# Blockr vs techMate+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: techMate+ at none against Blockr's 12. techMate+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockr sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. techMate+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blockr ships an update fortnightly, techMate+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockr | techMate+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockr-sms-spam-text-blocker/id6502702219/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **366** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The App Shop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746511328) | [Lucidity LLC (MI)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669250773) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| 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


### techMate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techmate-plus/id6743659672)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockr free?

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

### Is techMate+ free?

techMate+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Blockr or techMate+ have ads?

Blockr shows ads; techMate+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blockr or techMate+?

Blockr ships an update fortnightly, and techMate+ every 8 days. Most recently, Blockr was updated on October 2, 2026 and techMate+ on September 22, 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.*