Textkiller - Spam Text Blocker Reviews

by MissAstrocats

I have only had Textkiller for a couple of days and something’s very wrong because I’ve suddenly gotten scam text after scam text. Unbelievable. Update: someone contacted me and wanted screenshots of the scam texts. I wasn’t sure how to do that so copied one and added the phone # and returned the email. I had already deleted others that day. I have to say it’s been a complete nightmare since I added Textkiller. for such a short time. I have 8 right now. I block them and get the same ones the next day on a different phone number. I was going to screenshot them to send but oddly that email disappeared. I certainly didn’t delete it. It’s nowhere. Not inbox, scam, trash, sent, all mail, etc. It’s just vanished. How does that happen? I want this fixed. Something about Textkiller has obviously attracted these scam texts and I want it fixed. I had to add this stupid app again to write this. Now. I want it canceled ASAP

CANCEL APP NOW

by SvenTK

Huge issue with group texts with 20+ numbers and emails. Put every number and address with as many keywords as possible and texts still getting thru. Additionally, the “killed” texts still show up in a junk folder with an alert and I’m alerted on my other devices as well. So basically it just puts everything in a folder that now you have go in and individually delete. Not sure how this saves me any time or aggravation.

I hoped this was truly a text “killer” meaning it would automatically block and delete messages from numbers or with keywords I plugged in, but it basically just sends them all to a folder that I now have to clean out. I’ll give it month to see if it helps with stopping these annoying texts, but so far, not worth it. It’s an organizational tool and not a text “killer” as advertised.

by Ecor6714

I decided not to use Textkiller after getting the “are you sure?” type of message from Apple when choosing Textkiller to filter texts in my settings because the message said “the developer of Textkiller will receive your messages from unknown numbers. This may include sensitive information like bank verification numbers.” Which is something I didn’t think of before—when verifying any account by phone number, they send you a text from an unknown number. That text would be easily accessible to Textkiller , wouldn’t it? Although Textkiller seems useful, it also seems dangerous to give someone else access to all your texts from unknown numbers. The only way I’d use Textkiller is if I had a strong guarantee of how my information would be protected by Textkiller and not stolen.

by Avaya22

So far this is not “blocked” anything that I have put in a keyword for such as Dr. OZ or CBD (I get multiple text messages weekly which have those keywords in them, they are spam and phishing text.) Textkiller just created another folder called junk and puts them in there…. with the iPhone you have the ability to separate out known from unknown callers putting unknown callers in a folder called “unknown” which I was doing. So this is the same thing only made a different folder called junkAnd cost $30 a year to do that. Doesn’t block them.

Update, The developer did respond to me to say that Apple will not allow them to block the offending text messages it only allows them to put it into a junk folder so it’s really not a problem they can overcome. But like I said IIn the original review can do the same using apples “filter unknown senders setting”.

by Chris462

I originally had an issue where messages would be filtered into text killers junk section but would still produce pop up notifications and banners on the phone. After a few days, it seems messages are getting filtered into junk properly. However, Textkiller does nothing to stop those same junk messages from generating a push notification on my watch while I have it on.

So while wearing my watch I still get push notifications for sms spam messages even though they are filtered correctly on the phone.

This is still pretty annoying but I can just ignore the push notification on the watch and it will go away. This is better than having to delete individual spam messages or getting push notifications on the phone directly.

by Jwyatt111

I thought this was the answer to my receiving unwanted pornographic texts. The sender creates a group list of 20 people. The sender doesn't say anything other than posts a website in hopes that the receivers opens it. It angers people asking sender to remove them from group. My phone gets blown up with angry people as do I. Each time I block the sender and group another one is sent to me. This just keeps going on and on. I'm sick of this!! I thought Textkiller would block these sick people but it isn't doing anything.

by Tiffie234

Textkiller would easily get 5 stars from me, except that my watch still dings on the spam texts even when my watch is set to mirror my iPhone. I was getting so many spam texts after switching to AT&T and it was driving me CRAZY. They’d send them as early as 6 am. Now, with Textkiller I am able to not hear or see the 5+ spam texts I was getting daily. It does seem like some get filtered from the watch but others don’t. If they could find a way to solve that Textkiller would be PERFECT!! Still definitely worth it and I 100% recommend!

by Nene55xx

I needed this yesteryear…lol. After installing, these annoying stupid perverted text went straight to junk. I don’t even have to hear the ping that I got a text unless it’s someone I know. I would have got this a long time ago if I had known it existed. Thank you so much, I can breathe again. It was especially irritating because I have a sister who is battling cancer and needed my phone on just in case I was needed. They are sending these nasty texts all hours of the day and night. Don’t know how they got my phone number but, now I don’t care cause I can be without that annoyance! Thank you once again.

by SparxVA

It cuts the amount of text messaging spam I receive by about 90%. I just wish I could automatically respond to all the people spamming the former owner of my phone number "I am not James.” Or maybe send them my office logo and thank them for contacting my organization. Either would encourage them to go away.

