Sifter vs Wave Screenshot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sifter
This app provides a smart spam filter for iOS devices, allowing users to create personalized rules to block unwanted text messages. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and offers advanced filtering options like regular expressions.
- Customizable filtering rules
- Blacklist and whitelist contacts
- Regex filtering for advanced control
- Local data processing for privacy
- Blocks unwanted SMS and MMS
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Reclaim your inbox with Sifter, the intelligent and private SMS filter for iOS. Powered by a robust Message Filter extension and secure on-device processing, Sifter gives you absolute control over your messaging experience without compromising your privacy. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Sifter empowers you to design personalized filtering rules to block unwanted texts while keeping your inbox clean and focused. With a refined interface built for speed and clarity, managing your rules is seamless and efficient. KEY FEATURES - RULE-BASED CATEGORIZATION: Easily filter and organize messages into Transactions and Promotions using your own custom rules. - GRANULAR FILTERING: Tailor your protection with specific rules. From simple keywords to sophisticated patterns, you decide exactly what reaches your notification center. - CONTACT MANAGEMENT: Protect your peace of mind by whitelisting trusted contacts or blacklisting specific numbers and entire contact lists. - ADVANCED REGEX ENGINE: Leverage the power of Regular Expressions to create intricate, high-precision filtering rules for complex messaging patterns. - PRIVACY-FIRST ARCHITECTURE: Sifter operates entirely locally on your device. Your messages never leave your phone, ensuring your personal data remains 100% private. SUPPORTED RULE TYPES - Whitelist and Blacklist Users (Contacts/Numbers) - Whitelist and Blacklist Keywords - Transactional and Promotional Categorization - Regex-powered versions of all the above Sifter is your personal gatekeeper. Whether you are blocking marketing noise or organizing important transactional alerts, Sifter provides a private and powerful solution to keep your messaging focused on what truly matters. Download Sifter and take full control over your inbox.
Wave Screenshot
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Effortlessly Create Perfect Long Screenshots! Wave Screenshot is the ultimate tool for merging multiple screenshots into one seamless long image. No more fragmented conversations or cut-off webpages! Key Features: Auto Long Screenshot - Automatically detects and merges screenshots with overlapping content - Smart recognition technology ensures perfect alignment - Works seamlessly with your existing screenshots Subtitle Story Card - Select multiple screenshots with subtitles/captions - Automatically creates beautiful dialogue-style long images - Perfect for saving movie quotes, chat histories, and social media posts Fast & Private - All processing done locally on your device - No internet required - Your photos never leave your phone Perfect for: - Saving chat conversations - Capturing full webpages - Creating tutorial screenshots - Preserving social media posts - Making memorable quote collections Download Wave Screenshot today and never lose important content again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wave Screenshot at Free against Sifter's $2.99. Wave Screenshot also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Sifter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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
Wave Screenshot is free to download; Sifter costs $2.99 up front. Wave Screenshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sifter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sifter ships an update every 3 months, Wave Screenshot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sifter | Wave Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (113 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 磊 汪 | 志远 王 |
In-app purchases
Sifter
No in-app purchases
Wave Screenshot
- Remove watermark$0.99








