# SpamSMS - Block Junk Messages

> Block SPAM SMS & move to JUNK

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1288868917](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1288868917)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1288868917`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Harjot Singh
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (123 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-06
- **First published:** 2017-10-03
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spamsms-block-junk-messages/id1288868917)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/spamsmsapp/](https://www.facebook.com/spamsmsapp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/](https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

SpamSMS blocks unwanted SMS and MMS and keeps your important messages front and center. It uses CoreML Identity Lookup to filter junk offline, with customizable rules based on keywords and numbers. Enable or disable any rule without deleting items, and enjoy a clean UI with an in-app walkthrough for quick setup.

Unknown senders are filtered, and notifications for filtered messages are silenced while they’re moved to the SMS Junk list. The app runs offline to protect privacy, ensuring your data stays on device.

## Rankings

- #136,078 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise SpamSMS for effective spam filtering and low-maintenance operation, with some reporting it remains reliable and straightforward. However, multiple reviews mention reliability issues over time, with the app sometimes failing to block messages even after purchase or upgrades. Keyword-based filtering is reported as sometimes not functioning, and navigation of Settings can be difficult. A few users request features (bulk keyword blocks, per-keyword actions) and improvements like ML capabilities or improved blocking controls. Overall, strong positive sentiment tempered by reliability and UX concerns.

### Pros

- Effective spam filtering that blocks junk texts (including political messages) reliably.
- Reliable and simple to use, often working without constant babysitting.
- Learns quickly by allowing keyword updates to block new patterns.
- Apple Watch support (noted by some users).

### Cons

- Inconsistent performance over time; some users report it stops blocking after a period or after upgrades.
- Keyword-based filtering doesn't always work; the add-keyword capability can fail.
- Settings/controls can be hard to access or navigate.
- Payment/upgrades issues; paid versions sometimes stop working or require repurchase.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1288868917)