Call Limiter vs SMS Import / Export
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Call Limiter
Call Limiter is a simple, open-source Android app that helps you take control of your phone calls. Set time limits for specific contacts and let the app automatically hang up when the limit is reached — making it easy to save time, avoid distractions, and manage conversations better. Features: Per-Contact Call Limits: Define custom call durations for individual numbers. Automatic Hang-Up: Calls are disconnected when the chosen time is reached. Easy Time Selection: Choose limits using a bottom sheet scroll wheel for a smooth experience. Global Call Limit: Set default time limit for all contacts. Persistent Storage: Your limits remain saved until you decide to change or delete them. Flexible Editing: Update or remove call limits anytime with ease. Emergency Buffer: Add a few extra seconds for urgent or unexpected needs. Modern Theming: Supports both light and dark modes, adapting to your system theme. Privacy-Focused: Works entirely offline — no internet, no tracking, no data sharing. Stay in control of your conversations with Call Limiter — lightweight, private, and designed to fit seamlessly into your daily calling habits.
SMS Import / Export
SMS Import / Export imports and exports SMS and MMS messages, call logs, contacts, and blocked numbers from and to (ND)JSON / ZIP files. (Contacts import and export are currently functional but considered experimental.) It does not require root. The primary author of SMS Import / Export is Thomas More. Others have contributed code and translations. The software is copyright 2021-2025, and is released under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. SMS Import / Export is a sibling project to sms-db, a Linux tool to build an SQLite database out of collections of SMS and MMS messages in various formats. sms-db will hopefully eventually be able to import ZIP files created by SMS Import / Export, and to export its database to ZIP files that can be imported by SMS Import / Export.
| Feature | Call Limiter | SMS Import / Export |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivitySMSMessaging | ProductivitySMSMessaging |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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