# SmartFilter for SMS vs Multipass Events

The clearest difference is rating: Multipass Events at 5.0 against SmartFilter for SMS's 4.3. Multipass Events 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 6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Multipass Events 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 6, 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 Multipass Events's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartFilter for SMS | Multipass Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfilter-for-sms/id1271258894/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multipass-events/id6744303923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271258893) | [Multipass Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611019687) |

## 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


### Multipass Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multipass-events/id6744303923)

Organize all your event tickets and manage attendee entry seamlessly. This app allows for ticket scanning, lookup, and even sales integration with a Stripe terminal. It also provides tools for managing community members.

**Highlights:** Event ticket management, Ticket scanning and lookup, Stripe terminal integration for sales, Community member lookup, Quick entry for attendees

**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 Multipass Events free?

Multipass Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartFilter for SMS or Multipass Events?

Multipass Events is rated higher. SmartFilter for SMS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Multipass Events averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SmartFilter for SMS or Multipass Events have ads?

Neither SmartFilter for SMS nor Multipass Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartFilter for SMS or Multipass Events?

SmartFilter for SMS ships an update every 2 months, and Multipass Events every 2 months. Most recently, SmartFilter for SMS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Multipass Events on October 10, 2026.

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