# SmartFilter for SMS vs Smart SMS Filter

The clearest difference is rating: Smart SMS Filter at 5.0 against SmartFilter for SMS's 4.3. Smart SMS Filter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). SmartFilter for SMS's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartFilter for SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Smart SMS Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart SMS Filter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFilter for SMS has 169 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Smart SMS Filter's.

SmartFilter for SMS ships an update every 2 months, Smart SMS Filter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartFilter for SMS | Smart SMS Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfilter-for-sms/id1271258894/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sms-filter/id1484504039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271258893) | [Pontera Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059664525) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartFilter for SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfilter-for-sms/id1271258894)

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.

**Highlights:** Machine learning spam detection, Customizable filtering options, Filter unknown sender messages, Filter messages with URLs, Filter messages from email addresses, On-device message analysis

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Leave a Tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| One time | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Filters spam effectively
- 👍 Stops unwanted texts
- 👍 Life-improving quiet
- 👍 Set it and forget it
- 👍 Filters by keywords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyword filter not working
- 🐛 Abandoned, old updates
- 🐛 Keyword function stopped
- 🐛 Letting through block words
- 🐛 Keyword filter does not work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Sort into personalized folders
- Ability to filter specified short numbers
- User defined regex
- Delete all button for junk
- Immediately delete setting for certain words


### Smart SMS Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sms-filter/id1484504039)

This app helps you manage unwanted messages by filtering incoming texts based on keywords. It automatically sorts messages from unknown senders into a junk folder, ensuring you don't miss important communications from contacts.

**Highlights:** Keyword-based message filtering, Automatic junk message sorting, Predefined spam filters, Custom filter creation, Junk message folder access, Contact message protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartFilter for SMS free?

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

### Is Smart SMS Filter free?

Smart SMS Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartFilter for SMS or Smart SMS Filter?

Smart SMS Filter is rated higher. SmartFilter for SMS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Smart SMS Filter averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmartFilter for SMS or Smart SMS Filter have ads?

Neither SmartFilter for SMS nor Smart SMS Filter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartFilter for SMS or Smart SMS Filter?

SmartFilter for SMS ships an update every 2 months, and Smart SMS Filter fortnightly. Most recently, SmartFilter for SMS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart SMS Filter on September 30, 2026.

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