SMS Filter vs Spam Call Blocker
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.
Spam Call Blocker
Call Blocker App helps you manage and block unwanted incoming calls while maintaining a whitelist of approved contacts. It uses web scraping to enhance the call-blocking experience by integrating real-time data from popular spam-detection Spanish websites.Features:Block and Unblock Numbers: Easily block or unblock specific phone numbers.Whitelist Management: Maintain a whitelist of phone numbers that are always allowed to reach you.Web-Based Number Lookup: Automatically look up phone numbers using two trusted Spanish websites:www.listaspam.comwww.responderono.esReal-Time Web Scraping: Leverage web scraping techniques to gather real-time information on whether a number should be blocked.How It WorksThe app uses the JSoup library for web scraping, which allows it to retrieve and parse HTML data from www.listaspam.com and www.responderono.es. This data is then processed to determine whether an incoming call should be blocked or not.Data ManagementExport: Users can export all their preferences, including settings and black/white lists of numbers, to a file for backup or transfer to another device.Import: Previously exported data can be imported, allowing users to quickly set up the app on a new device or restore settings after a reset.Privacy and SecurityThis app is designed with user privacy in mind. All data is stored locally on the device, and the app only accesses the internet to perform web scraping for number lookup. No personal data is shared with external servers.
| Feature | SMS Filter | Spam Call Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| License | Fair | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | GitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | SMSMessaging | SMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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