# SMS from PC vs LocalRealtime

The clearest difference is rating: LocalRealtime at 5.0 against SMS from PC's 4.2. LocalRealtime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). SMS from PC's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LocalRealtime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS from PC has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, LocalRealtime every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS from PC | LocalRealtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-from-pc/id1466040424/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localrealtime/id6451455594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CIT.CZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/352314661) | [Live Cloud Depositions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/490325309) |

## 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 |


### LocalRealtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localrealtime/id6451455594)

Stream court reporting transcripts locally over Wi-Fi without an internet connection. This app is designed for users of LiveLitigation's RealtimeDirect application on Windows PCs.

**Highlights:** Local Wi-Fi streaming, No internet connection required, RealtimeDirect integration, For court reporters, 2023 version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 LocalRealtime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS from PC or LocalRealtime?

LocalRealtime is rated higher. SMS from PC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while LocalRealtime averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SMS from PC or LocalRealtime have ads?

Neither SMS from PC nor LocalRealtime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS from PC or LocalRealtime?

SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, and LocalRealtime every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS from PC was updated on October 11, 2026 and LocalRealtime on October 11, 2026.

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