Update: Nobody in their right mind intentionally attracts our attention. I am quite certain that an automated response indicating that they are attracting the attention of people with badges and guns who can arrest them would encourage them to go away and not spam me further.

by Reese305273

So I have a iPhone 12 pro, and don’t ask me how, but someway after I got this phone I started getting insane amounts of random text messages. I’m not one to subscribe to any of that BS like text this to this number or anything like that, and this is not a new number I’ve had this number for several years. I honestly think it was AT&T as I didn’t realize I did not opt out of the sharing of my information (SPi or whatever they call it), So after doing some googling I found that you specifically have to tell AT&T not to share your information with other companies and other people have had the same issue due to that. I logged into my account and opted out of that but I still get all the text messages and everything. Do you know what’s sad is I’m an AT&T corporate employee and I have to deal with this BS as well. After doing that and still getting all the text and everything I decided to try Textkiller and honestly I’m loving it.

I went into my options on my phone and selected filter unknown senders and did Textkiller as well and now I don’t even see the messages. I love Textkiller!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

by Ghsjdmvdhdk

A couple weeks ago I kept getting these anonymous text. They were scams with different links to steal my information. I was having trouble because I hated having a bunch of scammers texting me. Every single day at least 5 different scammer text me. I would block them but would receive more and more. It was so much I was so frustrated. So I looked up how to block spam message. I found Textkiller, and I didn’t know if it would work or not. I downloaded it and did everything it said. Guess what, I’ve never received any more spam/scam messages! I’m so happy. And it free worth the time.

by Jasonisawimp

I was getting spam texts 4 times a day, everyday. I downloaded every app on Textkiller Store, trying to make them stop. All the apps wanted money to actually block anything, except this one. It adds a filter to your text messages, so you can see what was blocked. I love this so much. I’ve had Textkiller for about a week, and I haven’t “received” one spam text. I say “received” because I still get them, but I don’t know I get them unless I check the filter folder, which I only check to see if Textkiller actually works, and it 100% does. ALSO, you can type in keywords for them to block. LOVE IT!!!

by Hurdler7

I was getting multiple group text messages throughout the day and night. All have sexual innuendos. I never responded, and always blocked each of the 20 numbers/email addresses in the chat before deleting the message. Unfortunately, they kept coming, by simply changing a single number or email in the group, thus creating a new group. The other night I got 2 messages with sexual inference just before 4am. Because I have to be available for my job at all times, I can’t use Do Not Disturb or block all unknown messages at night.

The AT&T rep suggested I try this app. Before I left the store, Textkiller had already blocked 2 messages to a Junk folder! So far, it seems to do exactly what it is supposed to, and can even learn what is junk when you add keywords to scan for in the messages. However, I have found the junk messages still come through on my Apple Watch. There is a message next to the text saying “Possible Junk”. Is there a way to filter the messages on the Apple Watch that are blocked on my iPhone? The notifications are silent on the watch, but I still have to delete them manually.

by BuckWinthrop

I started getting aggressively bombarded with spam texts. Sometimes 20 in a day all similar but from different numbers. I’m on Do Not Call List and texting “Stop” was returned undelivered. It was so upsetting I was considering changing my number. Then, on a whim I tried Textkiller. It completely stopped the texts in ONE DAY. I don’t mean they’re in a spam folder I mean the texts have stopped completely. My only theory is that once Text Killer captured that one spam text it notified the sender which disabled it. Whatever the reason I owe Textkiller a debt of gratitude! And, for once in a lifetime it didn’t cost anything. Thank you.

by Mc9876543210

Spam texts were a constant hassle until I could not stand it anymore so did some research finding this app! Super easy and then the only issue I had was other people texting replies to spam texts like “stop”, “quit” etc which was more annoying stop tweaked my this app with keywords blocking and now peace, beautiful peace! I even resorted to having a response I would send to people replying to spam texts where I was kinda harsh but I did tell them to do something different moreover something effective rather than bothering everyone on the spam text thread informing them about Textkiller ! Love it, recommend it and I swear by it!!

by Techie Tucker

I won’t ding a point like others have because it works so well on the iPhone and iPad because I’m guessing the problem lies within the devices themselves but it would be really nice if the spam it filters so well from my other devices would get filtered on the Apple Watch also. I would have thought that mirroring the phone would work but the spam still shows up on the watch. As a temporary solution on the watch, I’ve set it to only notify for known senders but that’s not convenient if you get a lot of legitimate business related texts as I do. For a free app, this is pretty killer though. Does a very good job of sorting legit texts from the spam and that can’t be easy.

