Plainly vs NoSpamSMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
NoSpamSMS
Filter unwanted text messages on iOS and iPadOS with a customizable blacklist. Keep your inbox clean and organized by automatically moving spam to a dedicated junk folder, with all filtering done on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Customizable word-based blacklist
- Automatic junk message categorization
- Seamless integration with Messages app
- Dedicated Junk folder for review
- On-device filtering for privacy
- User-friendly interface
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**NoSpamSMS: Your Personal Message Filter** Take control of your text messages by filtering unwanted messages on iOS and iPadOS. Say goodbye to spam and unwanted texts with a powerful, customizable blacklist feature that keeps your messages clean and organized. ### **Key Features:** - **Customizable Blacklist:** Create a personalized list of words you want to filter out. If a message from an unknown sender (ie, not in your Contacts) contains any of these words, it will be automatically categorized as Junk. - **Seamless Integration:** The app works seamlessly with your Messages app, moving unwanted messages to a dedicated Junk folder. You can review this folder anytime to ensure you don't miss anything important. - **Enhanced Privacy:** All filtering is done entirely on your device. We never collect or transmit any information related to your messages, including sender details or message contents. Your privacy is our top priority. - **User-Friendly Interface:** Easily manage your blacklist and review filtered messages with a simple, intuitive interface designed for ease of use. -**Users can also filter messages and send them to the spam/junk folder based on the sender's country code. Alternatively, the user can configure to filter out all international numbers ### **Why Choose This App?** - **Stay Organized:** Keep your inbox free from clutter by automatically filtering out unwanted messages. - **Maintain Privacy:** Rest assured that your personal data stays on your device, with no information sent to third parties. - **Peace of Mind:** Quickly check your Junk folder to make sure no important messages are missed. Download the app today and experience a cleaner, more organized messaging experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoSpamSMS at 88% against Plainly's 75%. Plainly's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, 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
Plainly costs $0.99 and NoSpamSMS $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plainly ships an update every 9 months, NoSpamSMS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plainly | NoSpamSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Cheng | MaaDoTaa |
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In-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









