Comparison

Simply Filter SMS vs Calculator XP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI-powered spam filtering
  • Customizable keyword rules
  • Automatic message categorization
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Support for 10 languages
  • Trusted country filtering
Features
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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.

About

Calculator XP

Features
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Calculator XP brings everyday calculations, advanced scientific tools, percentage formulas, and effortless bill splitting together in one beautifully designed calculator for iPhone and iPad. Calculate quickly. Work out percentages, discounts, tax, tips, and scientific equations—all with no ads, no subscriptions, and no account required. EVERYDAY CALCULATOR Handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, sign changes, and chained calculations with familiar controls and full-precision results. SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR Solve advanced calculations using: • Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions • Degree and radian modes • Powers, roots, logarithms, and factorials • Parentheses, constants, reciprocals, and exponent entry PERCENTAGE CALCULATOR Choose from seven useful percentage formulas to calculate: • A percentage of a value • Percentage increase or decrease • Percentage change and difference • What percentage one value is of another • The original total from a part and percentage HISTORY AND MEMORY Recall previous calculations from your private history tape. Save important values in three independent memory banks, then recall, add, subtract, or clear them whenever needed. MADE FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Copy, paste, and share equations or results • Use point or comma decimal notation • Choose automatic or fixed result precision • Enable optional trailing zeroes • Customize haptics, key sounds, contrast, and appearance • Use hardware-keyboard shortcuts • Enjoy responsive layouts in portrait or landscape PRIVATE BY DESIGN Calculator XP works offline. Your equations, history, memory values, receipt details, and diner names remain on your device. There are no accounts, advertisements, analytics, or cloud processing. ACCESSIBLE ON IPHONE AND IPAD Calculator XP supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, increased contrast, clear error announcements, large touch targets, light mode, and dark mode. From quick arithmetic and scientific calculations to percentage problems, tip calculations, and restaurant bill splitting, Calculator XP gives you one private calculator for everyday life.

Screenshots

Simply Filter SMS4 screens
Calculator XP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator XP at none against Simply Filter SMS's 3. Simply Filter SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simply Filter SMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calculator XP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simply Filter SMS versus Calculator XP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Filter SMSCalculator XP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdi Ben-DahanGlucode (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simply Filter SMS

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Calculator XP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Filter SMS free?
Simply Filter SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator XP free?
Calculator XP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Filter SMS or Calculator XP have ads?
Neither Simply Filter SMS nor Calculator XP shows ads.

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