Free & open-source SMS filter with AI-powered filtering in 10 languages. Block unknown senders with keywords, smart rules & country allowlist. Fully on-device.
Take back control of your inbox.
Simply Filter SMS is a privacy-first, open-source text message filter for iPhone and iPad. Create keyword rules and smart filters to automatically move unwanted messages from unknown senders to Junk, Promotions, or Transactions - completely on-device.
What's new in this version:
• Regex Filters - Create powerful pattern-matching filters using regular expressions for precise control.
• AI Filtering - Automatic filtering is now AI-powered, smarter and more accurate, with support for 10 languages including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and more.
• Trusted Countries - Automatically allow messages from specific countries by phone prefix.
• 8 New Languages - The app is now available in Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Italian.
In case you missed, here's what was updated recently:
• Accessibility Support - Fully usable with VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion.
• Fresh New Look - Redesigned with the latest iOS visual style for a cleaner, modern experience.
• Native iPad Support - Full iPad experience with sidebar navigation and optimized layouts for larger screens.
• Tip Jar - Support the app's development with an optional tip. Simply Filter SMS is free forever.
• Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements.
I wrote a review for this Great Outstanding Unique Software a few days back. I am updating this review to express this unique app has gotten better and better. The Developer is putting a great deal of Hard work Time Sweat and Love into the coding of this software! For myself this app always ( yes I said always ) sends all sms messages to the junk file that is scam or Fraudulent information that crooks send trying to get money or my identity! Thanks to this Developers Great unique Outstanding Idea He had this does not happen! It’s truly important for you to download this app and protect yourself!!! Give it a try you will not be disappointed or sorry!! ( really ) I truly truly appreciate and Thank the Developer for putting this app out here for all of us! Please show Him your Thankful also by Downloading this app today ( now ) well time for me to move on so they say! With that I Thank the Developer one more time and truly Tip my Hat to Him ( Yes ) it’s truly a unique Outstanding Design App! Thanks so much 🎩!
Developer Response
Thank you for taking the time and writing this review! I’m really glad you like the app 🥳Tell your friends about it 😎
The best SMS message filtering app to use with iOS 26
inthesand
I have happily been using simply filter SMS for several years. It has an incredible amount of configurability for blocking or allowing text messages. However, I wanted to write a new review because with iOS 26 filtering simply filter sms becomes much more powerful. That's because Apple now allows you to select whether or not you want to be notified if a SMS message is sent to the "transactions" or "promotions" folders. You could let iOS try to figure it out how to route an incoming message, but I've already had one message that was not a transaction end up in the transaction folder. With simply filter SMS, you have a lot more control over where you want to route messages and how you get notified about them. The app is free with no ads, no paid upgrades. The developer is providing a great service to the iOS community by providing such a useful tool.
Developer Response
I am very happy you enjoy the application, thank you for this very thoughtful review! 💚
Working so far
March 16 1751
The only times of which I’ve had problems with the app is when I haven’t configured the settings properly. Spam only comes into iMessage when you don’t put effort, and I’ve also had one message from a valid sender show up in my morning summary but not in my texts. Bottom line is this: through and modify the filters correctly and it’ll just work without you having to think about it.
Amazing sms filter
Sibifid
I was being bombarded with weird text messages from unknown numbers every day basically. I’m very surprised this app doesn’t have a lot more reviews than this. Easy to use and fixed my issues. And the app is free! Give the devs a cup of coffee at least!!
Minor bugfixes and performance improvements.
Version 3.0.3
The developer, Adi Ben-Dahan, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
