Comparison

SMS Blocker vs Gatekeeper

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

Head to head
About

SMS Blocker

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SMS Blocker, gelen kutunuzu istenmeyen reklamlardan, dolandırıcı bağlantılardan ve rahatsız edici spam mesajlardan temiz tutar. Nasıl Çalışır? Belirlediğiniz anahtar kelimeleri veya numara kalıplarını uygulama içine ekleyin. Telefona yeni bir SMS geldiğinde, Apple'ın sistemi mesajı anında ve sessizce filtreler — sizi rahatsız etmeden "Bilinmeyen ve İstenmeyen" klasörüne taşır. Öne Çıkan Özellikler: • Özel anahtar kelime engelleme • Numara formatı bazlı filtreleme • %100 çevrimdışı çalışır, internet bağlantısı gerekmez • Hiçbir mesaj veriniz sunucuya gönderilmez • Sade ve kullanımı kolay arayüz Gizliliğiniz tamamen korunur. Mesajlarınız yalnızca kendi cihazınızda işlenir.

About

Gatekeeper

This app filters unwanted text messages and blocks calls based on custom rules. It allows you to define keywords, numbers, and prefixes for text filtering, and block specific phone numbers from calling. Messages and call history are processed on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Filter SMS by keyword, number, or prefix
  • Block calls from specified phone numbers
  • Create an 'Allowed list' for trusted senders
  • Messages and call history processed on-device
  • AI filter for spam word lists (Pro feature)
  • Smart matching for spelling variants (Pro feature)
Features
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Filter spam texts. Set your own rules. Gatekeeper filters text messages by the words, numbers and prefixes you choose, and blocks calls from the phone numbers you add. Messages are checked on your device and never sent to us. WHAT YOU GET • Your own rules for texts: filter SMS by keyword, phone number or prefix. A keyword can be a word such as "jackpot" or "lottery"; a prefix such as +44 or +1900 covers every number that starts with it. Basic includes 2 text rules in total and 1 call rule; Pro lets you add more. • Calls: block calls from the phone numbers you add. Enter each one as a full number with country code, at least 7 digits. Prefixes work for texts only, not for calls. • Allowed list: add numbers, prefixes or sender names that Gatekeeper does not filter, for example the name of a shop that sends you messages you want to keep. • Your lists: three tiles on the Home screen open your blocked texts, your blocked calls and your Allowed list. • Messages stay on your device: Gatekeeper never uploads your messages or your call history. Message text is never stored or sent anywhere. Details of the small profile we keep for your installation are in our Privacy Policy. HOW IT WORKS ON IPHONE Gatekeeper works as an iOS message filter. When a text arrives from a sender who is not in your Contacts, iOS asks Gatekeeper what to do with it. Gatekeeper compares the sender and the words with your rules, on your iPhone. A text that matches goes to the spam list in Messages instead of your inbox. Apple applies message filters only to senders who are not in your Contacts, so messages from people you have saved are not filtered. For calls, Gatekeeper uses Apple's call blocking. Once you switch it on, calls from the numbers you added are blocked. SET UP IN THREE STEPS 1. Open Gatekeeper and follow the in-app guide to switch on the message filter in iOS Settings. 2. Add your first rule: a word, a number or a prefix. 3. Switch on call blocking in the in-app guide, then add the numbers you want to block from calling you. OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Pro is an optional subscription. It adds more rules, Smart matching and the AI filter. Basic needs no subscription and includes 2 text rules in total (your own rules and Allowed list entries are counted together) and 1 call rule. THE AI FILTER AND SMART MATCHING (OPTIONAL, PRO) The AI filter (Pro) checks messages against ready-made spam word lists in several languages, chosen and maintained by us and built into the app. It is keyword matching, not machine learning, and it works on your device. Smart matching (Pro) also catches common spelling variants of your words, such as with or without accents. It works for words written in Latin letters. Both are optional. Turn either off at any time and filter only your own words. GOOD TO KNOW No filter is perfect. Check the spam list in Messages now and then. Call rules need a full number with country code (at least 7 digits). Short prefixes such as +44 work for texts only. Apple applies message filters only to senders who are not in your Contacts. Terms of Use: https://gatekeeperapp.web.app/terms

Screenshots

SMS Blocker4 screens
Gatekeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Blocker at none against Gatekeeper's 3. SMS Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Gatekeeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SMS Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMS Blocker versus Gatekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS BlockerGatekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur BALKANZADE TECH YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

SMS Blocker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gatekeeper

Subscriptions3
  • Gatekeeper Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Gatekeeper Pro Monthly Offer$6.991 Month
  • Gatekeeper Pro Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is SMS Blocker free?
SMS Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gatekeeper free?
Gatekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMS Blocker or Gatekeeper have ads?
Neither SMS Blocker nor Gatekeeper shows ads.

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