# Blockr vs ElectionDeflection

Blockr and ElectionDeflection both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ElectionDeflection's written reviews are positive against 47% of Blockr's. ElectionDeflection also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Blockr's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 37). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockr sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ElectionDeflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ElectionDeflection holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockr has 367 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Blockr's written reviews are positive against 100% of ElectionDeflection's.

Blockr ships an update every 2 weeks, ElectionDeflection every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockr | ElectionDeflection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219/reviews) | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Shop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746511328) | [Miller Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135724762) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219)

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam text blocking, Real-time spam call blocking, Customizable blocking preferences, Continuously updated scam database, Anti-smishing defense, Block political and promotional spam

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockr Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockr Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockr Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Blockr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Individual | $39.99 | one-time |
| Blockr Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks spam texts effectively
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Helps maintain privacy
- 😊 Provides relief from constant spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, some spam still gets through
- 🤔 Overly aggressive blocking, leading to important messages being blocked
- 💤 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription-based model with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after updates
- Blocking not working as expected for certain types of spam
- Issues with syncing blocked content across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific senders or numbers
- Option to automatically reply 'STOP' to spam messages
- Integration with desktop/laptop for a more comprehensive solution
- Improved analytics and reporting on blocked messages


### ElectionDeflection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electiondeflection/id6670375536)

Automatically filters unwanted political SMS messages, moving them to your Spam folder. It uses on-device AI and keyword-based filtering to protect your inbox without tracking your data. Take control of your communications and reduce political text clutter.

**Highlights:** Automatic political text filtering, On-device AI and keyword detection, Privacy-first design, no tracking, Open-source code for transparency, Optional community AI improvement feature

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Election Deflection Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockr free?

Blockr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ElectionDeflection free?

ElectionDeflection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blockr or ElectionDeflection?

ElectionDeflection is rated higher. Blockr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while ElectionDeflection averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.

### Do Blockr or ElectionDeflection have ads?

Blockr shows ads; ElectionDeflection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blockr or ElectionDeflection?

Blockr ships an update every 2 weeks, and ElectionDeflection every 5 days. Most recently, Blockr was updated on October 30, 2026 and ElectionDeflection on October 30, 2026.

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