# Random Notification vs New SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Random Notification at 4.8 against New SMS's 3.7. Random Notification also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 38%). New SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. New SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random Notification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Random Notification's written reviews are positive against 38% of New SMS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Notification | New SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117/reviews)** | [3.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-sms/id1523281560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117)

This app sends random notifications with your custom content at set intervals throughout the day. It's useful for reminders, memorization, or daily inspiration.

**Highlights:** Customizable notifications, Folder organization, List reordering and deletion, Random timing options, Adjustable notification intervals, Customizable app icon text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### New SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-sms/id1523281560)

This app generates fake SMS notifications to help you exit unwanted situations. Schedule messages to appear on your screen as a convenient excuse.

**Highlights:** Schedule fake SMS notifications, Customizable message content, Local notifications only, No real SMS sending/receiving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Notification free?

Random Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is New SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Notification or New SMS?

Random Notification is rated higher. Random Notification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while New SMS averages 3.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Random Notification or New SMS have ads?

Both Random Notification and New SMS show ads.

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