# Simply Filter SMS — AI-powered spam text blocker > AI-powered, privacy-first SMS filter for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Adi Ben-Dahan.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-filter-sms/id1603222959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Adi Ben-Dahan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603222961) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more - Released: 2022-01-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-filter-sms/id1603222959/reviews.md ## What is Simply Filter SMS? Take back control of your inbox. Simply Filter SMS is a privacy-first, open-source text message filter for iPhone and iPad. Create keyword rules and smart filters to automatically move unwanted messages from unknown senders to Junk, Promotions, or Transactions - completely on-device. What's new in this version: • Regex Filters - Create powerful pattern-matching filters using regular expressions for precise control. • AI Filtering - Automatic filtering is now AI-powered, smarter and more accurate, with support for 10 languages including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and more. • Trusted Countries - Automatically allow messages from specific countries by phone prefix. • 8 New Languages - The app is now available in Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Italian. In case you missed, here's what was updated recently: • Accessibility Support - Fully usable with VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion. • Fresh New Look - Redesigned with the latest iOS visual style for a cleaner, modern experience. • Native iPad Support - Full iPad experience with sidebar navigation and optimized layouts for larger screens. • Tip Jar - Support the app's development with an optional tip. Simply Filter SMS is free forever. • Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements. ## Key features - AI-powered spam filtering - Customizable keyword rules - Automatic message categorization - On-device processing for privacy - Support for 10 languages - Trusted country filtering ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-filter-sms/id1603222959/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Thank you *2026-07-11, version 3.0.3* Please add Russian as a supported language for AI filtering. ### 5/5 — Works with Last line used *2026-07-11* Works with hide my email ### 5/5 — Amazing sms filter *2026-07-08, version 3.0.3* I was being bombarded with weird text messages from unknown numbers every day basically. I’m very surprised this app doesn’t have a lot more reviews than this. Easy to use and fixed my issues. And the app is free! Give the devs a cup of coffee at least!! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app! *2026-04-16, version 3.0.2* This does exactly what I was looking for and is so easy to set up! I appreciate that everything is done on device. ### 2/5 — Used to work great *2026-04-05, version 3.0.1* Used to work great but recently it’s been letting texts through that I have filtered. Specifically blocked texts and blocked languages. ### 5/5 — Doesn’t disappoint *2026-03-17, version 2.3.0* Can’t complain works like a charm and it’s free, absolute banger of an app. ### 5/5 — great *2026-01-15, version 2.1.1* free and amazing ### 5/5 — Works great *2026-01-01, version 2.1.1* The filter app works great for common cases like filtering a message containing a link. Kudos for open sourcing the code. ### 1/5 — PERSONAL & BANK INFO AT RISK! DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!! *2026-01-01, version 2.1.1* Huge cyber safety risk here. New developer and this is their only app. Also developer is outside of US and a google search shows from Israel with minimum info/history. I downloaded this app and was about to allow access but it states that “The developer of "SimplyFilterSMS" will receive the text, attachments, and sender information in text messages from senders not in your Contacts. Messages may include personal or sensitive information like bank verification codes.” On the app download page it shows data not collected which I find the developer purposely did to be misleading because if you read about those terms the developer doesn’t have to mark that they do if user gives access in the way they have the app setup Please don’t download this app! And if you have delete immediately! The developer dan get every message you get from unknown numbers. Think of how many times a bank or other app sends y a text code for safety. They can easily get that since your email is also used given to them when downloaded app. Basically you risk giving up access to every account online that you have to someone out of the county. ### 5/5 — The best SMS message filtering app to use with iOS 26 *2025-12-29, version 2.1.1* I have happily been using simply filter SMS for several years. It has an incredible amount of configurability for blocking or allowing text messages. However, I wanted to write a new review because with iOS 26 filtering simply filter sms becomes much more powerful. That's because Apple now allows you to select whether or not you want to be notified if a SMS message is sent to the "transactions" or "promotions" folders. You could let iOS try to figure it out how to route an incoming message, but I've already had one message that was not a transaction end up in the transaction folder. With simply filter SMS, you have a lot more control over where you want to route messages and how you get notified about them. The app is free with no ads, no paid upgrades. The developer is providing a great service to the iOS community by providing such a useful tool. ## Frequently asked questions about Simply Filter SMS ### What does Simply Filter SMS do? Simply Filter SMS automatically filters unwanted text messages on your iPhone and iPad. It uses AI and customizable rules to move messages from unknown senders into categories like Junk, Promotions, or Transactions, all processed on your device for enhanced privacy. ### How does the AI filtering work? The AI filtering feature makes message categorization smarter and more accurate. It supports 10 languages, including Spanish, French, and German, to help identify and sort various types of unwanted messages automatically. ### Is Simply Filter SMS free to use? Yes, Simply Filter SMS is free forever. While the app is free to download and use, there is an optional 'Tip Jar' feature that allows users to support the app's development if they wish. ### What devices is Simply Filter SMS compatible with? The app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It offers native iPad support with optimized layouts and sidebar navigation, and is fully accessible with VoiceOver and other iOS accessibility features. ### Can I block messages from specific countries? Yes, Simply Filter SMS includes a 'Trusted Countries' feature. This allows you to automatically permit messages from specific countries based on their phone number prefix, helping to manage international communications. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.2 — 2026-08-28 - Export & Import Filters - share your filters with a friend. Export a file from Filter Tools in the menu and send it. - Test Your Filters - redesigned with live results. - Help - redesigned with FAQs and Get Started. - Accent Color - pick a color from the menu. Buttons and icons follow it. - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.1.1 — 2026-08-25 - Export & Import Filters - share your filters with a friend. Export a file from Filter Tools in the menu and send it. - Test Your Filters - redesigned with live results. - Help - redesigned with FAQs and Get Started. - Accent Color - pick a color from the menu. Buttons and icons follow it. - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-23 - Export & Import Filters - share your filters with a friend. Export a file from Filter Tools in the menu and send it. - Test Your Filters - redesigned with live results. - Help - redesigned with FAQs and Get Started. - Accent Color - pick a color from the menu. Buttons and icons follow it. - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.0.5 — 2026-08-14 Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.0.4 — 2026-08-10 Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ## Apps similar to Simply Filter SMS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SMS Filter - Smart Filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-smart-filter/id1666261216) | — | Free | Utilities | | [MySMSBlocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmsblocker/id6443610587) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Classic Setup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-setup/id1073125579) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Text Spam Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-spam-block/id6499238158) | 4.4 (14) | Free | Utilities | | [MyPBX Phone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypbx-phone/id6472298918) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Not Today: Text & Call Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-today-text-and-call-blocker/id6749557581) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [sms filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-filter) · [text message filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-message-filter) · [spam filter sms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-filter-sms) · [adi ben-dahan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/adi-ben-dahan) · [powers filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/powers-filter) · [text filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-filter) · [blocked messages](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/blocked-messages) · [sms filter for doge](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-filter-for-doge) · [sms filter by giryaev](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-filter-by-giryaev) · [text and call app filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-and-call-app-filter) · [sms filterpro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sms-filterpro) · [aes sms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aes-sms) · [message filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/message-filter) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*