Comparison

SMS Filter Pro vs Olive Notes

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

Olive Notes

This app offers a secure and discreet platform for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. It allows users to log incidents, store evidence like photos and videos, and access vital support resources and safety planning tools. In emergencies, it can send SOS alerts and share live locations with trusted contacts.

Highlights
  • Secure incident and evidence logging
  • Store photos, videos, audio, and notes
  • SOS emergency alerts
  • Live location sharing
  • Domestic abuse support resources
  • Discreet Mask Mode
Features
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Olive Notes is a discreet domestic abuse support app designed to help individuals stay safe, organised, and connected during difficult situations. The app provides a secure space to record incidents, store important evidence, and access tools that can assist in documenting abuse and seeking support. Create detailed incident logs, securely store photos, videos, audio recordings, and notes, and keep all your evidence organised in one place. Whether you're documenting patterns of behaviour, recording incidents as they occur, or simply keeping a personal record, Olive Notes makes it easy to securely store information when you need it most. In an emergency, users can quickly send SOS alerts, share their live location with trusted contacts, and notify emergency contacts that assistance may be required. Trusted contacts can receive updates and access important information when authorised, helping to improve communication during critical situations. Olive Notes also includes a comprehensive library of domestic abuse support resources, including safety guides, planning tools, educational content, practical advice, and direct access to support helplines. Whether you're looking for information about coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse, or available support services, helpful resources are available within the app. For additional privacy, Olive Notes features a discreet Mask Mode, allowing the app to appear as a cookbook. This helps users access important features without drawing unwanted attention. The app can launch directly into Mask Mode, providing an extra layer of discretion when privacy is essential. Key Features: • Secure incident and evidence logging • Store photos, videos, audio recordings and notes • SOS emergency alerts • Live location sharing • Trusted contact notifications • Domestic abuse support guides and resources • Safety planning tools and practical advice • Quick access to support helplines • Discreet Mask Mode for added privacy • Secure and easy-to-use design Olive Notes is designed to provide practical tools, helpful information, and discreet support, all in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SMS Filter Pro3 screens
Olive Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Filter Pro at 5.0 against Olive Notes's 1.0. Olive Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Olive Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Filter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMS Filter Pro versus Olive Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS Filter ProOlive Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer一周 许Tyrell Eli

Customer experience

SMS Filter Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Olive Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SMS Filter Pro

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

Olive Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Filter Pro free?
SMS Filter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Olive Notes free?
Olive Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS Filter Pro or Olive Notes?
SMS Filter Pro is rated higher. SMS Filter Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Olive Notes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SMS Filter Pro or Olive Notes have ads?
Neither SMS Filter Pro nor Olive Notes shows ads.

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