SMS vs NetBits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS
This app intelligently filters unwanted SMS messages using an advanced algorithm, eliminating the need for manual blocking. It allows users to manage sender lists, view blocked messages, and ensure important information isn't missed.
- Intelligent spam blocking algorithm
- Automatic blocking of unwanted SMS
- Manage sender white and blacklists
- View blocked SMS messages
- Sender name list viewing
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Особенность работы приложения заключается в интеллектуальном алгоритме, который сам блокирует надоедливые SMS, без необходимости ручного заполнения списка заблокированных номеров. Функции приложения предусматривают просмотр списка имен отправителей, от которых пришел спам, с возможностью перемещать их между белым и черным списком для блокировки или разрешения получения SMS от выбранного отправителя. При этом имеется возможность просмотреть список заблокированных SMS, чтобы не упустить ценную информацию.
NetBits
This utility app quickly calculates IP subnet information. It provides network and broadcast addresses, usable host ranges, and binary representations for IPv4 addresses and subnet masks. Designed for network professionals and students, it offers a clean, ad-free experience.
- CIDR notation input
- Network and broadcast address calculation
- Usable host range display
- Binary address and mask view
- Offline functionality
- Ad-free experience
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NetBits is a fast, no-nonsense IP subnet calculator. Enter an IPv4 address and subnet mask — or just type CIDR notation like 192.168.1.10/24 — and instantly get: • Network and broadcast address • Wildcard mask • Usable host range (min / max) • Number of usable hosts • Binary representation of the address and mask Built for network engineers, sysadmins, students, and anyone who needs quick, accurate subnet math without ads or clutter. FEATURES — CIDR notation input — Binary address/mask view — Copy any value with a long press — Light and Dark mode — English and Russian PRIVACY NetBits works fully offline. No accounts, no analytics, no data collection — ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NetBits at monthly against SMS's every 4 months. SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMS ships an update every 4 months, NetBits monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS | NetBits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PJSC Rostelecom | Vitaly Churkin |
Customer experience
SMS
NetBits
In-app purchases
SMS
No in-app purchases
NetBits
No in-app purchases
