Comparison

SMS Filter Pro vs Photonoter

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

Head to head
About

SMS Filter Pro

Organize and manage your text messages with custom rules and advanced filtering. Utilize regular expressions for precise control over message categorization and blocking. Keep your rules synchronized across devices and ensure your privacy with local filtering.

Highlights
  • Custom rules for blocking/categorizing messages
  • Advanced filtering with regular expressions
  • Manual rule ordering for execution priority
  • iCloud sync for rules across devices
  • Export and backup of rules
  • Privacy-focused local filtering
Features
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Key Features: • Custom Rules: Block or categorise messages using keywords. • Advanced Filtering: Utilise regular expressions for precise control. • Manual Rule Ordering: Arrange rules to set execution priority. • iCloud Sync: Keep your rules synchronised across all your devices. • Export & Backup: Save rules locally or share them with others. • Native Experience: Adapted for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass UI. • Privacy First: All filtering occurs locally — your messages never leave your device. • Free & Optional Support: Completely free of adverts and subscriptions; optional in-app purchases to support development.

About

Photonoter

Features
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Photonoter helps you capture quick notes exactly when you need them: with a photo, an image from your library, an audio recording, or a scanned barcode. Create entries in just a few taps, add notes, assign a category, set a date, and optionally schedule a reminder. Your entries are organized by date, easy to edit later, and can include useful details such as documents, receipts, warranties, recipes, or anything else you want to remember. Features: - Take a photo or choose one from your photo library - Record and play back audio notes - Scan common barcodes and QR codes - Add text notes, categories, dates, and reminders - View entries grouped by day - Edit saved entries whenever needed - Zoom into saved images - Store data in iCloud when available, with local storage as fallback - Manually sync your entries Photonoter is made for everyday moments: receipts, product codes, documents, ideas, appointments, shopping reminders, warranty notes, and all the small things you do not want to lose.

Screenshots

SMS Filter Pro3 screens
Photonoter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photonoter at none against SMS Filter Pro's 3. SMS Filter Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 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. SMS Filter Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Photonoter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMS Filter Pro versus Photonoter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS Filter ProPhotonoter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer一周 许Michael Schwarz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SMS Filter Pro

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
None

Photonoter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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