Simply Filter SMS vs RoboVeto
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.
RoboVeto
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RoboVeto automatically filters spam and unwanted SMS messages before they reach your inbox — no servers, no accounts, no data ever leaving your phone. HOW IT WORKS RoboVeto integrates with Apple's built-in SMS filtering system. Messages from unknown senders are checked against your active filters on your device. If a match is found, the message is silently moved to your Spam folder in the Messages app. Your messages never leave your device. FILTER CATEGORIES (Free) • Political — campaign fundraising, PAC messages, political ads • Scams & Fake Offers — fraudulent links, fake prizes, credential theft FILTER CATEGORIES (Pro) • Sales & Marketing • Sweepstakes & Prizes • Dating & Romance • Adult Content • Financial & Crypto • Health & Pharma • Social Media • Retail Promotions • Travel Spam • Gambling • Recruiting Spam • Custom Categories — create your own keyword filters for anything PRO FEATURES • All 13 filter categories unlocked • Custom categories with keyword control 100% PRIVATE RoboVeto runs entirely inside Apple's sandboxed filter extension — an isolated process with zero network access. It never reads your message history, never connects to the internet, and never sends anything anywhere. Not to us, not to anyone. GETTING STARTED After installing, go to Settings → Messages → Message Filtering and select RoboVeto. That's it. Filtering starts immediately. You only need to revisit the app if you want to upgrade or change your filter settings. SUBSCRIPTION RoboVeto Pro is available as an auto-renewing annual subscription. • Free 14-day trial • $4.99/year after trial • Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://roboveto.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simply Filter SMS at 17.0 against RoboVeto's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and RoboVeto sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Simply Filter SMS | RoboVeto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adi Ben-Dahan | ANDREA KATHERINE BRUNNER |
In-app purchases
Simply Filter SMS
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
RoboVeto
- RoboVeto Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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