RSL FOTA vs SMSNode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RSL FOTA
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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.
SMSNode
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RSL FOTA ships an update every 29 months, SMSNode monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSL FOTA | SMSNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 โ better | 18.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | Vasilii Marfin |
In-app purchases
RSL FOTA
No in-app purchases
SMSNode
No in-app purchases









