# SMS from PC vs Handcent Anywhere

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS from PC | Handcent Anywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-from-pc/id1466040424/reviews)** | [2.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CIT.CZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/352314661) | [HANDCENT CORPORATION (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/562204569) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS from PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-from-pc/id1466040424)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Free trial period | $3.99 | per month |
| Promo version | Free | one-time |
| Full version | $179.99 | one-time |


### Handcent Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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