Comparison

Guardify vs PulseFilter

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

Head to head
About

Guardify

This app provides on-device protection to block unwanted calls and filter SMS messages. It works silently in the background to improve focus and keep your inbox organized without compromising privacy. Enjoy a clean communication experience with advanced blocking and smart filtering.

Highlights
  • Block specific numbers, prefixes, and countries
  • Automatic spam call detection
  • Smart SMS categorization (Primary, Transactions, Promotions, Junk)
  • Keyword-based spam detection for messages
  • Real-time visibility of blocked calls and filtered messages
  • Exportable protection history and activity tracking
  • Private, on-device processing with no data collection
Features
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Spam Calls and Messages, Solved Guardify is an advanced, on-device protection system designed to block unwanted calls and intelligently filter SMS. It works silently in the background, improves your focus, and ensures a clean, organized inbox without compromising privacy. Powerful Call Blocking • Block specific numbers instantly
• Block entire prefixes and area codes
• Block calls from selected countries
• Automatic spam call detection
• Real-time caller ID for blocked events Smart SMS Filtering • Automatic categorization: Primary, Transactions, Promotions, Junk
• Keyword-based spam detection
• Keep important messages visible while filtering the rest
• Fully customizable filter rules
• Seamlessly integrated with the native Messages app Clear Visibility and Insights • Real-time view of all blocked calls
• Detailed logs of filtered messages
• Exportable protection history
• Statistics and activity tracking for full transparency Private by Design Guardify processes everything directly on your iPhone.
No external servers, no cloud processing, no data collection. • No data leaves your device
• Internet connection not required
• Uses Apple’s native security frameworks
• Full local processing for maximum privacy Why Users Choose Guardify • Works offline
• Fast setup
• Minimal battery usage
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Regular updates and improvements
• Built natively for iOS for maximum performance Premium Protection Upgrade to unlock advanced filtering and extended rule limits.
Choose between subscription or one-time purchase. Who It’s For • Users who receive frequent spam or telemarketing calls
• Professionals who need uninterrupted focus
• Individuals who value privacy
• Anyone seeking a clean, organized communication experience How It Works 1. Install Guardify 2. Enable call blocking and SMS filtering in iOS Settings 3. Add your custom rules 4. Enjoy uninterrupted, spam-free communication Guardify integrates deeply with CallKit and IdentityLookup to deliver accurate, fast, and private protection. No configuration complexity, no learning curve—simply enable and let it work. Take control of your phone again with Guardify. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/shieldguardprivacypolicy/ana-sayfa Terms Of Eula: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofeula/ana-sayfa

About

PulseFilter

Features
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That "your package couldn't be delivered" link was built to scam you. PulseFilter catches fake cargo, fake bank and phishing texts before you ever see them — so one wrong tap can't drain your account. And your contacts never leave your phone: every analysis runs 100% on-device, server-free and offline. Zero data collection. WHY PulseFilter? Other filtering apps upload your contacts to their servers, making your number searchable by everyone. PulseFilter shares none of your data — all AI processing happens entirely on your device. SCAM & PHISHING PROTECTION • Fake cargo "delivery failed" traps • Fake bank / government / postal texts • Suspicious and shortened (bit.ly etc.) links • Protection against unicode and look-alike-character tricks AI-POWERED ENGINE • On-device spam detection built on Apple CoreML • Model trained for local spam patterns • Adjustable sensitivity (50%–99%) • Multi-layer filtering pipeline SMS FILTERING • Automatically block spam from unknown numbers • Keyword and prefix-based filtering • Category controls (Fraud, Marketing, Gambling) • Ready-made safe lists (Banks, Cargo, Government) — never miss an important text CALL FILTERING • Block spam calls by operator codes • Bulk range blocking (100,000 numbers in one rule) • Your contacts are never blocked PRIVACY FIRST • Your contacts are never uploaded to any server • All filtering on-device (CoreML) • Zero data collection — no internet connection required PRO Unlock all features — first week free! Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrealkan.com.tr/pulsefilter/#privacy

Screenshots

Guardify4 screens
PulseFilter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PulseFilter at every 5 days against Guardify's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guardify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PulseFilter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guardify ships an update every 3 weeks, PulseFilter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Guardify versus PulseFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardifyPulseFilter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerkan KaraEmre Alkan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guardify

Subscriptions2
  • Guardify$1.991 Month
  • Guardify$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Guardify$24.99
2 purchases

PulseFilter

Subscriptions2
  • PulseFilter PRO (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PulseFilter PRO (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Guardify free?
Guardify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulseFilter free?
PulseFilter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guardify or PulseFilter have ads?
Neither Guardify nor PulseFilter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guardify or PulseFilter?
Guardify ships an update every 3 weeks, and PulseFilter every 5 days. Most recently, Guardify was updated on October 6, 2026 and PulseFilter on October 3, 2026.

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