Comparison

SmartFilter for SMS vs SmartFilter

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

SmartFilter

Features
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SmartFilter is an AI-powered SMS spam filtering app that automatically protects your inbox from unwanted messages. Using advanced machine learning (TF-IDF + SVM), SmartFilter classifies incoming SMS from unknown senders into three categories: Normal, Transactional, and Spam. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic spam filtering in the background • AI-powered classification with confidence scores • Blocks betting, scam, phishing, and promotional spam • Smart rule engine with custom keywords and patterns • Real-time filtering statistics and weekly trends • Classification tester to try before you filter • Adjustable AI sensitivity per category • Multi-language support: English, Turkish, Arabic • Privacy-first: all processing happens on your device HOW IT WORKS: Enable SmartFilter in Settings → Messages → SMS Filtering SmartFilter automatically analyzes incoming SMS from unknown senders Spam messages are moved to Junk, keeping your inbox clean No cloud processing. No data collection. Your messages never leave your device.

Screenshots

SmartFilter for SMS4 screens
SmartFilter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartFilter at none against SmartFilter for SMS's 4. SmartFilter also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. SmartFilter for SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SmartFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartFilter for SMS ships an update every 2 months, SmartFilter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartFilter for SMS versus SmartFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartFilter for SMSSmartFilter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (169 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings169 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob GrantRamazan SAYAN

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

SmartFilter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SmartFilter for SMS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Leave a Tip!$4.99
  • One time$19.99
None

SmartFilter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartFilter for SMS free?
SmartFilter for SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFilter free?
SmartFilter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartFilter for SMS or SmartFilter have ads?
Neither SmartFilter for SMS nor SmartFilter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartFilter for SMS or SmartFilter?
SmartFilter for SMS ships an update every 2 months, and SmartFilter every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartFilter for SMS was updated on October 23, 2026 and SmartFilter on October 7, 2026.

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