SMS Filter vs SmsReply
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
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.
SmsReply
SmsReply is an Android application that handles automatic SMS replies with customizable templates. Features: • Customizable reply templates for different situations • Automatic replies to incoming calls and messages • Multilingual support (English, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Chinese) • Starts automatically on boot and runs as a background service • Battery optimization handling for reliable operation • Simple and intuitive user interface The app allows users to set up automated responses for SMS messages and incoming calls, making it easier to manage communication when you're busy or unavailable. Perfect for situations when you can't immediately respond but want to let people know you'll get back to them. Permissions required: • READ_PHONE_STATE: To detect incoming calls • SEND_SMS: To send automatic replies • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: To start service on device boot • FOREGROUND_SERVICE: To run reliably in background
| Feature | SMS Filter | SmsReply |
|---|---|---|
| License | Fair | MIT |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | SMSMessaging | SMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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