Comparison

MessageFilter Pro vs Clip Jar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MessageFilter Pro

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
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Introducing MessageFilter app, a spam SMS filter app designed for iPhone. MessageFilter app identify and filter spam messages by keywords and phone numbers. Features: • Unlimited custom filter rules • No network access required, filter spam messages securely, and keep your privacy safely • Blacklist and whitelist duo lists filter mode, let you filter spam messages while keep important message not be filtered unintentionally • Build-in tool to test and verify your filter rules • Export and share filter rules via iOS share sheet • Import filter rules shared by other users • 3D Touch Home screen shortcuts

About

Clip Jar

Streamline your text clip management with this app. Save, search, and share text snippets from various sources effortlessly. Features include homescreen widgets, automatic pasteboard saving, and quick actions for links and contact information.

Highlights
  • Save text clips via widget
  • Auto-save from pasteboard
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Word selection with swipe gestures
  • Quick actions for links and contacts
  • App shortcuts for seamless switching
Features
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Manage your text clips effortlessly with Clip Jar. Whether you frequently copy and paste from websites, messages, or social media, Clip Jar is here to streamline your workflow. Tired of dealing with a cluttered and hard-to-navigate Notes app? We understand the struggle of organizing short text clips on iOS, which is why we created Clip Jar. Featuring a user-friendly interface, Clip Jar simplifies the process of saving and sharing text clips efficiently. Say goodbye to tedious clicks and welcome a seamless experience. With convenient shortcuts, you can easily switch to your favorite apps after copying. Additionally, our innovative word selection feature allows you to choose the precise content you need using intuitive swiping gestures. Furthermore, Clip Jar detects links, email addresses, phone numbers, and even physical addresses within the text, providing you with useful actions to take. Discover How Clip Jar Can Revolutionize Your Text Clip Management: Save Text Clips in Various Ways: We prioritize the crucial task of saving text clips and have implemented multiple methods to minimize clicks: - Access the Homescreen widget for quick access - Automatically read and save text from the pasteboard - Long-press the + button for immediate saving Effortlessly Filter, Search, and Select Words: Locating specific text clips is a breeze with Clip Jar's advanced search and filtering capabilities. Use keywords or our convenient sidebar filter to effortlessly browse text clips by type or category. And if you only want to share a portion of the text, our "Word Selection" feature enables you to select partial words effortlessly with a simple swipe gesture. Give it a try! Share with Ease Using Quick Actions: With Clip Jar's app shortcuts, you can seamlessly switch between commonly used apps* without returning to the home screen. Additionally, for clips containing phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, or links, Quick Actions allow you to open them in Safari, make phone calls, or send emails directly. Need assistance or have questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @ideasformapp or email us at feedback@ideasform.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Visit our FAQ page at https://ideasform.com/clipjar/faq/ for more information. Your Privacy Matters: Learn about our privacy policy at https://ideasform.com/clipjar/privacy/. ------ *Supported apps include Twitter, Facebook, Skype, and nine other popular applications. In the future, custom URL Scheme is also supported.

Screenshots

MessageFilter Pro4 screens
Clip Jar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MessageFilter Pro at none against Clip Jar's 2. MessageFilter Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Clip Jar's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clip Jar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MessageFilter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clip Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, Clip Jar every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MessageFilter Pro versus Clip Jar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessageFilter ProClip Jar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (38 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunyu KuangHangzhou Gongshu District Xiangde Software Development Studio

Customer experience

MessageFilter Pro

All ratings38 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Clip Jar

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

MessageFilter Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Clip Jar

One-time2
  • Full Pack$1.99
  • Full Pack Special$1.99

Questions

Is MessageFilter Pro free?
MessageFilter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clip Jar free?
Clip Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MessageFilter Pro or Clip Jar?
Clip Jar is rated higher. MessageFilter Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Clip Jar averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do MessageFilter Pro or Clip Jar have ads?
Neither MessageFilter Pro nor Clip Jar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MessageFilter Pro or Clip Jar?
MessageFilter Pro ships an update monthly, and Clip Jar every 6 weeks. Most recently, MessageFilter Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Clip Jar on October 1, 2026.

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