# SMS client — Send SMS from your computer

> Send SMS messages from Mac via iPhone with contact and template features. (iPhone/iPad app by MacMedia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MacMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/322441361)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 184 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837/reviews.md

## What is SMS client?

Type SMS messages on your Mac computer and send them via your iPhone.
This iPhone client application requires Mac version of SMS sender, which can be downloaded from the App Store. Your iPhone and the Mac computer must be on the same network.

Other features of SMS client and SMS sender:
- auto connecting to iPhone SMS client
- reading recipients directly from Apple Contacts
- sending messages to an individual recipient or to a group
- import a group from a csv file
- creating message templates
- history of sending
- recent recipients list

Sending the SMS message must be confirmed on the iPhone due to security reasons - this confirmation is a feature of the Apple developing environment, in which the "SMS client" application is written. It is not possible to send a message without such a confirmation.


!!! Important connection information !!!
Both your Mac and your iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
SMS sender and SMS client use a standard Apple Bonjour service for discovering devices on the network, applications use an arbitrary port number between 49152 and 65535 (as any other third-party application).
If SMS sender is not able to find your iPhone on the network, it seems that ports 49152-65535 are blocked in your computer or in the router. Then, restart the router, the computer and relaunch the application on your iPhone.

## Key features

- Send SMS from Mac
- Utilize iPhone for sending
- Access Apple Contacts
- Send to individuals or groups
- Import groups from CSV
- Create message templates
- View sending history

## What do users think of SMS client?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⌨️ Easier typing on Mac keyboard
- ⏱️ Saves time for long messages
- ✅ Works as advertised (for some)
- 💡 Good idea for an app

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Must press send on iPhone
- 🔌 Connection drops frequently
- ⏳ Cumbersome setup and reconnection
- 📱 No incoming message display on Mac
- 💸 Waste of money/time
- 🐌 Slow and not streamlined
- 🚫 Doesn't work in background
- 🔄 Disconnects when phone screen dims/app in background
- 🖨️ Two-step sending process
- 📴 Phone needs to be unlocked
- 🔗 Requires app open on both devices
- 🖱️ Needs manual confirmation on iPhone

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Send button not clickable
- Recipients overlayed on message
- Connection failed
- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't connect to iPhone
- Disconnects when phone goes to sleep
- Disconnects when app is in background

**Most requested features**

- Enable automatic sending from Mac
- Allow iPhone app to run in background
- Display incoming messages on Mac
- Improve connection stability
- Simplify setup process
- Enable USB connection option
- Allow sending without unlocking iPhone
- Improve computer UI
- Allow sending messages without touching the phone
- Import message folders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 184)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App not working

*2021-05-27, version 1.7.1*

I see that there is the same issue reported by someone in February that is not resolved.
After transferring the message from my computer to the phone, the send message on the phone does not work.
Please address this issue

### 3/5 — Possible Bug on 14.4

*2021-02-12, version 1.7.1*

Dear developers. I wanna thank you for investing on the app and making it so awesome. But I notice that there might be a potential bug. When I have transferred the message on the phone what happens is I can’t click on the sent button. The recipients seemed to be overlayed on top of the message. I can’t press the send icon. Any comments or advices? 

I tried using an external keyboard and sometimes I can use the tab button but I am helpless if I don’t have the external or additional accessory. 

Help please.

### 5/5 — Does exactly what I need it to do, and does it well

*2014-01-30, version 1.3.1*

I often need to send large SMS messages to groups of people, so being able to type this on my Mac keyboard rather than my phone screen makes life so much easier. Negative reviews of this app I have seen are mostly unfair - yes you need to have the app opened on your phone and connected to the same wifi as your computer, it says that in the app description. I had one technical problem with the "SMS Sender” desktop app yesterday (my first ever, after many months) and contacted support, I had my reply in hours and this completely rectified my problem. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Works Great

*2014-01-26, version 1.3.1*

Works as advertised.  Can connect with your contacts and can send to multiple recipients.

### 4/5 — Great app ...definitely would recommend !!

*2013-10-13, version 1.3.1*

Very easy to use and awesome app ...few dollars well spent !!

### 1/5 — Bug no iPhone 5

*2013-09-27, version 1.3*

Não funciona no iPhone 5. Trava.

### 2/5 — che dire...

*2013-04-05, version 1.3*

troppo misera

### 3/5 — Apprezzo lo sforzo. Ma non basta!

*2013-02-14, version 1.3*

Al di là del fatto che programmare per Apple è un casino. Perché gli intelligentoni di Apple non di danno la possibilità di modificare molte funzioni. L'applicazione è fatta abbastanza bene.  So che non dipende dai programmatori… ma si dovrebbe:
-Inserire nella rubrica le foto per chi come me ha tanti contatti con lo stesso nome.
-Far si che l'applicazione funzioni anche in back ground
-Far si che l'invio non debba essere ripetuto con il tasto su I-Phone
-Inserire la funzione "chat" per scrivere direttamente alla persona da PC
-Inserire la funzione MMS per inviare immagini con rasterizzatore
-Inserire il riconoscimento automatico per l'attivazione dell'applicazione

So che non è facile. Ma i programmatori siete voi. Se ce la fate sono anche disposto a pagarla 10 dollari e mettere 6 stelle. Ma deve funzionare da DIO. Se volete uno spunto guardate l'app. BluPhone Elite 2. Purtroppo non funziona più con i nuovi sistemi.

Buon Lavoro

### 1/5 — Useless

*2013-02-13, version 1.3*

itz a useless software, waste of money. don't buy this in your iphone nd macbook. why ppl make such useless apps.....

### 1/5 — sms client pur acquistato non funziona

*2013-01-31, version 1.3*

ho scaricato sms client su iphone,
ho acquistato sms client per il mac (retina)
pur essendo ambedue collegati sulla stessa linea wifi non comunicano fra di loro

come mai?

## Frequently asked questions about SMS client

### What does the SMS client app do?

The SMS client app allows you to type and send SMS messages directly from your Mac computer. It uses your iPhone to actually send the messages, providing a more convenient typing experience on a larger screen.

### How does the app send messages?

This application requires a companion 'SMS sender' application on your Mac. Both your Mac and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for them to communicate and send messages.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### What are the network requirements?

For the SMS client and SMS sender to work, both your Mac computer and your iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. The app uses Bonjour service for device discovery, and ports 49152-65535 are utilized.

### Can I send messages to multiple people at once?

Yes, the app supports sending messages to an individual recipient or to a group. You can also import groups from a CSV file, making it easy to manage and send messages to multiple contacts efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2021-01-24

- iOS 14 compatibility

### 1.7 — 2017-10-02

- iOS 11 compatibility

### 1.6 — 2016-10-05

- iOS 10 compatibility

### 1.5.2 — 2015-11-07

- iOS 9 compatibility

### 1.5.1 — 2015-09-15

- iOS 8.4 compatibility

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