# SMS vs Text Torrent

The clearest difference is rating: Text Torrent at 5.0 against SMS's 4.2. Text Torrent also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Torrent sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $59.00 per month. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Torrent 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, Text Torrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Text Torrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/text-torrent/id6749932322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Magic Mobile Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/998334045) | [Text Torrent INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832933444) |

## 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


### Text Torrent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-torrent/id6749932322)

This platform enables businesses to send bulk SMS/MMS messages reliably and compliantly. It features AI-powered message rewriting, delivery tracking, and automated opt-out management. Connect your Twilio account for carrier-approved delivery at scale.

**Highlights:** Bulk SMS/MMS sending, AI message rewriting, Delivery tracking, Automated opt-out management, Twilio account integration, Reusable message templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter $49 /Month | $59.00 | per month |
| Growth $119 /Month | $119.00 | per month |
| BYOG $239 /Month | $239.00 | per month |
| Pro $239 /Month | $239.00 | per month |
| 18,181 Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 54,545 Credits | $359.99 | one-time |
| 90,908 Credits | $600.00 | one-time |
| 127,272 Credits | $839.99 | one-time |
| 145,454 Credits | $959.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

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

### Is Text Torrent free?

Text Torrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS or Text Torrent?

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

### Do SMS or Text Torrent have ads?

Neither SMS nor Text Torrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS or Text Torrent?

SMS ships an update every 5 weeks, and Text Torrent monthly. Most recently, SMS was updated on September 27, 2026 and Text Torrent on September 12, 2026.

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