SMS Filter Pro vs WhatsBackUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WhatsBackUp
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BackupChat lets you view WhatsApp chat exports offline. Import ZIP files or share directly from WhatsApp to build a read‑only archive of your conversations and media—no network required. Features: Import WhatsApp ZIP exports or share directly from WhatsApp WhatsApp‑style chat view with images, videos, and PDFs Archive and delete chats with simple swipe actions Hide or lock chats using passcodes Bookmark favourite messages Built for offline access—your data stays on your device BackupChat is ideal for keeping a private, offline archive of important chats. “BackupChat is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WhatsBackUp at 13.0 against SMS Filter Pro's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SMS Filter Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and WhatsBackUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SMS Filter Pro | WhatsBackUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 一周 许 | Van Wyk De Waal |
In-app purchases
SMS Filter Pro
- Small Tip$0.99
- Coffee Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$9.99
WhatsBackUp
- BackupChat Lifetime$2.99
