# MessageFilter Pro vs SMS Filter+

The clearest difference is price: MessageFilter Pro at Free against SMS Filter+'s $0.99. MessageFilter Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). SMS Filter+'s advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 38). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

MessageFilter Pro is free to download; SMS Filter+ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for MessageFilter Pro against 4.2 for SMS Filter+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Filter+ has 216 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 58% positive.

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, SMS Filter+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MessageFilter Pro | SMS Filter+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagefilter-pro/id1262898709/reviews) | [4.2 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junyu Kuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/961945907) | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) |

## What reviewers say

### MessageFilter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagefilter-pro/id1262898709)

This utility app helps iPhone users block unwanted spam SMS messages. It allows for unlimited custom filter rules based on keywords and phone numbers, ensuring privacy by not requiring network access. The app includes tools to test and share your filtering configurations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom filter rules, Keyword and phone number filtering, Blacklist and whitelist modes, No network access required, Filter rule testing tool, Export and import filter rules, 3D Touch shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Filter+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter-plus/id1314415052)

This app provides professional SMS filtering to block spam and unwanted MMS messages. Customize filters based on phone numbers, keywords, or regular expressions to automatically sort messages. Enjoy uninterrupted focus by silencing junk messages without notifications.

**Highlights:** Automatic message classification, Customizable spam filters, Filter by phone number, text, keywords, regex, Block unwanted MMS messages, Silent junk message notifications, Privacy-focused processing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MessageFilter Pro free?

MessageFilter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Filter+ free?

SMS Filter+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MessageFilter Pro or SMS Filter+?

MessageFilter Pro and SMS Filter+ are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38 and 216 ratings respectively.

### Do MessageFilter Pro or SMS Filter+ have ads?

Neither MessageFilter Pro nor SMS Filter+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MessageFilter Pro or SMS Filter+?

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, and SMS Filter+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, MessageFilter Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and SMS Filter+ on September 29, 2026.

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