# HawkSounds vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is rating: Textkiller at 4.3 against HawkSounds's 3.4. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 9). HawkSounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (56% vs 37%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HawkSounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textkiller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of HawkSounds's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | HawkSounds | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawksounds/id935003791/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Hugenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/630295583) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### HawkSounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawksounds/id935003791)

Experience the essence of a hawk with realistic soundscapes. Immerse yourself in the world of these majestic birds and feel their presence. This application offers a unique auditory journey.

**Highlights:** Realistic hawk soundscapes, Immersive auditory experience, Unique bird sound application

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Textkiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355)

This app automatically blocks unwanted spam text messages, protecting you from scams and telemarketing. It offers customizable filtering options, a constantly updated global block list, and a privacy-first approach to keep your inbox clean and your personal information secure.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam text elimination, Global block list updated constantly, Predictive SMS blocking algorithm, Customizable blocking (keywords, email, number ranges), Block and Allow lists, Report spam to train algorithm, Privacy-first algorithm

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textkiller Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TextKiller Pro with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro with Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stops spam texts
- 👍 Filters messages effectively
- 💡 Keyword blocking
- 🚀 Works well when functioning
- 👍 Useful for reducing spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Issues with premium features
- 🔍 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Keyword blocking not working as expected
- Junk messages still getting through
- Issues contacting support

**Requested features**

- Sync blocked list across devices
- Automatically delete junk messages
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- More transparency on how filtering works


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HawkSounds free?

HawkSounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textkiller free?

Textkiller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HawkSounds or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. HawkSounds averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do HawkSounds or Textkiller have ads?

Neither HawkSounds nor Textkiller shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*