Comparison

SMSDefender vs ABS Install

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

Head to head
About

SMSDefender

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The best and simplest way to filter out spam SMS messages! Quickly set up easy to understand rules for the messages you don't want to get notified about. After setting up your rules, to enable SMSDefender: • Go to Settings -> Messages -> Unknown & Spam • Then enable Filter Unknown Senders • Then select SMSDefender and choose Enable NOTE: rules will only run against unknown numbers The benefits of using SMSDefender: • Small app with no bloat. • No data gets sent or requested from any server. • Complete privacy. • All of your data is local. • Syncing of your rules to your iCloud profile. • Trusted app from a trusted software development company.

About

ABS Install

Features
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ABS Install is the app dedicated to installers for the complete programming of ABS18, ABS48, ABS128, and ABS630 intrusion control panels. Thanks to the connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM, you can manage all parameters easily and securely, directly from your smartphone or tablet. Main features: • Complete programming of Absoluta Plus control panels • Remote connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM • Support for mobile phones that aren't always connected (automatic SMS connection) • Management of company and installer accounts via a dedicated web portal • Secure and centralized access to configurations Why choose ABS Install? • Reduce installation time • Manage control panels remotely in complete security • Simplify the creation and management of company and installer accounts Requirements: • Connection to the Absoluta server • ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM communicator card

Screenshots

SMSDefender4 screens
ABS Install4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABS Install at every 5 weeks against SMSDefender's every 13 months. ABS Install also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMSDefender ships an update every 13 months, ABS Install every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SMSDefender versus ABS Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSDefenderABS Install
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunninghill Software Development PTY LTDJohnson Controls Products Italia Srl

In-app purchases

None

SMSDefender

No in-app purchases

None

ABS Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMSDefender free?
SMSDefender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABS Install free?
ABS Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMSDefender or ABS Install have ads?
Neither SMSDefender nor ABS Install shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMSDefender or ABS Install?
SMSDefender ships an update every 13 months, and ABS Install every 5 weeks. Most recently, SMSDefender was updated on October 27, 2026 and ABS Install on October 25, 2026.

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