# SMS vs Zoho Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Zoho Flow at 5.0 against SMS's 4.2. Zoho Flow also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). SMS's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zoho Flow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS ships an update every 5 weeks, Zoho Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Zoho Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-magic/id1254382679/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-flow-app-integration/id6472815343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Magic Mobile Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/998334045) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-magic/id1254382679)

Manage customer interactions and respond to leads and service tickets directly from your smartphone. Communicate via SMS, WhatsApp, and Messenger, and integrate seamlessly with your CRM for real-time context and automation.

**Highlights:** Real-time lead and query notifications, Multi-channel customer conversations (SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger), Customer interaction context identification, Automated standard customer interactions, End-to-end CRM integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zoho Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-flow-app-integration/id6472815343)

Automate and manage business workflows on the go. Monitor flow statuses, manage connections, and receive instant notifications directly from your mobile device. Gain visibility into workflow history and collaborate with your team for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time workflow monitoring, Simplified flow and connection management, Audit trail and history, Instant mobile notifications, Intuitive drag & drop builder, Team collaboration features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zoho Flow free?

Zoho Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS or Zoho Flow?

Zoho Flow is rated higher. SMS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Zoho Flow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS or Zoho Flow have ads?

Neither SMS nor Zoho Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS or Zoho Flow?

SMS ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zoho Flow every 2 months. Most recently, SMS was updated on September 9, 2026 and Zoho Flow on June 8, 2026.

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