Simply Filter SMS vs MaharNET
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.
MaharNET
Manage your internet services with ease. Access live chat, view bills, change plans, and update WiFi settings. Stay informed about promotions and outages with app notifications.
- 24/7 Live Chat & Support
- Account Login with Customer ID
- Upgrade/Downgrade Internet Plans
- Request Connection Relocation
- Complaint Tracking
- WiFi Settings Management
- View Bills and Balances
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Mahar NET User App – Your ISP Companion Manage your Mahar NET internet services effortlessly with the Mahar NET User App! Designed for convenience, the app lets you: 24/7 Live Chat & Support – Instant help via chat and hotline. Login with Customer ID – Secure and quick access to your account. Upgrade/Downgrade Plans – Switch plans anytime to suit your needs. Request Relocation – Move your connection hassle-free. Complaint Center – Report issues and track resolutions in real-time. WiFi Change – Update your WiFi settings on the go. View Bills – Check balances and invoices. App Notifications – Stay updated on outages, promotions, and bills. Dual Language Support – English and Burmese for easy navigation. Find Nearby Branches – Locate showrooms and service centers. Simplified. Secure. Always Connected. Download now for seamless internet management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaharNET at none against Simply Filter SMS's 3. MaharNET also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Simply Filter SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, rating, 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. MaharNET asks for nothing beyond the download.
MaharNET holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Filter SMS has 65 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of MaharNET's.
Simply Filter SMS ships an update every 9 days, MaharNET every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | MaharNET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (65 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| 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 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | MAHAR NET |
Customer experience
Simply Filter SMS
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In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
MaharNET
No in-app purchases
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