# SMS Instant vs SonicHue

The clearest difference is rating: SonicHue at 5.0 against SMS Instant's 4.1. SonicHue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). SMS Instant's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Instant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SonicHue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SonicHue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Instant has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, SonicHue fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Instant | SonicHue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonichue/id6747541378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Gdzc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809738052) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579)

Receive SMS messages anonymously with temporary phone numbers. Protect your private number by using disposable digits for service registrations and urgent SMS needs. Get a new number each time you open the app.

**Highlights:** Disposable phone numbers, Receive registration messages, Anonymous SMS reception, No registration required, Secure private number protection, New number on each launch

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


### SonicHue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonichue/id6747541378)

Create your personal sound sanctuary with a variety of natural sound elements. Mix and match sounds like rain, fire, and birdsong to craft your ideal auditory experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized auditory sanctuary, Mix natural sound elements, Sounds include rain, fire, birdsong, User-controlled sound orchestration, Focus on healing power of sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all sound | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Instant free?

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

### Is SonicHue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Instant or SonicHue?

SonicHue is rated higher. SMS Instant averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while SonicHue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Instant or SonicHue have ads?

SMS Instant shows ads; SonicHue does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Instant or SonicHue?

SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, and SonicHue fortnightly. Most recently, SMS Instant was updated on October 20, 2026 and SonicHue on October 20, 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.*