Bouncer: Spam Text Blocker2.9.0 - App Store

Stop unwanted SMS and text messages with Bouncer, the powerful spam blocker and text filter that puts you back in control. Block scam texts, political messages, phishing attempts, and junk SMS instantly. A perfect and private alternative to expensive SMS blockers like Robokiller.

Features:

- Advanced Text Message Filter:
Block unwanted SMS, stop spam texts, and filter junk messages automatically. Bouncer detects and stops promotional texts, political SMS spam, scam messages, and phishing attempts. Keep your inbox clean from unwanted text notifications.

- Complete Privacy Protection:
Your text messages never leave your phone. No servers involved - all SMS filtering happens on your device.

- Smart Message Blocking:
Create custom filters to block specific SMS keywords, stop unwanted texts from specific numbers, and filter out any type of junk messages. Perfect for stopping political texts, blocking scam SMS, and filtering promotional messages.

- Automatic Notification Control
Stop notifications from spam texts and junk SMS automatically. Only get alerted for messages that matter.

- Easy SMS Management:
Works seamlessly with your Messages app to block unwanted texts. No complicated setup - just install and start blocking spam messages instantly

- Advanced Filtering Rules (PCRE):
Use powerful regular expressions to create custom text filters and stop any type of unwanted SMS.

- 100% transparent and open source:
Check out the code on GitHub: https://github.com/afterxleep/Bouncer

Stop spam texts today with Bouncer - your personal SMS spam blocker and text message filter!

Version History Bouncer now works seamlessly with iOS 26!

If you find the app useful, please consider leaving a review—it makes a huge difference for independent developers like me. Thanks for your support! 2.9.0 11/14/2025 Fixes bugs and other issues.

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If you're enjoying Bouncer, please consider leaving a review. Your support helps independent developers like me keep making great apps! 2.8.1 04/10/2025 - Minor updates and bugfixes 2.8.0 04/07/2025 Includes various filter improvements for messages containing line breaks and special characters 2.7.0 03/30/2025 - Updated setup instructions for iOS 18 2.6.0 09/18/2024 - Fixes a bug that causes filter sorting to fail on extensive filter lists. 2.5.0 09/17/2024 Fixes an issue where some messages are not filtered 2.4.3 09/12/2024 - Fixes a bug that broke some case-sensitive rules. 2.4.2 09/11/2024 - Fixes an issue that causes the incorrect filter to be deleted if you use search. 2.4.1 07/13/2024 Warp-Speed Imports:
Engage! We've eradicated those pesky import errors with our advanced warp-speed technology. Now, effortlessly import filters from iCloud like a starship soaring through the galaxy, ensuring a smoother and more interstellar experience.

Quantum Stability Shields:
No more system failures or glitches! We've reinforced our filters with state-of-the-art quantum stability shields, ensuring a seamless and crash-free journey. Say goodbye to anomalies when adding Regex filters and enjoy a harmonious and glitch-free experience throughout your mission.

Categories Nebula:
Boldly organize your SMS messages like never before! Traverse through the vastness of your inbox and classify messages into up to five categories. Whether it's promotions, orders, or transactions, our Categories Nebula feature will help you navigate the stars of communication with ease.

Priority Override Protocol:
Assert your command over crucial messages! Activate the Priority Override Protocol to ensure vital communications always reach you. By adding them to the allowed list, you become the captain of your inbox, guaranteeing that important messages are delivered with pinpoint accuracy, just like a Starfleet captain leading their crew to success. 2.4.0 05/27/2023 - Filter your SMS messages into categories in iOS 16!
- Adds case-sensitivity to filters
- You can now import and export your filters 2.3.0 05/01/2023 Minor bugfixes 2.2.3 09/21/2022 - Minor updates and fixes
- iOS 16 support 2.2.2 09/13/2022 - Updated UI for Regular Expressions filters
- Fixed issues with iPhone SE first gen
- Other bug fixes 2.2.1 02/19/2022 Updated support for Regular expressions. Regular expression support can now be enabled/disabled on filters individually. 2.2.0 02/10/2022 - Added Arabic Support (Thanks to asaah18)
- Updated for iOS 15 2.1.1 09/22/2021 - You can now edit filters!
- Filters now support regular expressions

Thanks to @miguelrc86 and @0xdky for the contributions 2.1.0 05/02/2021 - All-new User Interface
- Includes the latest filtering categories available in iOS 14
- Filter based on sender or message contents separately
- Improved dark mode 2.0.0 11/23/2020 - SMS filter now includes sender name and information
- New App icon
- iOS 13 appearance updates and fixes
- Dark Mode support 1.2.0 02/15/2020 - The block list is organized alphabetically for easier management
- Spam word detection now ignores accents and capital letters for better accuracy
- Minor UI improvements and fixes 1.1.0 04/20/2019 1.0 04/08/2019