SpamGuard vs Quick Timeout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SpamGuard
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SpamGuard filters SMS spam entirely on your device ā no server, zero network requests, and your message content never leaves the phone. ⢠Keyword and sender rules with normalization that catches obfuscated spellings ⢠Smishing link detection: blocks shady links (URL shorteners, suspicious domains) combined with lure phrases ā delivery, government, embassy impersonation and more, across 15 languages ⢠On-device AI: a built-in Bayesian model gives a second-pass verdict on messages the rules can't decide, and personal training adapts to you ⢠Live test screen: paste a message to see how it gets classified Privacy first: nothing you receive ever leaves your device. Per Apple policy the filter doesn't apply to saved contacts or iMessage. After installing, open Settings > Messages > Unknown & Junk and enable SpamGuard.
Quick Timeout
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Keep your screen available when it would otherwise turn off too soon. Choose 10, 30, or 45 minutes, or set a custom duration from 1 minute to 8 hours. Quick Timeout shows a slim Picture in Picture status while the screen-awake session is active. Tuck PiP against either screen edge while using another app. ⢠Start with one tap ⢠Custom duration from 1 minute to 8 hours ⢠End automatically at the selected time ⢠Designed for iPhone and iPad Quick Timeout does not change the system Auto-Lock setting. Closing PiP or starting media in another app may end the session. Ads appear only on the main app screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpamGuard at none against Quick Timeout's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SpamGuard | Quick Timeout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | ā |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | seihee han | HYUNSOO SHIN |
In-app purchases
SpamGuard
No in-app purchases
Quick Timeout
No in-app purchases









