Pulse vs SMS Filter
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Pulse
Redirect calls to Signal, Telegram, Threema, or WhatsApp.Features:Material You designPopup with cancel optionToggle per-service supportRedirection only on Wi-Fi/DataAllowlist specific contactsChange per-service priorityCustomize popup position, animation, and durationRegex contact filterAnd more!Supports:SignalTelegramThreemaWhatsAppPermissions required:CALL_PHONE - initiate calls via messengerREAD_CONTACTS - check contact compatibilityREAD_PHONE_NUMBERS - detect outgoing callSYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - show popup overlayACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - check connectivityINTERNET - check connectivity and verify donatesCurrently all of the permissions are required.License: GPL-3.0Free and open source
SMS Filter
SMS Filter can filter incoming SMS messages before they reach your inbox. You can filter by address, and optionally add parts that must occur in the message for it to be blocked. By default, SMS Filter will not delete incoming messages. You will get a silent status bar notification when SMS Filter has filtered an incoming message, which you can view by opening the notification or by opening the application. You can also tell SMS Filter to delete incoming messages, in which case it will happily do so for you. To do this, just turn off the 'Save messages' preference.
| Feature | Pulse | SMS Filter |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | Fair |
| Install sources | IzzyOnDroid | F-Droid |
| Categories | SMSMessaging | SMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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