Comparison

SMS from PC vs Handcent Anywhere

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMS from PC

Send SMS messages directly from your computer to any phone device. Access your contacts, attach files, and send emoticons. Enjoy secure, encrypted communication over WiFi without relying on internet servers.

Highlights
  • Send SMS from PC
  • Supports any phone device
  • Access phone contacts
  • Attach files, pictures, videos
  • Direct WiFi communication
  • Encrypted transfer
  • Emoticon support
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Send your messages from the comfort of your computer. * The recipient of the message can have any telephone device. It is not limited to Apple devices. * Choose the recipient from your phone's contacts without syncing. * Support contact groups from your phone. * The ability to attach files, pictures, and videos. * Direct communication with the phone via WiFi without sending texts to the internet. * The transfer of information between iPhone and PC is encrypted. * Final confirmation of sending the message on the phone. * Support for emoticons. Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us: http://iphone.cit.cz/newfunction In the free period: * Always adds a small promotional text at the end of the sent SMS. Terms of use : https://www.cit.cz/term_of_use.htm Privacy Notice : https://www.cit.cz/privacy_notice.htm

About

Handcent Anywhere

Send and receive text messages from your computer or tablet, syncing seamlessly with your phone. Utilize larger screens and keyboards for faster, more convenient texting without constantly checking your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Send/receive texts on computers and tablets
  • 2-way sync with cellphone
  • Message history and status sync
  • Utilize larger screens and keyboards
  • Manage multiple numbers
  • Real-time synchronization
Features
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Anywhere iOS Want to send a text but don’t have access to your cellphone, don’t worry. With Handcent Anywhere, you could now send/receive texts even when you are playing a game on your iPad. Handcent Anywhere is a service that allows you to text on computers and tablets. It's the perfect companion tool for Handcent Next SMS.(You will need to use it with the latest version of Handcent Next SMS) Handcent Anywhere is now ready to rock, giving a much more stable, better experience. 2-way sync between your cellphone and computer/tablet with all the details, such as message status, message history. One of the best companion tool on iPad, it's extremely useful whether it's home or office settings. No need to constantly check your phone while using your tablet, all texting can be done on your iPad just as easy and quick. Also if you are using two phones, you can also send and reply messages from another phone in your iPhones. Convenient -Never be limited by the space, all devices can be used texting, you can enjoy the same seamless texting experience on cellphones, computers, and tablets. Fast -Utilize the bigger screen and keyboard for faster texting. Easy -All messages will be synced with your cellphone along with all the details such as message status. Real-time -Real-time synchronous between your cellphone and all you devices. The moment you receive/send a message, it will be synced on all your devices. Comprehensive -Ability to text with multiple numbers. Manage all your devices with just one account. Secure -All messages are safe and well protected. - 2-way sync between your cellphone and computer/tablet, message status, message history. How to use Handcent Anywhere: On your cellphone: slide to the right to open the navigation drawer, tab Handcent Anywhere. In it, turn on Handcent Anywhere, give your cellphone a name.(you can use multiple cellphones, but only one device can be used at a time) This will be the ID when you try to connect on the web. (When you have more than one cellphones(numbers), each one should have a unique name) On your iPad/iPhone: Open the Handcent Anywhere on your iOS device, Make sure the Handcent Anywhere is enabled in your cellphone, select the phone you want to use on the web. Now you can start texting. Also, don’t forget to upload your contacts to our server, otherwise all your contacts will be shown in number format. Handcent Anywhere is also available on web(aw.handcent.com available on any computer), and iPad/iPhone. For information, support, or to manage your account, please visit our website http://www.handcent.com Or send an email to help@handcent.com Like us at https://www.facebook.com/handcent Follow us at https://twitter.com/handcent

Screenshots

SMS from PC2 screens
Handcent Anywhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS from PC at 4.2 against Handcent Anywhere's 2.2. Handcent Anywhere's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMS from PC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Handcent Anywhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS from PC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SMS from PC's written reviews are positive against 11% of Handcent Anywhere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, Handcent Anywhere every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SMS from PC versus Handcent Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS from PCHandcent Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better2.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIT.CZHANDCENT CORPORATION (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

SMS from PC

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Handcent Anywhere

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMS from PC

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Free trial period1 Month trial$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Promo versionFree
  • Full version$179.99
None

Handcent Anywhere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS from PC free?
SMS from PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handcent Anywhere free?
Handcent Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS from PC or Handcent Anywhere?
SMS from PC is rated higher. SMS from PC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Handcent Anywhere averages 2.2 from 11 ratings.
Do SMS from PC or Handcent Anywhere have ads?
Neither SMS from PC nor Handcent Anywhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS from PC or Handcent Anywhere?
SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, and Handcent Anywhere every 8 months. Most recently, SMS from PC was updated on September 25, 2026 and Handcent Anywhere on July 21, 2026.

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