Comparison

SpamSlap vs SmartBlock

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

Head to head
About

SpamSlap

Features
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SpamSlap — Block Spam Calls & Filter Junk SMS Tired of unwanted calls and spam text messages? SpamSlap gives you the power to block thousands of spam numbers with a single rule using smart wildcard patterns. CALL BLOCKING WITH WILDCARD PATTERNS Create powerful blocking rules using the # wildcard character. Each # matches any digit from 0 to 9, letting you block entire number ranges at once. Example: +12125551#### blocks 10,000 numbers from +121255510000 to +121255519999 — all with just one rule. SMS FILTERING Filter spam text messages by sender name or keywords. Messages from unknown senders that match your rules are automatically moved to the Junk folder. - Filter by alphanumeric sender name - Filter by keyword (case insensitive) - Works automatically in the background KEY FEATURES - Wildcard pattern system for mass call blocking - Country code picker with 40+ countries - SMS filtering by sender name or keyword - Available in English, Turkish, German, and Spanish - Simple setup with step-by-step instructions - Clean, intuitive interface HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a blocking rule with a number pattern 2. Use # wildcards to match any digit 3. Enable the SpamSlap extension in Settings 4. Enjoy a spam-free phone experience FREE & PREMIUM The free version includes essential blocking features. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited rules and wildcards. SpamSlap requires enabling the Call Blocking & Identification extension (Settings > Phone) and SMS Filter extension (Settings > Messages) to function.

About

SmartBlock

Features
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SmartBlock gives you full control over unwanted calls and messages. Protect yourself from spam, robocalls, and scam attempts with a simple and reliable solution. FEATURES • Call Blocking Block unwanted numbers and stop spam calls automatically. Works silently in the background even when the app is closed. • Caller ID Identify unknown callers in real time. Blocked numbers are labeled directly in your Phone app. • SMS Filtering Filter spam messages automatically. Messages from unknown senders matching your block list or keywords are moved to the Filtered folder in Messages. • Personal Block List Add, manage, and remove blocked numbers easily. Your list syncs instantly with the system. • Keyword Filtering Add keywords to block messages containing specific words — your list, your rules. • Community Reporting Report spam numbers with one tap. 10 unique community reports automatically confirms a number as spam. • Analytics Dashboard See how many calls and messages SmartBlock has blocked for you. • Fast & Lightweight No unnecessary complexity. Just protection that works. WHY SMARTBLOCK • Works at the OS level — blocks calls and filters SMS even when the app is closed • Easy to set up with a 4-step onboarding • Turkish and English support • Free to download — all features included, no subscriptions From Teyfik Ɩz

Screenshots

SpamSlap4 screens
SmartBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartBlock at none against SpamSlap's 1. SmartBlock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). SpamSlap's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpamSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
SpamSlap versus SmartBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpamSlapSmartBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhat KOSETeyfik OZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpamSlap

One-time1
  • SpamSlap Premium$1.99
None

SmartBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpamSlap free?
SpamSlap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartBlock free?
SmartBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpamSlap or SmartBlock have ads?
SmartBlock shows ads; SpamSlap does not.

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