Simply Filter SMS vs Chain
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Chain
Read full descriptionHide full description
A two-factor authentication (2FA) app serves as an additional security layer, enhancing protection by requiring users to confirm operations through QR code scanning.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain at none against Simply Filter SMS's 3. Chain also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Simply Filter SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Chain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply Filter SMS ships an update every 9 days, Chain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | MBP Enterprises LTD |
In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Chain
No in-app purchases









