Comparison

SMS FilterPro vs Blast

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

Head to head
About

SMS FilterPro

This app automatically filters unwanted SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders. It allows you to create custom rules to block spam, categorize messages like promotions or transactions, and move them to specific folders without disruptive notifications.

Highlights
  • Filters SMS/MMS from unknown senders
  • Customizable spam and message filters
  • Automatic message categorization
  • Moves messages to specific folders
  • Blocks notifications for spam
  • Highlights keywords in messages
Features
Read full description

SMS FilterPro filters incoming SMS and MMS from unknown senders. Define filter rules so that spam messages with specific terms in the sender and/or in the body of the message are no longer disruptive, or that messages are filed in specific folders in the Messages app. SMS FilterPro uses its own smart logic to catch the search terms in the incoming message and to color-code the corresponding terms in your test message! Main functionality: • Different filters to classify messages as spam, or also as promotions or transactions. Subcategories are available from iOS 16. • New incoming messages matching a filter are automatically moved to specific folders (according classification) in the Messages app. • No notifications or badges for spam messages anymore. • Verify a message with all your filters. Restriction by operation system: • Works only with SMS and MMS messages from unknown senders; it doesn't work with messages from senders in your Contacts list or with iMessage messages. Terms of use: http://www.demodit.com/apps/sf/terms

About

Blast

Send personalized messages quickly and efficiently without repetitive typing. Create reusable templates, use contact details for customization, and manage recipient groups with ease. Attach photos and access templates directly from your keyboard.

Highlights
  • Reusable message templates
  • Personalize messages with contact variables
  • Save and reuse recipient groups
  • Attach photos to messages
  • Blast keyboard for quick access
  • Confirmation prompts and send warnings
Features
Read full description

Blast helps you send personal, reusable messages faster, without repetitive copy and paste. Create a message once, personalize it for each recipient, save the people you message often, and send with more control from start to finish. Blast is built for follow-ups, reminders, client updates, outreach, event invites, check-ins, and any message you find yourself typing more than once. What you can do in Blast: - Create reusable templates and organize them in folders - Personalize messages with contact names and your own saved variables - Use Message Mix to rotate phrase variations - Split longer templates into multiple message parts - Save recipient groups for faster repeat sends - View and edit supported Apple Contact details - Organize contacts with color-coded tags and time zones - Add searchable contact notes and choose a preferred Blast number - Filter group recipients by tag or time zone - Queue prepared sends and add reminders - Attach photos to templates and sends - Review and reuse previous sends from Send History - Access templates from Blast Keyboard while typing in other apps - Import and export supported template and contact data - Stay in control with confirmations, high-volume warnings, pauses, and cooldown reminders Blast Max (optional auto-renewable subscription): Blast Max unlocks unlimited recipients per send, unlimited saved groups, unlimited templates, Auto Sending, and iCloud Sync. Private iCloud Sync keeps supported templates, groups, tags, time zones, notes, preferred numbers, and saved recipient details available across your Apple devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blast.kole.work/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SMS FilterPro4 screens
Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blast at Free against SMS FilterPro's $3.99. Blast also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). SMS FilterPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Blast is free to download; SMS FilterPro costs $3.99 up front. Blast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SMS FilterPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS FilterPro ships an update every 3 months, Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMS FilterPro versus Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS FilterProBlast
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemodit GmbHKole Hoenicke

Customer experience

SMS FilterPro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMS FilterPro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast

Subscriptions2
  • Blast Max (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Blast Max (Yearly)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is SMS FilterPro free?
SMS FilterPro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blast free?
Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMS FilterPro or Blast have ads?
Blast shows ads; SMS FilterPro does not.
Which is updated more often, SMS FilterPro or Blast?
SMS FilterPro ships an update every 3 months, and Blast every 4 days. Most recently, SMS FilterPro was updated on September 5, 2026 and Blast on September 10, 2026.

Other comparisons