Comparison

RSL FOTA vs SMSNode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RSL FOTA

Features
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A simple application to demonstrate Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) for onsemi RSL10/RSL15 Bluetooth Low Energy devices. RSL10 and RSL15 are ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontrollers from onsemi. The FOTA application acts as a central device to scan, connect and transmit the firmware image to a remote RSL10 or RSL15 device. The remote device firmware must have FOTA-enabled firmware to receive the FOTA firmware image. For more information, visit the RSL10 and RSL15 webpage on https://www.onsemi.com. For support, visit the onsemi Community Forum at https://www.onsemi.com/forum/. Note: - RSL FOTA application requires Bluetooth Low Energy feature to be enabled to scan for Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

About

SMSNode

Features
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SMSNode is a cross-platform client for managing hardware SMS gateways and SIM cards through a convenient, modern chat interface. Key Features: Unified Chat Interface: send and receive SMS through your gateways as easily as in a regular messenger. Contact Management: organize your address book, create groups, and manage conversations efficiently. SIM & Gateway Control: monitor your GSM equipment (GoIP and others) directly from your device. Admin Tools: manage user permissions, gateway status, and routing rules on the go. Modern Design: full Material 3 support and dark mode. IMPORTANT: This is a client-side app. It REQUIRES a self-hosted SMSNodeBackend server. Without your own server, the app runs in Demo Mode only, letting you explore the interface on our test environment. Lawful use only. You are solely responsible for the connected equipment, SIM cards, and the content and legality of the messages you send, including obtaining recipients' consent. Any unlawful use โ€” spam, fraud, or caller-ID spoofing โ€” is prohibited. Perfect for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses who want full control over their SMS communication and hardware.

Screenshots

RSL FOTA4 screens
SMSNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMSNode at monthly against RSL FOTA's every 29 months. RSL FOTA's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSL FOTA ships an update every 29 months, SMSNode monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RSL FOTA versus SMSNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSL FOTASMSNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.2 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONVasilii Marfin

In-app purchases

None

RSL FOTA

No in-app purchases

None

SMSNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSL FOTA free?
RSL FOTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMSNode free?
SMSNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSL FOTA or SMSNode have ads?
Neither RSL FOTA nor SMSNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSL FOTA or SMSNode?
RSL FOTA ships an update every 29 months, and SMSNode monthly. Most recently, RSL FOTA was updated on September 9, 2026 and SMSNode on September 19, 2026.

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