Simply Filter SMS vs Yeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered spam filtering
- Customizable keyword rules
- Automatic message categorization
- On-device processing for privacy
- Support for 10 languages
- Trusted country filtering
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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.
Yeter
This app helps you manage your SMS inbox by filtering out unwanted messages. You can create custom keyword filters to block spam, promotional texts, and phishing attempts, ensuring you only see important communications. It operates locally on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Customizable keyword filters
- Real-time message filtering
- User-friendly interface
- Open-source code
- Local device operation
- Privacy-focused
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Take control of your SMS inbox with Yeter, the ultimate spam message filtering app! Say goodbye to annoying spam messages and keep your inbox clean and organized. With Yeter, you can easily filter out unwanted messages by adding or deleting keywords. Whether it's promotional texts, phishing attempts, or any other spam, Yeter ensures you only see the messages that matter. Features: Customizable Filters: Add or delete keywords to tailor the spam filter to your needs. Easy to Use: User-friendly interface that lets you manage your spam filters with just a few taps. Real-Time Filtering: Instantly filter incoming messages based on your customized list of keywords. Open Source: Yeter is proudly open-source. Check out our code on GitHub and contribute to its development. Secure and Private: Your privacy is our priority. Yeter operates locally on your device and does not access your messages or data. Join us and Download now and enjoy a spam-free inbox! Thanks Görkem YILDIZ for UI/UX Thanks İsmail YAĞCI
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Simply Filter SMS at 4.4 against Yeter's 1.0. Simply Filter SMS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). Yeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Yeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply Filter SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Filter SMS has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Simply Filter SMS ships an update every 9 days, Yeter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | Yeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (70 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | Erdem Ozkok |
In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Yeter
No in-app purchases









