MsgGuard vs YBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MsgGuard
This app intelligently filters unwanted messages, automatically blocking spam and organizing your inbox into categories like personal, promotional, and transactional. It offers customizable rules for specific senders or keywords and prioritizes user privacy by keeping data on the device.
- Advanced spam detection
- Inbox organization by category
- Customizable sender/keyword filters
- On-device data privacy
- Smart notifications for important messages
- AI-powered filtering
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Block spam, scam, phishing, and unwanted text messages with MsgGuard. MsgGuard is a private and customizable SMS filtering app that helps keep your Messages inbox cleaner, safer, and easier to manage. Automatically filter suspicious messages and create your own rules for the messages you want to block or allow. SMART SPAM PROTECTION Detect and filter unwanted texts, promotional messages, potential scams, and phishing attempts before they clutter your inbox. CUSTOM FILTERING RULES Create personalized rules based on words, phrases, or senders. Choose which messages should be filtered and which should always be allowed. FILTERED, NOT DELETED Filtered texts are moved out of your main inbox into a separate list in Messages, so you can still review them whenever you want. PRIVACY-FIRST FILTERING Your message content is processed privately on your device. MsgGuard does not store or share the content of your text messages. CONTROL WHAT REACHES YOU Reduce distractions from unwanted messages while continuing to receive the texts that matter, including important personal and transactional messages. WHY CHOOSE MSGGUARD? • Block spam and unwanted text messages • Detect potential scams and phishing attempts • Filter messages using custom keywords and sender rules • Allow trusted senders and important messages • Review filtered texts in a separate list in Messages • Keep message content private on your device • Receive ongoing filtering and protection improvements SET UP IN MINUTES Install MsgGuard, enable message filtering in your iPhone settings, and customize your protection preferences. MsgGuard works quietly in the background to help keep unwanted messages under control. Upgrade to MsgGuard Pro to unlock advanced filtering and protection features. MsgGuard Pro is available as an auto-renewing annual subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple ID subscription settings. Download MsgGuard today and take back control of your Messages inbox. Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html
YBlock
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Take control of your mobile browsing experience. YBlock is a high-performance content blocker built specifically for Safari on iOS. While standard ad blockers remove banners, YBlock is engineered with a specific focus on video platforms, ensuring your viewing experience is seamless and fluid. Core Features: Advanced Video Filtering: Specialized scripts designed to bypass video advertisements before they load. Privacy First: We don't just block visible ads; we block the trackers hidden behind them. We do not collect or store your browsing history. Data Saver: Reduce your mobile data usage by preventing heavy video commercials from downloading. Lightweight Architecture: Designed to run efficiently in the background without slowing down your device. Optimized For: Video streaming websites on Safari (including YouTube.com) High-traffic news sites with auto-play videos Entertainment blogs Reclaim your screen real estate and your time. Download YBlock today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION YBlock offers a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription is required to continue using the app. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: YBlock at none against MsgGuard's shown. MsgGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. MsgGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and YBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MsgGuard | YBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | London App Studio Ltd | Linar Zinatullin |
In-app purchases
MsgGuard
- MsgGuard Pro$19.991 Year
YBlock
- YBlock-Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- YBlock annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year









