# Callcentric SMS vs Hi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Callcentric SMS at every 3 weeks against Hi's every 27 months. Callcentric SMS also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 1). Hi's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Callcentric SMS has 208 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Hi every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Callcentric SMS | Hi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcentric-sms/id1523913647/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-link-sms/id1589264039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callcentric, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454823206) | [Textable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395042035) |

## What reviewers say

### Callcentric SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcentric-sms/id1523913647)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-link-sms/id1589264039)

Send and receive text and picture messages using your business phone number from any device. Allows multiple users to access the same number for team collaboration. Customers can text your business number easily without needing a separate app.

**Highlights:** Send/receive texts from business number, Supports text and picture messages, Use on multiple devices with one sign-in, Access via web browser, Multiple users can share a number, Customer-friendly communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Callcentric SMS free?

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

### Is Hi free?

Hi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Callcentric SMS or Hi?

Hi is rated higher. Callcentric SMS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Hi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Callcentric SMS or Hi have ads?

Neither Callcentric SMS nor Hi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Callcentric SMS or Hi?

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hi every 27 months. Most recently, Callcentric SMS was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hi on November 3, 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.*