Comparison

VeroSMS vs Simply Filter SMS

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

Head to head
About

VeroSMS

This app filters unwanted SMS messages by using user-defined keywords and crowdsourced regional data. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally, ensuring messages remain confidential. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced spam blocking.

Highlights
  • User-defined keyword filtering
  • Crowdsourced regional keyword data
  • Local message analysis for privacy
  • Auto-block texts with URLs
  • Block texts from unknown senders
  • SMS Spam Reporting (India)
Features
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VeroSMS is a SMS Spam filter app focused on maintaining users privacy, it filters spam texts using keywords that you set and using crowdsourced data of keywords that other people in your region set. This way none of the SMSs are sent to any server for analysis and your messages remain confidential. # Free Features: - Unlimited keywords for blacklisting. - Unlimited keywords for whitelisting. - Auto-block texts containing URLs from unknown people. - Only blocks texts from people not in your contact list. - SMS Spam Reporting to TRAI (India only). # Premium Features: - Machine learning based filtering. - iCloud sync for any keywords you add. - Auto-filtering of spam based on keywords that other people in your region add. - Basically does all the work for you. Just unlock premium and forget, all crowdsourced keywords will be periodically updated in background. For info on how to enable SMS Spam reporting extension open this in your browser: verosms.com/reportspam Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://verosms.com/privacy

About

Simply Filter SMS

This app automatically filters unwanted text messages on your iPhone or iPad. It uses AI and customizable rules to sort messages from unknown senders into categories like Junk, Promotions, or Transactions, all processed on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered spam filtering
  • Customizable keyword rules
  • Automatic message categorization
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Support for 10 languages
  • Trusted country filtering
Features
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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: • Export & Import Filters - Share your filter setup with a friend. Export from Filter Tools in the menu and send the file. • Test Your Filters - Redesigned with live results so you can see matches instantly. • Help - Redesigned with FAQs and a Get Started guide. • Accent Color - Pick an accent from the menu; buttons and icons follow it across the app. In case you missed, here's what was updated recently: • Regex Filters - Create powerful pattern-matching filters using regular expressions for precise control. • AI Filtering - Automatic filtering is AI-powered, smarter and more accurate, with support for 10 languages including English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and more. • Trusted Countries - Automatically allow messages from specific countries by phone prefix. • 11 Languages - The app is available in English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. • Accessibility Support - Fully usable with VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion. • 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.

Screenshots

VeroSMS4 screens
Simply Filter SMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Filter SMS at 4.4 against VeroSMS's 3.6. Simply Filter SMS also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). VeroSMS's advantage is ratings volume (311 vs 68) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VeroSMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Filter SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 311 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VeroSMS's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simply Filter SMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Simply Filter SMS every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VeroSMS versus Simply Filter SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeroSMSSimply Filter SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (311 ratings)4.4 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings311 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanmay SonawaneAdi Ben-Dahan

Customer experience

VeroSMS

All ratings311 ratings
Positive62.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative31.5%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative38.1%

Simply Filter SMS

All ratings65 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.2%

Bugs and requests

VeroSMS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Filtering not working as expected despite keyword matching
  • Junk folder persisting even after app uninstallation
  • Crowdsourced keyword list containing inappropriate terms

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to organize messages into categories
  • Option to block phone numbers along with keywords
  • Removal of badge notifications for filtered messages

Simply Filter SMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VeroSMS

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99
3 purchases

Simply Filter SMS

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is VeroSMS free?
VeroSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Filter SMS free?
Simply Filter SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VeroSMS or Simply Filter SMS?
Simply Filter SMS is rated higher. VeroSMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Simply Filter SMS averages 4.4 from 68 ratings.
Do VeroSMS or Simply Filter SMS have ads?
Neither VeroSMS nor Simply Filter SMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VeroSMS or Simply Filter SMS?
VeroSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simply Filter SMS every 9 days. Most recently, VeroSMS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simply Filter SMS on October 20, 2026.

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