# Max vs SMS

The clearest difference is price: Max at Free against SMS's $1.99. Max also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). SMS's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Max is free to download; SMS costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Max ships an update every 5 weeks, SMS every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max | SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **280** | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) | [若伦 翁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029029483) |

## What reviewers say

### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-lite/id6670765933)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max free?

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

### Is SMS free?

SMS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Max or SMS have ads?

Neither Max nor SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Max or SMS?

Max ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMS every 20 months. Most recently, Max was updated on September 27, 2026 and SMS on September 10, 2026.

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