# Network Toolbox Net security vs SMS Filter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against SMS Filter's 27%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 14). SMS Filter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SMS Filter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 27% of SMS Filter's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, SMS Filter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | SMS Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1271159042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 152 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

Analyze local and public networks for security issues and misconfigurations with over 50 tools. Features include IP scanning, port scanning, exploit tests, and SHODAN integration to expose online devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning, SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests, Device information, NS-Lookup with domain info, Visual Traceroute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


### SMS Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-filter/id1271159042)

Take control of your incoming text messages by filtering out spam, junk, and unwanted SMS/MMS. Create custom rules based on keywords, patterns, or regular expressions to blacklist or whitelist messages. An optional yearly subscription offers advanced spam protection with a spammers database and statistical analysis.

**Highlights:** Customizable filtering rules, Filter by text patterns, keywords, regexp, Blacklist/Whitelist messages, Test rules on sample messages, Spam Protection subscription, Spammer database, Statistical spam analysis

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spam Protection | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS Filter free?

SMS Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or SMS Filter?

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while SMS Filter averages 3.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or SMS Filter have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; SMS Filter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or SMS Filter?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and SMS Filter every 8 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 25, 2026 and SMS Filter on September 18, 2026.

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