Comparison

Stop vs Silter

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

Head to head
About

Stop

This app acts as a defense against unwanted text messages. It allows users to create custom rules and block lists to filter incoming messages based on keywords and patterns, ensuring a clean inbox. Filters can be exported and imported for backup and sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable SMS filtering rules
  • Predefined and custom block lists
  • Filter by text patterns and keywords
  • Export and import filters
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Organize and maintain a clean inbox
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Tired of sifting through endless spam messages? Introducing "Stop: SMS Filter App", your ultimate defense against SMS spam. Features: - Create your own rules to filter text messages - Use predefined phrases or create your own block list of phrases * Filter incoming text messages by text patterns and keywords. * The app shows the total number of added phrases * Remove the predefined list and create your own. * FAQ: A guide to enabling SMS filtering * Export Filters: Safeguard your preferences by exporting filters for backup. This feature also allows you to share your filter with others. * Import Filters: Easily integrate filter files from backups. With Stop, you can maintain a pristine inbox, focusing on the messages that truly matter. Say goodbye to unwanted promotional texts, phishing attempts, and other nuisances. Stop filters out messages that it considers to be spam, such as emails with unknown senders, This keeps you from having to waste time sorting through your inbox, and allows you to focus on the messages that you actually need to read. Easily set up filters, add keywords, and customize your preferences to suit your needs. All in all, Stop is the perfect solution for keeping your inbox organized and efficient. Privacy: The app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. All keywords and phrases you add are stored exclusively on your device. If you decide to reinstall the app, please note that you will need to add your phrases again.

About

Silter

This app uses AI to automatically detect and block unwanted SMS messages, such as scams and ads. It offers country-specific protection and allows users to create custom blocking rules while ensuring complete privacy by processing all data locally on the device.

Highlights
  • AI-powered spam detection
  • Country and region-based protection
  • Customizable filter rules
  • 100% privacy-first, local processing
  • Ad-free experience
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Features
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Silter – AI-Powered SMS Spam Filter Stop spam before it hits. Smart. Private. Powerful. Smart Filter, Powered by AI Silter uses advanced AI and intelligent algorithms to detect and block spam SMS messages — tailored by country and language. Whether it’s scams, ads, or unwanted promotions, the smart filter adapts automatically to your region and blocks them with industry-leading precision. Country & Region-Based Protection No manual setup. Silter instantly detects your location and applies the most relevant spam rules based on local spam patterns. It’s like having a personal spam expert in your pocket. Create Your Own Filters Need more control? You can define custom keywords, phrases, or sender rules to block specific messages your way. 100% Privacy-First Silter never collects or stores any personal data. All spam filtering is done locally on your device — your messages and preferences stay 100% private. Lightweight, Effective, and Easy to Use No login, no tracking, no ads. Just install, enable in settings, and enjoy instant protection from unwanted texts. https://nefarius-apps.github.io/Silter/privacy-policy https://nefarius-apps.github.io/Silter/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Stop4 screens
Silter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stop at 4.0 against Silter's 3.3. Stop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Silter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Silter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop ships an update every 4 months, Silter every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stop versus Silter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopSilter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfares.netYusuf Demirci

Customer experience

Stop

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Silter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stop

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Silter

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Premium Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium yearly with trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Stop free?
Stop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silter free?
Silter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop or Silter?
Stop is rated higher. Stop averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Silter averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Stop or Silter have ads?
Neither Stop nor Silter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop or Silter?
Stop ships an update every 4 months, and Silter every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stop was updated on November 3, 2026 and Silter on November 3, 2026.

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