Simply Filter SMS vs ATPGems
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.
ATPGems
Access favorite podcast moments with precise timestamps. This app opens episodes directly in an in-app browser at the exact segment you choose. Swipe down to easily dismiss the player.
- Curated favorite podcast moments
- In-app timestamped episode playback
- Swipe down to dismiss player
- No data collection
- Free to use
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The app is a curated collection of favorite moments from one of my favorite podcasts. When you click on the play button the app opens the episode in the exact timestamp in an in-app browser. Swipe down to dismiss it. I am committed to maintaining your trust and confidence in my apps. I want you to know that ATPGems is a very simple app which doesn't ask or collect data. Thank you so much for considering ATPGems ! Thank you and I hope you enjoy my app ! ATP in app name and rights to linked content belongs to Accidental Tech Podcast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ATPGems at 5.0 against Simply Filter SMS's 4.4. ATPGems also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Simply Filter SMS's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1). 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. ATPGems asks for nothing beyond the download.
ATPGems 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 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | ATPGems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (65 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | Siva Pari |
Customer experience
Simply Filter SMS
ATPGems
In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
ATPGems
No in-app purchases
