Simply Filter SMS vs TextSieve

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.

TextSieve helps you filter spam, scam, and unwanted text messages with private, customizable rules that run on your iPhone. Your messages stay on your device. TextSieve does not collect personal information, does not upload SMS content, does not require an account, does not show ads, and does not use advertising or tracking SDKs. Built for common U.S. text spam and scam patterns, TextSieve includes local rules for package delivery scams, unpaid toll notices, bank phishing alerts, verification-code phishing, utility shutoff scams, suspicious links, investment scams, adult spam, political texts, and marketing messages. Customize your protection: - Turn filtering categories on or off - Add trusted senders to an allow list - Block unwanted senders - Add keywords that should always be allowed - Add keywords that should be filtered - Test sample messages locally before changing your setup - Import and export your rules as a local JSON backup - Reset to the built-in rule set at any time TextSieve is designed for people who want control without giving up privacy. Rules are stored locally, filtering happens locally, and your message content is not sent to a server. To enable SMS filtering, install TextSieve, then open iPhone Settings > Apps > Messages > Unknown & Spam. Turn on Filter Unknown Senders and select TextSieve as your SMS filter. Filtering depends on your rules and iOS message filtering behavior. Always review important messages carefully before taking action.