Comparison

Callcentric SMS vs TalkExpress

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

Head to head
About

Callcentric SMS

Send and receive SMS messages using your Callcentric phone numbers. This app offers real-time messaging, contact list integration, and dark mode support. It requires an active Callcentric account and an SMS Access Plan.

Highlights
  • Real-time SMS messaging
  • Dark Mode support
  • Contact list integration
  • Multiple number support
  • Manage SMS functionality per number
  • Multi-account support
  • Customizable default SMS number
Features
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The completely new Callcentric SMS app has been re-designed to provide the best SMS experience with your Callcentric account. SMS is supported on ALL of our US and Canada Numbers! Getting started is easy, all you need to do is activate one of our SMS Access Plans on your Callcentric account and install this app on your iOS device. That's it! REQUIRED TO USE THIS APP • An active Callcentric VoIP service account • Callcentric SMS Access Plan & US/Canada phone number NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED • MMS Messaging (group messages, attachments, etc) • SMS Messaging with International numbers (outside of US/Canada) FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS • SMS Messaging in real-time • Dark Mode support for easier viewing • Option to use the Contact List in your device • Support for messaging with multiple numbers via a single interface • Enable/Disable SMS functionality on any of your US, Canada, or toll-free numbers • Store the username and settings for multiple accounts for fast switching between logins • Show your SMS number (the number you are sending from) in the conversation list - useful when you use multiple SMS numbers. Enable in settings • Set a default SMS number to use for sending messages or manually choose the SMS number you want to use on a per message basis. Enable in settings Access to Contacts (optional): Used to let you select a contact to send an SMS to, and properly show name information on messages received with an entry in your iPhone/iPad contacts. Your Contact list will NEVER to be uploaded to Callcentric. Data is used locally within the app. We do not have access to your Contacts outside of the app. Notifications (optional): We use push notifications to notify you of incoming SMS messages in real-time when the app is in the background. WARNING: if you do not enable notifications you will not receive notice of new incoming SMS messages until the next time you open the app.

About

TalkExpress

This app helps car dealerships enhance their online advertising and website presence. It focuses on customizing digital platforms to improve customer service and dealership visibility.

Highlights
  • Online advertising customization
  • Website improvement
  • Dealership customer service enhancement
  • Digital platform customization
Features
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Founded in San Diego, California in 1998, Autofusion partners with car dealers to customize and improve their online advertising. We know the true importance of a website and are committed to providing excellent customer service to your dealership so that you can better serve your customers.

Screenshots

Callcentric SMS4 screens
TalkExpress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Callcentric SMS at every 3 weeks against TalkExpress's every 9 months. Callcentric SMS also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 3). TalkExpress's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TalkExpress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Callcentric SMS has 207 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, TalkExpress every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Callcentric SMS versus TalkExpress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCallcentric SMSTalkExpress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (207 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCallcentric, Inc.Autofusion, Inc

Customer experience

Callcentric SMS

All ratings202 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

TalkExpress

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Callcentric SMS

No in-app purchases

None

TalkExpress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Callcentric SMS free?
Callcentric SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TalkExpress free?
TalkExpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Callcentric SMS or TalkExpress?
TalkExpress is rated higher. Callcentric SMS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while TalkExpress averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Callcentric SMS or TalkExpress have ads?
Neither Callcentric SMS nor TalkExpress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Callcentric SMS or TalkExpress?
Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and TalkExpress every 9 months. Most recently, Callcentric SMS was updated on October 29, 2026 and TalkExpress on October 8, 2026.

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