Comparison

SMS from PC vs HeyReader

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

HeyReader

This app provides an audio assistant for physical books. Upload the book's PDF, and then ask questions aloud about terms or concepts. The app searches your book and speaks the answers, helping you stay focused on reading.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated questions
  • Answers read aloud
  • Searches book PDF
  • Focuses on physical reading
  • Requires book PDF
Features
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While reading your physical book, ask HeyReader about any term you don't understand, and it answers out loud. That way you stay focused on the page. What you need: 1. Physical book 2. PDF version of the same book Using HeyReader: 1. Upload PDF 2. Start reading your physical copy 3. Say "Hey Reader" to ask questions and hear answers *Answers come directly from the book's pages. New terms in your book send you to ChatGPT or Google on your phone. Every switch over makes it less likely you come back to the reading. (According to Microsoft and UC Irvine researchers, "it takes 23 minutes to resume an interrupted task”.¹) HeyReader searches the book and answers by voice, keeping your focus on the page. Questions from real sessions: “In Chapter 3, define a stack trace." - Pragmatic Programmer "Define analogous, Chapter 1." - Deep Learning "What's the name for the symbol that looks like a U in chapter 8?" - Deep Learning Terms of Use: https://tryreader.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tryreader.app/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ¹ (Mark et al., CSCW 2015)

Screenshots

SMS from PC2 screens
HeyReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeyReader at 100% against SMS from PC's 0%. HeyReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). SMS from PC's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model 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. HeyReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeyReader 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMS from PC's written reviews are positive against 100% of HeyReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, HeyReader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SMS from PC versus HeyReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS from PCHeyReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIT.CZRoshan Gill

Customer experience

SMS from PC

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

HeyReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HeyReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS from PC free?
SMS from PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeyReader free?
HeyReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS from PC or HeyReader?
HeyReader is rated higher. SMS from PC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while HeyReader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SMS from PC or HeyReader have ads?
Neither SMS from PC nor HeyReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS from PC or HeyReader?
SMS from PC ships an update every 5 months, and HeyReader every 8 days. Most recently, SMS from PC was updated on October 11, 2026 and HeyReader on October 2, 2026.

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