SmartFilter for SMS vs PlanKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartFilter for SMS
This app intelligently filters unwanted SMS messages using machine learning. It offers extensive customization options to tailor filtering rules and ensures user privacy by analyzing messages directly on the device.
- Machine learning spam detection
- Customizable filtering options
- Filter unknown sender messages
- Filter messages with URLs
- Filter messages from email addresses
- On-device message analysis
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Spam texts are annoying, and sometimes dangerous. SmartFilter works with your iPhone's built-in message filtering to sort them out before they land in your inbox — turn it on once and it runs automatically from then on. Set your own rules, or install ready-made packs for toll scams, fake tax notices, gift card cons, crypto pitches, delivery scams, job and loan scams, phishing, and election spam. Two more packs route marketing texts and receipts into their own folders. Messages can go to Junk, Promotions, Transactions, or straight to your inbox — you decide. Paste in a real message and tap the words that matter, and SmartFilter writes the rule for you. Save test messages so you can check your setup any time you change something. And if you want to know why a message ended up where it did, SmartFilter shows you the exact path it took. Your rules sync across your devices with iCloud. Report junk, or tell SmartFilter it got one wrong, right from the Messages app — no extra steps. SmartFilter also catches spam that tries to sneak past filters using lookalike letters and hidden characters. Every message is analyzed on your phone. Nothing you receive is ever sent to a server — that's not a policy, it's how the app works. SmartFilter is free to use, with a limit on how many filters you can save. Subscribe monthly, yearly, or once for good to unlock unlimited filters, every premium pack, regex and case-sensitive matching, test messages, and alternate app icons. Already a supporter from an earlier version? You're covered — no need to buy again. SmartFilter is made by one independent developer. If it's working for you, a review goes a long way. For in-app purchases and subscriptions, see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PlanKit
Easily create detailed floor plans of your home using your device's camera. This tool automatically calculates room area and dimensions, and can include windows, doors, and ceiling height. Export plans as PDFs or interactive 3D models for easy sharing.
- AR floor plan creation
- Automatic area calculation
- Includes windows, doors, ceiling height
- Export as PDF and 3D model (USDz)
- Interactive 3D preview with AR
- Designed for professionals and casual users
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Easily measure and create a floor plan in minutes of your entire home using just your device’s camera. The plan may even contain windows and doors, as well as information about ceiling height, making PlanKit an essential tool for professionals on the go. PlanKit was designed for casual users and professionals, such as real estate agents, interior designers, furniture retailers, and more. PlanKit lets you export your floor plan as a plain PDF report and as an interactive 3D model (USDz file) which allows you to quickly send it to someone over email or any messenger. The recipient can even preview your plan on their device thanks to immersive Augmented Reality experience. PlanKit automatically calculates room area and displays the plan of the room with all measured dimensions. Made by the creators of the original MeasureKit app, PlanKit makes it really easy to create floor plans using augmented reality (ARKit) technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartFilter for SMS at Free against PlanKit's $4.99. SmartFilter for SMS also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 31%) and rating (4.3 vs 2.8). PlanKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
SmartFilter for SMS is free to download; PlanKit costs $4.99 up front. SmartFilter for SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PlanKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartFilter for SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFilter for SMS has 169 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SmartFilter for SMS's written reviews are positive against 31% of PlanKit's.
| Parameter | SmartFilter for SMS | PlanKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (169 ratings) — better | 2.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 169 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Grant | Rinat Khanov |
Customer experience
SmartFilter for SMS
PlanKit
Bugs and requests
SmartFilter for SMS
Reported bugs
10 issues- Keyword blocking only sometimes works
- Keyword function stopped working
- Letting through texts with block words
- Spam-detection model not working well
- ML not working, legitimate messages filtered as spam
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- Allow Words filter not working
- Report SMS doesn't work
- Spam still shows notification icon
- Spam still comes in to inbox with alerts
- False positives inevitable at the start, retraining could be easier
Requested features
8 requests- Sort into personalized folders
- Ability to filter specified short numbers
- User defined regex
- Delete all button for junk
- Immediately delete setting for certain words
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- Report functionality directly in message app
- Mark messages sent to junk as safe
- Option to be blissfully unaware of junk notifications
PlanKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartFilter for SMS
- Monthly$1.491 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Leave a Tip!$4.99
- One time$19.99
PlanKit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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