Why do I see 'Subscribe to continue'?
You need an active subscription for full filtering and reporting. Here's what to do.
If you see a message like "Subscribe to continue" when you try to report a message or use certain features, you don't have an active subscription. SmishAlert needs a paid annual plan for full filtering and reporting.
What to do
- Open the main SmishAlert app (not the share sheet or Messages extension).
- Tap the option to subscribe (e.g. "Subscribe" or "Start subscription"). You'll be taken through Apple's payment flow—$49.99/year, charged to your Apple ID.
- If you already paid and you're on a new phone or reinstalled: tap "Restore purchases" or "Restore subscription" so the app recognizes your existing subscription. See Restore your subscription on a new device for details.
I don't want to subscribe right now
That's okay—filtering and most reporting pause without a subscription. If you haven't used it yet, you may still have one free alert (see Alert limits in Subscription (individual iPhone)). You can subscribe again anytime in the app. If you want to cancel a subscription you already have so you won't be charged again, see Cancel or change your subscription.