Available now on the App Store

Not sure if that text is a scam?

Screenshot any suspicious text, email, or message. Is This Real? walks you through the warning signs and the tactics scammers use, so you get better at spotting them yourself.

Download on the App Store One time, $0.99. No subscription.
✓ Looks Safe
! Looks Suspicious
✕ Scam
Is This Real? home screen showing scan options
Every Scan, A Lesson

More than a verdict.

Each result breaks down the warning signs, why they matter, and the tactics behind them. The more you scan, the more you learn to spot on your own.

Looks Safe verdict screen
Looks Safe

Carry on.

Reads like a normal message from a real person or business. Anything small that's worth a second look still gets flagged.

Looks Suspicious verdict screen with warning signs
Looks Suspicious

Slow down.

Something is off. The warning signs are listed out so you know exactly what triggered the flag and what to verify.

Scam verdict screen with red warnings
Scam

Don't engage.

Strong match for a known scam pattern. You see what kind of scam it is, the reasoning behind the verdict, and what to do with the message.

How It Works

Three taps. Real skills.

Designed so anyone can use it. No accounts. No setup. Open the app, scan a message, and learn what makes it risky.

1

Screenshot the message

Texts, emails, DMs, notifications. If it's on your screen, you can scan it.

2

Tap "Scan a Screenshot"

Pick the image from your photo library. You can also copy and paste the message directly.

3

Learn the red flags

Each result surfaces the warning signs, explains why they matter, and shows you the tactics scammers use. You get sharper every time.

Scanning a suspicious DMV message in Is This Real?
Why It's Different

Different by design.

Most scam detectors send your messages to a server and charge you forever. We don't do either. Everything runs on your phone.

Build Real Skills

Each scan explains the warning signs and the tactics behind them. You learn what to watch for, every time.

On-Device AI

Analysis happens entirely on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. It even works offline.

No Account Needed

No sign-up, no email, no phone number. Open the app and use it. That's it.

One Price. No Ads.

Pay $0.99 once. No subscription, no ads. Ever.

Built to Read

Dark mode and larger text, supported.

Is This Real? respects your iPhone's accessibility settings, including larger text and dark mode. No extra configuration needed.

Is This Real? in dark mode with larger text
Made for Real People

Anyone can learn to spot scams.

Fake package alerts. Phony bank texts. Toll-road scams. Is This Real? explains what scammers do, in plain language, so the next one doesn't catch you off guard.

Download on the App Store

Stop second-guessing every text.

Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later, running iOS 26.2 or later, with Apple Intelligence enabled.

Download on the App Store