Simply Filter SMS vs 5BB Connect
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.
5BB Connect
Manage your 5BB services, including bill payments and account updates, all within a single application. Get quick access to support and stay connected with your service plan.
- Effortless bill payments
- Consolidated account management
- Direct support contact
- Plan upgrades and downgrades
- Stay connected features
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Quick & Easy Bill Payments: Pay your bills effortlessly in just a few clicks, saving time and hassle. Account Management: Access all your accounts in one app, making upgrades, downgrades, and updates easy. Contact Support: Reach out to our support team or call center directly for fast assistance whenever you need it. Benefits: Convenience: Manage everything from your account to support in a single place. Efficiency: Save time with quick actions, from payments to getting help. Stay Connected: Always keep your connection active and manage your plan with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Filter SMS at 83% against 5BB Connect's 20%. Simply Filter SMS also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 5BB Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. 5BB Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply Filter SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Filter SMS has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Simply Filter SMS's written reviews are positive against 20% of 5BB Connect's.
Simply Filter SMS ships an update every 9 days, 5BB Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | 5BB Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (65 ratings) — better | 2.4 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY |
Customer experience
Simply Filter SMS
5BB Connect
In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
5BB Connect
No in-app purchases
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