Comparison

Multi SMS vs AutoText

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

Head to head
About

Multi SMS

Easily send SMS messages to multiple contacts at once. Organize your contacts into custom groups and create reusable message templates for efficient communication. Streamline your group messaging experience.

Highlights
  • Send SMS to multiple contacts
  • Create multiple contact groups
  • Create template SMS messages
  • Streamlined group messaging
Features
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Send SMS messages to multiple contacts Create multiple groups easily Create template SMS messages And more....

About

AutoText

Transform your iOS device into a fully functional phone, even without a SIM card. Make calls, send SMS/MMS, and schedule messages automatically. Share a single number across multiple devices for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Virtual SIM for calls and SMS
  • Shared phone number across devices
  • Scheduled message sending
  • Automatic group messaging
  • Appointment reminders
  • US/Canada SMS verification codes
Features
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AutoText is a versatile application that turns any device into a fully functional cell phone, even without a SIM card. With AutoText, you can make and receive phone calls, send and receive SMS/MMS messages, and access a range of additional features for free. Key Features: - Shared Line: Log in with the same account from multiple devices and share the same phone number, allowing everyone to enjoy the full features. - Virtual SIM: Transform any iOS device without a physical SIM into a fully functional phone, capable of making and receiving calls, as well as sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages. - US/Canada Presence: Receive SMS verification codes as if you were physically located in the US/Canada, even if you're not. - Automatic Group Messaging: Schedule and send messages to a group of recipients automatically. - Message Reminders: Compose and schedule messages to be sent at a specific time. - Appointment Reminders: Enhance customer retention by automatically sending prewritten messages to clients, staff, or network members. Schedule and send appointment reminders, meeting reminders, and more. Upgrade to Premium to unlock exclusive features: - Real USA/Canada Phone Numbers: Convert any iOS device into a full-featured phone with a genuine USA/Canada phone number. - Virtual SIM Enabled Phone Calls: Make phone calls using the virtual SIM feature. - Auto Reply: Automatically respond to incoming messages or calls with preconfigured messages. - Auto Forward: Forward incoming messages to other phone numbers or email addresses for free. - Full voice features including voicemail and call forwarding. - Automatic Text Message Sending: Send text messages and receive SMS for free. - Unlimited Cloud Storage and Group Messages: Enjoy unlimited cloud storage and send unlimited group messages. - Customizable Text Signature: Personalize your text messages with a custom signature. AutoText is free to use and download. Sending messages requires credits, and new registered users receive 3 credits to try out our services. One credit can be used to send one text message within 110 bytes to a US/Canada number, while picture messages (MMS) cost three credits. AutoText provides instant prompts on the required credits during message composition. Please note that only recipients in the US & Canada can receive picture messages (MMS). The AutoText backend runs on a cloud platform and utilizes an SMS gateway to automatically send scheduled messages. We charge credits to maintain our platform and provide all the great features to our users. Purchased credits will never expire, and users can also earn free credits by viewing ads. Privacy Policy: https://autotext.mobi/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://autotext.mobi/terms-and-conditions Support: support@autotext.mobi

Screenshots

Multi SMS4 screens
AutoText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Multi SMS at 4.3 against AutoText's 1.3. Multi SMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). AutoText's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Multi SMS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and AutoText sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multi SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Multi SMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of AutoText's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, AutoText monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multi SMS versus AutoText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti SMSAutoText
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better1.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet Selman Durakxu dong Wu

Customer experience

Multi SMS

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

AutoText

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multi SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Multi SMS Pro subscription$2.991 Year
9 purchases

AutoText

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription - NA$12.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription - NA$24.996 Months
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  • Premium Subscription - NA$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tiny coins pack$5.99
  • Number Change$9.99
  • Small coins pack$14.99
Show 2 more
  • Medium coins pack$29.99
  • Large coins pack$49.99

Questions

Is Multi SMS free?
Multi SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutoText free?
AutoText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi SMS or AutoText?
Multi SMS is rated higher. Multi SMS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while AutoText averages 1.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Multi SMS or AutoText have ads?
AutoText shows ads; Multi SMS does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi SMS or AutoText?
Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, and AutoText monthly. Most recently, Multi SMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and AutoText on November 3, 2026.

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