# Multi SMS vs SMS Mobile API

The clearest difference is rating: Multi SMS at 4.4 against SMS Mobile API's 1.7. Multi SMS also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). SMS Mobile API's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi SMS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. SMS Mobile API asks for nothing beyond the download.

Multi SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi SMS has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Multi SMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of SMS Mobile API's.

Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, SMS Mobile API every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi SMS | SMS Mobile API |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-sms-send-group-sms/id1502348305/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-mobile-api/id6667092442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet Selman Durak](https://appshunter.io/developer/868110029) | [Thomas Bernimont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751994942) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-sms-send-group-sms/id1502348305)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi SMS Pro subscription | $2.99 | per year |


### SMS Mobile API

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-mobile-api/id6667092442)

This app transforms your phone into an SMS gateway for managing local and international messages. It allows you to send SMS abroad without incurring roaming charges by routing them as if you were in your home country. Enjoy a simplified and cost-effective communication experience.

**Highlights:** Default SMS handler, International SMS without fees, Simplified SMS management, Cost-effective communication, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi SMS free?

Multi SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS Mobile API free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multi SMS or SMS Mobile API?

Multi SMS is rated higher. Multi SMS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SMS Mobile API averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Multi SMS or SMS Mobile API have ads?

Neither Multi SMS nor SMS Mobile API shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi SMS or SMS Mobile API?

Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, and SMS Mobile API every 6 months. Most recently, Multi SMS was updated on October 4, 2026 and SMS Mobile API on September 30, 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.*