# SMS from PC vs HeyReader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS from PC | HeyReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CIT.CZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/352314661) | [Roshan Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773419310) |

## 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 |


### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871)

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:** macOS Compatibility, 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*