by Country Bratz Doll

So I have had this for for about three or four years as well as the number. I’m at a teen so getting random inappropriate texts from group chats are terrifying and traumatizing. I don’t open the apps but I block them and don’t worry bout it. I hate it. I am not on any inappropriate websites what so ever. And I’m am also on AT&T who witch apparently shares my and your info. So I got sick of it and decided to turn on filter unknown senders witch it does but I still do get texts but know that I have Textkiller and look at the reviews and I know I will be safe and finish middle school with no worries! But I just did now start getting inappropriate text again. Witch is not ok! But I’ll get through it guys! It has helped!

by Gimmes0mspace

Textkiller does exactly what it purports. It stops spam from appearing in your massages. Upon installing, Textkiller creates folders for Known Senders, Unknown Senders, and Junk Texts. All folders are accessed from the press of your Messages icon. this app has a smooth, easy to use interface. I have downloaded hundreds of apps, and if I could only keep one app, this app would be my choice. It works seamlessly and you will no longer have the aggravation of seeing or hearing another unwanted text. You can easily see the Unknown Sender and Junk Texts, but they will no longer interrupt your day. I highly recommend you get this superior this app app today! You will thank yourself for taking back your time. And many thanks to the Developer(s) of this app.

by Therealrachel17

I’ve been getting several spam texts a day from random gmail addresses for months now, and I was so frustrated that nothing worked to stop them. So far Apple only lets you block each individual email address, and the spam number provided by AT&T only lets you report phone numbers. But these scammers never send from the same email twice! I tried several other third party blockers, but they only filtered out messages from phone numbers. this app lets you filter by message content, though. Since most of the scam texts I’ve been getting send .club links, I typed .club into the message filter as soon as I downloaded Textkiller . Tonight, I realized I hadn’t gotten any notifications from gmail addresses texting me. So I looked in the junk folder this app set up, and there they were! All the scams from the gmails immediately were sent to the junk folder. I no longer have to deal with getting notifications of upwards of 10 scam texts per day! I am so incredibly relieved.

by AlexSMacD

I started getting repeated spam text messages out of the blue. I’ve had this number for over 10 years, and never had an issue, but within the last few months, I started getting a spam text here and there, and then it steadily increased to multiple per day. They’d come from various numbers and email addresses, sometimes individually, sometimes in group texts…always just plain junk.

I did what AT&T suggests by reporting the message and sender to the SPAM shortcode (7726), but after doing that, the messages not only didn’t stop, they increased! The two may or may not be related, but regardless, it ticked me off!

I searched for app options to block unwanted texts, and this is the first option that came up. I signed up for the trial, and then quickly signed up for the paid plan! This works—I haven’t had a single spam text come through my Known Senders, and this app has caught dozens of them and filtered them out. THANK YOU for a great app! Well worth the $40/year to filter out the junk.

by Probie15

What a waste of space. Didn’t block a single text for me. I even made customized block numbers and it wouldn’t even block those. Deleted after four weeks of trying to get it do do SOMETHING. Don’t bother.

by Dragonstorm65

Don’t waste any money on Textkiller! Update! I’ve had this for a week and added phrases a words to block and it still let spam through and blocked my sites I signed up for! It’s totally useless! I’m deleting it!

by Boxipip

You are not honest and have not responded to my requests for disclosure of price or free trial period. When I follow instructions you printed about going to settings and tap the cancel subscription option, there is NO such option.

by Walrus1968-1

On sprint network, doesn’t appear to work. Blocks maybe 2 of 10 and doesn’t check against valid phone contacts

by Flynchg

All Textkiller does is send spam texts to a junk filter, where they still have to be manually blocked/deleted. And if your number is linked to another iOS device (I have both iPad and MacBook) then they still pop up there. Annoying. I want something that will block garage before it reaches my phone, hopefully they’ll fix this.

by Soccermomof#10

Could be better. Still getting spam text.

by Transformerskyd

Textkiller has saved me from spam messages. Just a few things, Can you guys add it where it actually deletes the message instead of adding it to the spam folder. Also, when a message does go to spam for me it shows a unread message on the home screen. Can you fix that?

by Tflaim

A few spam texts have already been blocked. Working well so far!

by Epik

Haven’t had this for long, but I’ve already gotten a few spam texts blocked!

by Mqnk

Works extremely well for me, I would give it 10 stars if I could.

by OhhSnap50893

Beautiful, simple, easy to use. Blocking junk texts already.

by Drew Shulman

I just got my first scam text this morning, and it was automatically filtered by this app initially with Robokiller, spam text were never blocked, so I’m only using RoboKiller now for its spam call blocking feature, but I can already see I am loving this app it 100% works it’s probably going to need some time before scam text messages stop but overall I highly recommend Textkiller if you get annoying spam text messages

by AJD1208

decent app might try robokiller

by Nnnnnnnnnnope

I love text killer they helped me so much. They know what there doing

by Lordbricks

Textkiller is great at filtering out unwanted SMS messages and is highly customizable. First app to actually deliver on what it says it will do when it comes to SMS blocking.