# SMS Filter vs FTP Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTP Client at 74% against SMS Filter's 27%. FTP Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). SMS Filter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Filter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of SMS Filter's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's.

SMS Filter ships an update every 8 months, FTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Filter | FTP Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1271159042/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1271159042)

Take control of your incoming text messages by filtering out spam, junk, and unwanted SMS/MMS. Create custom rules based on keywords, patterns, or regular expressions to blacklist or whitelist messages. An optional yearly subscription offers advanced spam protection with a spammers database and statistical analysis.

**Highlights:** Customizable filtering rules, Filter by text patterns, keywords, regexp, Blacklist/Whitelist messages, Test rules on sample messages, Spam Protection subscription, Spammer database, Statistical spam analysis

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spam Protection | $2.99 | per year |


### FTP Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832)

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.

**Highlights:** Access server files in Files app, Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, TLS encryption, iCloud Keychain sync, Fast uploads via share sheet, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTP Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $13.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Filter free?

SMS Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FTP Client free?

FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Filter or FTP Client?

FTP Client is rated higher. SMS Filter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do SMS Filter or FTP Client have ads?

Neither SMS Filter nor FTP Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Filter or FTP Client?

SMS Filter ships an update every 8 months, and FTP Client weekly. Most recently, SMS Filter was updated on October 6, 2026 and FTP Client on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*