Comparison

Sifter vs AppHunt

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable filtering rules
  • Blacklist and whitelist contacts
  • Regex filtering for advanced control
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • Blocks unwanted SMS and MMS
Currently charting
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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.

About

AppHunt

Easily compare App Store app, in-app purchase, and subscription prices across different regions. Track price history, set alerts for price drops, and follow developers for updates.

Highlights
  • Global app pricing reference
  • In-app purchase price comparison
  • Price history tracking
  • Price drop alerts
  • Developer tracking
  • Live exchange calculator
  • Shareable pricing posters
Features
Currently charting
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AppHunt helps you review regional reference pricing for App Store apps, in-app purchases, and subscription services more efficiently. You can search apps, compare pricing across regions, review price history, save items you care about, and create price alerts. For many in-app purchase items, AppHunt also helps you compare reference pricing across regions in a clearer way. AppHunt also provides reference pricing for iCloud+, Apple One, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and selected third-party subscription services. A built-in live exchange calculator helps you compare prices across currencies more quickly. You can also create wishlists, generate shareable pricing posters, and follow developers for new releases, version updates, and pricing changes. Key features include: 1. Global reference pricing for App Store apps 2. In-app purchase pricing references and regional comparison 3. Price history and lowest-price tracking 4. Favorites, wishlists, and price alerts 5. Developer tracking and change alerts 6. Apple subscription service references 7. Third-party subscription references and cost estimation 8. Live exchange calculator 9. Shareable pricing posters Note: AppHunt is an independent pricing reference tool and is not affiliated with Apple or any listed service provider. Information shown in the app is for comparison and research purposes only. Actual pricing, availability, plan contents, billing rules, tax treatment, and regional availability may vary. Please refer to the relevant service page and the actual App Store page for final information.

Screenshots

Sifter4 screens
AppHunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AppHunt at 5.0 against Sifter's 4.1. AppHunt also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Sifter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (116 vs 3). On ads, monetization model, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sifter costs $2.99 and AppHunt $0.99 up front. AppHunt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sifter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppHunt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sifter has 116 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Sifter's written reviews are positive against 67% of AppHunt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sifter ships an update every 3 months, AppHunt weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sifter versus AppHunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSifterAppHunt
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (116 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#183#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 汪智航 万

Customer experience

Sifter

All ratings112 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative64.3%

AppHunt

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sifter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AppHunt

One-time3
  • Buy the developer a small coffee$1.99
  • 请开发者喝咖啡(中杯)$3.99
  • Buy the developer a large coffee$9.99

Questions

Is Sifter free?
Sifter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppHunt free?
AppHunt costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sifter or AppHunt?
AppHunt is rated higher. Sifter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while AppHunt averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Sifter or AppHunt have ads?
Neither Sifter nor AppHunt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sifter or AppHunt?
Sifter ships an update every 3 months, and AppHunt weekly. Most recently, Sifter was updated on November 6, 2026 and AppHunt on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sifter or AppHunt?
Sifter currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and AppHunt at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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