Comparison

RepTool vs Message Keyword Filter

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

Head to head
About

RepTool

Manage your reptile collection, track feeding and shedding dates, and plan breeding projects with a genetic calculator. Access caresheets for new pets and explore morphs to stay informed about the reptile trade.

Highlights
  • Reptile collection management
  • Track feeding, shedding, and cleaning dates
  • Genetic calculator for breeding projects
  • Browse morphs and genetics
  • Reptile caresheets
  • User-submitted content for breeders
Features
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RepTool is an all in one tool designed with Reptile Breeders and Keepers in mind. Featuring tools to manage your reptiles whether it be 1 or 1,000s. RepTool eliminates the need for keeping paper records of the last feeding, shedding, cleaning dates, as well as many other important details that you want to keep track of. Keep yourself informed with the latest in genetics and morph names in the trade, and check out the pictures to get an edge in the breeding scene with the Browse Morphs tool. RepTool has a simplified Genetic Calculator to make your breeding project planning quick and easy, use your reptiles from your collection manager or play out scenarios by selecting individual genes or morph names! If you are new to the world of reptile keeping, RepTool features a caresheet for your reptiles, so that you can be sure your new pet(s) are happy and healthy. Are you a breeder that is looking to get their name known? RepTool accepts user submitted pictures and descriptions that will be sure to provide a citation to your website! RepTool currently supports 21 different reptile species and continues to grow through a community driven database.

About

Message Keyword Filter

This utility helps manage SMS messages by filtering content based on keywords and senders. It utilizes iOS system extensions for secure, private message classification without data leakage.

Highlights
  • Keyword-based SMS filtering
  • Sender-specific filtering
  • Automatic message classification
  • Secure iOS system extensions
  • Privacy protection
  • Easy-to-use interface
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Are you looking for a simple and secure tool for classifying and filtering SMS messages? You can add keywords and senders according to your needs, and SMS messages containing specified keywords will be automatically classified and filtered based on your settings. The app uses iOS system extensions to securely identify the content of SMS messages and protect your privacy, with no risk of any data leakage. The app is easy to use, secure, and protects your personal privacy while helping you manage your SMS messages with ease.

Screenshots

RepTool4 screens
Message Keyword Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RepTool at Free against Message Keyword Filter's $0.99. RepTool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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

RepTool is free to download; Message Keyword Filter costs $0.99 up front. Message Keyword Filter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RepTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RepTool against 5.0 for Message Keyword Filter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepTool has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of RepTool's written reviews are positive against 31% of Message Keyword Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepTool ships an update monthly, Message Keyword Filter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RepTool versus Message Keyword Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepToolMessage Keyword Filter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrew FairchildPlaneta Pigra Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

RepTool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Message Keyword Filter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral30.8%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

None

RepTool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Message Keyword Filter

One-time1
  • Support developer$2.99

Questions

Is RepTool free?
RepTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Message Keyword Filter free?
Message Keyword Filter costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepTool or Message Keyword Filter?
RepTool and Message Keyword Filter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RepTool or Message Keyword Filter have ads?
Neither RepTool nor Message Keyword Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepTool or Message Keyword Filter?
RepTool ships an update monthly, and Message Keyword Filter every 2 months. Most recently, RepTool was updated on October 10, 2026 and Message Keyword Filter on October 14, 2026.

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