Comparison

PulseFilter vs Spam Text Blocker

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

Head to head
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

About

Spam Text Blocker

Features
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Stop Spam. Stay Protected. Spam Text Blocker helps you filter spam, scam, phishing, smishing, robotexts, and unwanted SMS messages before they clutter your inbox. Features • Block spam and junk messages • Detect phishing and scam texts • Filter robotexts automatically • Silence promotional SMS • Filter unknown senders • Create custom filtering rules • Designed to help ensure important bank verification messages and one-time passcodes (OTP) aren't filtered as spam • Fast, lightweight, and privacy-focused Works seamlessly with Apple's SMS Filter extension to help keep your Messages app clean and organized. Download Spam Text Blocker and enjoy a safer, cleaner messaging experience. Privacy Policy: https://brawny-elk-a07.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SMS-Filter-Junk-Spam-Blocker-397fce579189806f96f5e4ee81816b59 Terms of Use (EULA): https://brawny-elk-a07.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-SMS-Filter-Junk-Spam-Blocker-397fce579189803ba6a0fe72a4953bc2

Screenshots

PulseFilter4 screens
Spam Text Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

PulseFilter and Spam Text Blocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PulseFilter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spam Text Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseFilter ships an update every 5 days, Spam Text Blocker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PulseFilter versus Spam Text Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseFilterSpam Text Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre AlkanMuhammed Emin Aydin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PulseFilter

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

Spam Text Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is PulseFilter free?
PulseFilter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spam Text Blocker free?
Spam Text Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseFilter or Spam Text Blocker have ads?
Neither PulseFilter nor Spam Text Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseFilter or Spam Text Blocker?
PulseFilter ships an update every 5 days, and Spam Text Blocker every 10 days. Most recently, PulseFilter was updated on September 19, 2026 and Spam Text Blocker on September 11, 2026.

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