# SMSGRD vs Simply Filter SMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Filter SMS at 79% against SMSGRD's 0%. Simply Filter SMS also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). SMSGRD's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSGRD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simply Filter SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Filter SMS has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMSGRD's written reviews are positive against 79% of Simply Filter SMS's.

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, Simply Filter SMS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSGRD | Simply Filter SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsgrd-sms-filter-and-blocker/id1287560183/reviews) | **[4.4 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-filter-sms/id1603222959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Smirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152478617) | [Adi Ben-Dahan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603222961) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSGRD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsgrd-sms-filter-and-blocker/id1287560183)

This app helps you manage unwanted text messages by creating custom filter lists. It integrates with your messaging app to move spam to a separate folder, offering advanced filtering options for precise control.

**Highlights:** Customizable filter lists, iOS and Message app integration, Filter by sender and message content, Alphanumeric sender support, Wildcard and Regexp support (PRO)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO version upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simply Filter SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-filter-sms/id1603222959)

This privacy-focused app helps you manage your text messages by automatically filtering unwanted messages from unknown senders into designated folders. It uses AI and customizable rules to organize your inbox, supporting multiple languages and devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam filtering, Customizable keyword and regex rules, Automatic message sorting to Junk, Promotions, or Transactions, On-device processing for privacy, Multi-language support, Export/Import filters, Native iPad support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSGRD free?

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

### Is Simply Filter SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMSGRD or Simply Filter SMS?

Simply Filter SMS is rated higher. SMSGRD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simply Filter SMS averages 4.4 from 72 ratings.

### Do SMSGRD or Simply Filter SMS have ads?

Neither SMSGRD nor Simply Filter SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMSGRD or Simply Filter SMS?

SMSGRD ships an update every 2 months, and Simply Filter SMS every 9 days. Most recently, SMSGRD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simply Filter SMS on November 7, 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.*