

This app helps you achieve mastery through deliberate practice by tracking your progress towards long-term goals. It offers goal management, detailed statistics, and a Pomodoro timer to enhance focus and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Goal Management (100-10,000 hours)
  • Tag Classification (12 categories)
  • Data Statistics (daily, monthly, yearly)
  • Pomodoro Timer (study/break sessions)
  • Minimalist Interface
  • Subscription Plans
Features
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"The 10,000-Hour Rule" suggests that excellence in any field results from continuous and deliberate practice. As Malcolm Gladwell puts it, geniuses are made through relentless, intentional practice. Time, an eternal topic for humanity, becomes particularly poignant in the 21st century, where a human life spans roughly 30,000 days. The choices you make and the efforts you put in will determine the value of your entire life. In the words of Malcolm Gladwell, genius is the outcome of sustained deliberate practice. The principle is simple yet incredibly complex, as one may not be certain if they've chosen the right direction or if they can accumulate enough knowledge and experience to reach great heights. However, doing nothing guarantees emptiness. If your direction is uncertain, take action to enrich yourself and discover the goal within your heart. If your path is clear, keep moving forward, as challenging yourself from yesterday is the only way to become a better version of yourself. The product "PK10000" is grounded in this philosophy. We aim to document your transformative journey, helping you accomplish the lengthy voyage of 10,000 hours. To achieve the 10,000-hour goal, "PK10000" offers: 1. Goal Management: Choose 100, 500, or 10,000 hours as your target (supporting smaller goals). Starting small aligns with ancient wisdom; complete smaller goals first, then conquer the ultimate goal—one step at a time. 2. Tag Classification: We provide 12 tag categories to support your learning or work. Fine-tune the management of your goals within these categories for a more detailed control of your time investment. 3. Data Statistics: Track your goal progress percentage and data for 3 dimensions (daily, monthly, yearly) across 12 tags. Gain clear insights into your goal and time investment. Adjust your time strategy when you identify issues with input and output. 4. Pomodoro Timer: Utilize study sessions of up to 120 minutes and breaks of up to 60 minutes. Even the fastest horse needs to graze; we hope you represent focused and balanced learning—an advocate for efficiency. "PK10000" Design Philosophy: 1. Single-threaded Operation: Embrace Jobs' philosophy of single-threaded simplicity for enhanced efficiency. 2. Minimalist Interface: A minimalist design fosters user focus, and focus leads to greater heights. 3. Enjoyability: When tired, enjoy a cup of coffee! Represent the Pomodoro timer as a coffee moment. Brewing a cup of coffee takes time, and similarly, savoring it requires a moment of stillness. Contact Us help@xunshan.cn Privacy Policy: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/privacy_en.html User Agreement: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/useragreement_en.html

Screenshots

Spam Text Blocker4 screens
PK100004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PK10000 at every 3 weeks against Spam Text Blocker's every 6 weeks. Spam Text Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Spam Text Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and PK10000 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Spam Text Blocker against 4.3 for PK10000. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spam Text Blocker has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Spam Text Blocker's written reviews are positive against 55% of PK10000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spam Text Blocker ships an update every 6 weeks, PK10000 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spam Text Blocker versus PK10000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpam Text BlockerPK10000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr Gubanov正峰 蒋

Customer experience

Spam Text Blocker

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PK10000

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spam Text Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.497 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.49
4 purchases

PK10000

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annually$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Early Bird MemberShip$2.99
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Spam Text Blocker free?
Spam Text Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PK10000 free?
PK10000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spam Text Blocker or PK10000?
Spam Text Blocker is rated higher. Spam Text Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while PK10000 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Spam Text Blocker or PK10000 have ads?
Neither Spam Text Blocker nor PK10000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spam Text Blocker or PK10000?
Spam Text Blocker ships an update every 6 weeks, and PK10000 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spam Text Blocker was updated on November 3, 2026 and PK10000 on November 3, 2026.

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