SpamRadar vs WiFi Sonar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpamRadar
This app protects your device from spam texts and phishing attacks using on-device AI. It analyzes messages locally, ensuring your content never leaves your phone. Track blocked threats and manage your message filtering with ease.
- On-device AI message analysis
- Blocks phishing links and scams
- Tracks blocked threats
- Privacy-focused design
- Simple 30-second setup
- Classifies messages locally
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SpamRadar blocks spam texts and phishing attacks before they reach you — all on your device, in private. Most spam filters send your messages to a cloud server to analyze them. SpamRadar never does. Every message is classified locally using an on-device AI model. No message content ever leaves your phone. HOW IT WORKS When an unknown sender texts you, iOS routes the message to SpamRadar's filter. It scores the message in milliseconds using machine learning, link analysis, and sender reputation — then routes it to your inbox, promotions, or junk. Your messages stay on your device the entire time. WHAT IT CATCHES • Phishing links (fake bank, IRS, USPS, delivery scams) • Prize and lottery texts • Urgent account suspension threats • Suspicious international senders • URL shorteners hiding malicious destinations • Government impersonation texts WHAT YOU SEE The dashboard tracks every threat caught. See how many messages were blocked, flagged as promotions, or passed through. No message content is ever stored — only counts and categories. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Apple's message filter sandbox physically prevents network access during filtering. SpamRadar is built entirely within that sandbox. There is no server, no account, and no way for message content to leave your device. SETUP TAKES 30 SECONDS 1. Open Settings → Apps → Messages 2. Toggle on Screen Unknown Senders 3. Tap Text Message Filter → select SpamRadar SpamRadar is free. No subscription, no paywall.
WiFi Sonar
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WiFi Sonar shows which devices are connected to your WiFi and how your connection is performing, all in one app. Scan your network in seconds, check open ports, measure speed and latency, and troubleshoot with built-in network tools. WHO IS ON MY WIFI? • Network scanner: find the devices on your local network in seconds • Device details: IP address, device name (when the device shares it), open ports and online status • Mark devices as trusted; newly joined devices stand out with a "NEW" label • Give devices custom names and room tags, keep the list tidy with search and filters • Share the device list as CSV SECURITY • Open port scan: risky ports such as FTP, Telnet and RDP are flagged, with a plain explanation of each risk • Security score for each device • IP camera (RTSP) stream viewer: check the cameras on your network • Hidden camera detection: uses your phone's camera to help you look for the infrared (IR) LEDs found in many hidden cameras • Bluetooth scanner: nearby devices and trackers such as AirTag, SmartTag and Tile PERFORMANCE • Internet speed test: download, upload and ping, saved to your history • Ping monitor: live latency graph, jitter and packet loss • Bandwidth monitor: watch device activity live NETWORK TOOLS • Network topology: your network on a visual map • Traceroute: see the path your packets take • Whois and DNS lookup (domain ↔ IP, reverse DNS) • DNS benchmark: compare response times of popular DNS servers • IP lookup: your public and local IP details • Subnet calculator (CIDR) • Wake-on-LAN: wake your computer over the network • Router panel: open your router's admin page in one tap • History: speed test trends and device events (new, online, offline) WHY WIFI SONAR? • Scans run on your local network; your device list stays on your phone • Clean, modern interface with a dark theme • 7 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic NOTES • iOS does not allow apps to read MAC addresses or scan nearby WiFi channels, so manufacturer info, channel analysis and signal maps are not available on iPhone. • Network scanning requires Local Network permission. • Hidden camera detection is an aid; it cannot guarantee finding every camera. • WiFi Sonar is free and contains ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpamRadar at none against WiFi Sonar's shown. WiFi Sonar's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SpamRadar | WiFi Sonar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Twin Suns LLC | Murat Butun |
In-app purchases
SpamRadar
No in-app purchases
WiFi Sonar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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