My kid is getting a phone soon and I’m worried about them getting spam or weird messages from strangers, I’ve seen some apps that claim to filter out unwanted texts but I’m not sure if they’re effective or just a hassle to set up.
Honestly, most third-party spam text apps are sold with more marketing than actual OS access, and your kid’s phone already does about 90% of the work natively. Just toggle “Filter Unknown Senders” on iPhone or “Spam Protection” on Android, pair it with your carrier’s free network-level filter, and you’re done. No shady installs or physical tinkering required—just show them where the switch is and let the software do its thing.