Comparison

Blockr vs ElectionDeflection

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

Head to head
About

Blockr

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
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Goodbye spam. Hello peace and quiet. Blockr stops spam calls and junk texts before they ever reach you. One simple setup, one payment, protection for life. No subscription, nothing renews. WHY BLOCKR People get dozens of spam texts and robocalls every month, and a single text scam costs victims an average of $1,000. Blockr protects your phone quietly in the background, 24/7. CALLS More than a million known spam and scam numbers are blocked automatically, and our database updates continuously to catch new ones. Your contacts always ring. Add any number to your own block list in seconds. TEXTS Scam and junk texts are filtered to the Junk folder before they interrupt you. Turn on ready-made keyword packs for common scams, or add your own words and phrases to block. LISTS You stay in control. An allow list makes sure the people who matter always get through, and a block list keeps unwanted numbers out for good. FAMILY PLAN Protect the people you love. The Family plan covers up to 6 people, each with their own account and protection. Perfect for parents and grandparents, who are targeted by scammers the most. PAY ONCE, YOURS FOR LIFE One payment unlocks Blockr on your iPhone forever. No subscription, no renewals, no surprises. Your protection keeps getting better without costing you more. Terms of Service: https://theappshop.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://theappshop.io/privacy California Privacy Notice: https://theappshop.io/privacy#california

About

ElectionDeflection

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
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Tired of constant political texts flooding your phone? ElectionDeflection automatically filters unwanted political SMS messages — quietly moving them to your Spam folder so you never have to see them. How it works: ElectionDeflection uses Apple's built-in message filtering to detect and redirect political texts before they reach your inbox. No accounts, no setup hassle — just enable it in Settings and forget about it. FREE FEATURES - Keyword-based filtering that catches common political spam - Works automatically in the background - No account required — just install and enable PRO FEATURES ($9.99/year or $29.99 one-time) - AI-powered smart filtering that catches texts keywords miss - Learns patterns beyond simple keyword matching - Best protection during election season YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST All filtering happens 100% on your device — no analytics, no tracking. We don't see your messages, and we never will. An optional community feature lets you submit example political texts to help improve our AI, but nothing is ever sent without your explicit action. Don't just take our word for it — ElectionDeflection is fully open source. Review every line of code on GitHub and verify our privacy claims yourself. Take back control of your inbox. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blockr4 screens
ElectionDeflection4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blockr versus ElectionDeflection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockrElectionDeflection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (367 ratings)4.4 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe App Shop, Inc.Miller Media LLC

Customer experience

Blockr

All ratings368 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative43.4%

ElectionDeflection

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blockr

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Blockr

Subscriptions10
  • Blockr Premium$4.997 Days
  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Blockr Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer (Yearly)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Blockr Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Individual$39.99
  • Blockr Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

ElectionDeflection

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Election Deflection Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

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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