Comparison

Simply Filter SMS vs Kyat Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Simply Filter SMS

This app automatically filters unwanted text messages on your iPhone or iPad. It uses AI and customizable rules to sort messages from unknown senders into categories like Junk, Promotions, or Transactions, all processed on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered spam filtering
  • Customizable keyword rules
  • Automatic message categorization
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Support for 10 languages
  • Trusted country filtering
Features
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Take back control of your inbox. Simply Filter SMS is a privacy-first, open-source text message filter for iPhone and iPad. Create keyword rules and smart filters to automatically move unwanted messages from unknown senders to Junk, Promotions, or Transactions - completely on-device. What's new in this version: • Export & Import Filters - Share your filter setup with a friend. Export from Filter Tools in the menu and send the file. • Test Your Filters - Redesigned with live results so you can see matches instantly. • Help - Redesigned with FAQs and a Get Started guide. • Accent Color - Pick an accent from the menu; buttons and icons follow it across the app. In case you missed, here's what was updated recently: • Regex Filters - Create powerful pattern-matching filters using regular expressions for precise control. • AI Filtering - Automatic filtering is AI-powered, smarter and more accurate, with support for 10 languages including English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and more. • Trusted Countries - Automatically allow messages from specific countries by phone prefix. • 11 Languages - The app is available in English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. • Accessibility Support - Fully usable with VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion. • Native iPad Support - Full iPad experience with sidebar navigation and optimized layouts for larger screens. • Tip Jar - Support the app's development with an optional tip. Simply Filter SMS is free forever. • Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements.

About

Kyat Scanner

This app instantly recognizes and reads the value of Myanmar banknotes using your device's camera. It offers reliable accuracy and works offline, making it an essential tool for visually impaired individuals in Myanmar. Compatible with iOS 14 and later.

Highlights
  • Real-time banknote recognition
  • Reads currency values
  • Reliable accuracy
  • Offline functionality
  • iOS 14+ compatibility
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Introducing Kyat Scanner, the world's first accessibility iOS app for visually impaired people in Myanmar. Key Features : Real-Time Recognition -Instantly recognizes and reads the value of Myanmar banknotes when scanned with the device camera. Reliable Accuracy -Accurate identification of currency denominations. Offline Functionality -It can be used without internet access. Compatible with iOS 14 and later -The app supports accessibility for users with older iPhones.

Screenshots

Simply Filter SMS4 screens
Kyat Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kyat Scanner at 5.0 against Simply Filter SMS's 4.4. Kyat Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Simply Filter SMS's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 2) and device support. On price 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

Both are free to download. Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Kyat Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kyat Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Filter SMS has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Simply Filter SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kyat Scanner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simply Filter SMS versus Kyat Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Filter SMSKyat Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (69 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdi Ben-DahanMin Thu Khine

Customer experience

Simply Filter SMS

All ratings68 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Kyat Scanner

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simply Filter SMS

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Kyat Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Filter SMS free?
Simply Filter SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kyat Scanner free?
Kyat Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Filter SMS or Kyat Scanner?
Kyat Scanner is rated higher. Simply Filter SMS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Kyat Scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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