Best Message Blocking Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated July 2026

If you already know Messages, this is the deeper bench. 0+ message blocking apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Message Blocking Apps (July 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Messages	Free	4.1★ (38K)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Robokiller: Spam Call Blocker	Free	4.5★ (414K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Textkiller - Spam Text Blocker	Free	4.3★ (13K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Spam Call and Text Blocker	Free	4.6★ (59)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Robo Spam Text & Call Blocker	Free	4.3★ (5K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Junkman: AI Spam SMS Blocker	Free	4.4★ (117)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
7	Spam Text Blocker: SMS Message	Free	4.5★ (14)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Block Spam Texts \| Dont Text	Free	4.2★ (1.1K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Message Blocking

#1

Messages by Apple Inc.

Editor's Choice

🌐 Social Networking

4.1😊(38K ratings)

Free

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Communicate with contacts through unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documents. Supports iMessage for Apple devices and RCS, SMS, and MMS for others. Features include message editing, unsending, and scheduling.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and reliable messaging
🔒 End-to-end encryption
👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices
💡 Fun features like Memoji and stickers
🤝 Easy group chat management

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
🔍 Limited search functionality
📤 Inability to delete messages for others
🔔 Lack of typing indicators in group chats
📱 Incompatibility with non-Apple devices

#2

Robokiller: Spam Call Blocker by Mosaic S.r.l.

Stop 99% of Robocalls & Texts

Strong Contender

4.5😐(414K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#5in Utilities

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This app blocks up to 99% of unwanted spam calls and texts using advanced AI and a vast database. It also offers a unique feature to annoy spammers with automated responses and protects your personal information from being sold online.

What We Love

🚀 Blocks spam calls effectively
😂 Entertaining answer bots
🤫 Reduces unwanted call volume
👍 Convenient call screening

Room to Improve

🐛 App issues like resetting, deactivation, and call forwarding problems
🚫 Blocks some legitimate calls
🤖 Concerns about increased spam calls after using the app
💰 Expensive subscription, additional carrier charges

#3

Textkiller - Spam Text Blocker by Mosaic S.r.l.

Block Unwanted Messages

Worth Considering

4.3😐(13K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

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

More Message Blocking apps to explore

Spam Call and Text Blocker

Spam Call and Text Blocker

Spam Call and Text Blocker

Block Scam and Filter Spammers

This app filters unwanted spam texts and protects you from scams. It automatically checks incoming messages for suspicious content, sending them to a junk folder while keeping your data private. Customize blocking and allow lists for a cleaner inbox.

Automatic spam and scam detectionMessages filtered to junk folderOn-device message checking for privacy

free with in-app purchases

Robo Spam Text & Call Blocker

Robo Spam Text & Call Blocker

Robo Spam Text & Call Blocker

Block & Filter Message Spammer

This app provides immediate relief from robocalls, telemarketing, and spam text messages. It blocks unwanted calls and messages, including those using neighbor spoofing, and also prevents spam and ads in your Safari web browser. Enjoy a risk-free trial before subscribing to a service that reduces unwanted calls by up to 99%.

Blocks robocalls and telemarketing callsFilters spam text messagesBlocks Safari browser ads and popups

free with in-app purchases

Junkman: AI Spam SMS Blocker

Junkman: AI Spam SMS Blocker

Junkman: AI Spam SMS Blocker

Smart spam message filter

This app intelligently filters incoming text messages, categorizing them as normal, junk, transaction, or promotional. It utilizes advanced machine learning and a dedicated spam database to block unwanted messages, operating entirely offline for enhanced privacy. Users can also create custom rules for precise control over message filtering.

AI-powered message classificationSpam and threat databaseCustomizable rule lists with Regex support

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Spam Text Blocker: SMS Message

Spam Text Blocker: SMS Message

Spam Text Blocker: SMS Message

Block Scam: Junk MMS Messaging

This app acts as a shield against unwanted SMS messages, offering intelligent spam filtering and custom block lists. It provides flexible activation, offline functionality, and robust support for regular expressions to ensure a clean messaging experience.

Intelligent spam filteringCustom block listFlexible activation

📊 Productivity

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

Block Spam Texts | Dont Text

Free Junk SMS Message Filter

This app automatically filters unwanted spam text messages by sending them to a dedicated junk folder. It offers customizable filtering options, including blocking by email addresses, keywords, and phone number area codes, ensuring you only see important messages.

Automatic spam text filteringJunk folder for spam messagesBlock texts from email addresses

free with in-app purchases

SpamHound SMS Spam Filter

SpamHound SMS Spam Filter

SpamHound SMS Spam Filter

Text Messages Spam Blocker App

This app acts as a text message blocker, filtering unwanted SMS and MMS content. It allows users to create custom filters and manage blacklists and whitelists to protect against spam, advertising, and unknown senders. The app operates without needing an internet connection and prioritizes user privacy by not accessing message content.

Unlimited spam blocking filtersFlexible filtering rulesBlacklist and Whitelist management

Spam Text Blocker - TextShield

Spam Text Blocker - TextShield

Spam Text Blocker - TextShield

Robo scam killer block message

This app filters out unwanted spam and scam texts, keeping your inbox clean and organized. It intelligently sorts messages into categories, ensuring you only see important communications. Advanced AI detects and blocks deceptive texts, protecting you from financial loss.

Spam text blockingScam detectionInbox organization

free with in-app purchases

Blockr: Text & Call Blocker

Blockr: Text & Call Blocker

Blockr: Text & Call Blocker

Stop 99% of spam calls & texts

This AI-powered app automatically blocks unwanted texts and calls, including scams, robocalls, and telemarketers. It offers customizable protection with real-time updates to a scam database, ensuring a clean inbox and call log.

AI-powered spam text blockingReal-time spam call blockingCustomizable blocking preferences

free with in-app purchases

Spam Text Blocker - Filtera

Spam Text Blocker - Filtera

Spam Text Blocker - Filtera

Filter junk SMS message

Automatically detect and block unwanted text messages using on-device AI. Keep your inbox clean and secure with customizable filters for SMS and RCS. Enjoy a distraction-free messaging experience.

Automatic spam blocking with AIOn-device privacyCustomizable filters

Getcontact: Spam Caller ID

Getcontact: Spam Caller ID

Getcontact: Spam Caller ID

Scam robo call, text blocker

This app helps you identify unknown callers and block unwanted spam calls and messages. It filters your communications, allowing you to focus on genuine conversations and maintain privacy with secure, encrypted chat features.

Caller identification for unknown numbersSpam call and message blockingSMS inbox cleanup

free with in-app purchases

MsgGuard: Spam Text Blocker

MsgGuard: Spam Text Blocker

MsgGuard: Spam Text Blocker

Message & Block SMS

This app intelligently filters unwanted messages, automatically blocking spam and organizing your inbox into categories like personal, promotional, and transactional. It offers customizable rules for specific senders or keywords and prioritizes user privacy by keeping data on the device.

Advanced spam detectionInbox organization by categoryCustomizable sender/keyword filters

free with in-app purchases

Call Blocker™ - Block Spam

Call Blocker™ - Block Spam

Call Blocker™ - Block Spam

Block Spam・Unwanted calls

This app allows you to block unwanted calls and spam messages from anywhere in the world. Easily add numbers to a block list, manage rejected calls, and report spam to a global community. It also offers backup for your block list and supports call blocking across 239 countries.

Block unlimited spam and unwanted callsBlock spam SMS/MMS messagesPause and restart call rejection

free with in-app purchases

Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker

Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker

Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker

Stop spam, scams & junk texts

This app acts as a powerful spam blocker and text filter, allowing users to regain control over unwanted SMS messages. It effectively blocks scam texts, political messages, phishing attempts, and junk SMS, keeping your inbox clean and private.

Advanced text message filteringComplete privacy protectionSmart message blocking with custom filters

YouMail: Spam Call Blocker

YouMail: Spam Call Blocker

YouMail: Spam Call Blocker

Protect Your Phone Number

This app blocks unwanted robocalls and spam texts, offering safer communication. It provides a free tier with basic blocking and a privacy scan, with premium options for enhanced protection and an additional phone number.

Robocall blockingSpam text blockingSafer visual voicemail

free with in-app purchases

Verizon Call Filter

Verizon Call Filter

Verizon Call Filter

Put an end to mystery calls

This app helps you identify and block unwanted spam and robocalls. It automatically screens incoming calls, alerts you to suspected spam, and can send high-risk callers directly to voicemail. You can also report spam numbers and customize your blocking preferences for greater control over your calls.

Identify suspected spam callsAutomatically block high-risk spamReport phone numbers as spam

free with in-app purchases

AppBlock: Block Apps, Websites

AppBlock: Block Apps, Websites

AppBlock: Block Apps, Websites

App Blocker. Limit Screen Time

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable schedules and strict modes to reduce screen time, improve focus, and support healthier digital habits.

Block distracting appsBlock time-wasting websitesControl screen time

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Spam Text Blocker SMS Filter

Spam Text Blocker SMS Filter

Spam Text Blocker SMS Filter

Block messages, scam & junk

Automatically block unwanted SMS messages, promotional offers, and scam attempts before they reach your inbox. Customize filtering rules, organize your texts into folders, and protect your privacy with offline processing. Syncs rules across devices via iCloud.

Automatic spam blockingCustomizable filtering rulesOrganize messages into folders

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Message Blocking

What are the best message blocking apps for iPhone?

Messages tops our message blocking apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 38K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free message blocking apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top message blocking apps we rank are free to download, including Messages and Robokiller: Spam Call Blocker.

Does Messages have ads or in-app purchases?

Messages has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.