Comparison

Callcentric SMS vs H1 SMS Gate

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

H1 SMS Gate

Features
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H1 SMS simplifies the complexity of managing SMS communications across multiple phone numbers and regions with a seamless, unified interface. Whether you're handling messages from different carriers or locations, H1 SMS lets you effortlessly read, send, and organize your SMS messages from one place. Key Features: Multi-Number Support: Consolidate SMS messages from various numbers into a single, easy-to-navigate interface. Secure User Registration: Sign up and manage your account with ease, backed by a robust cloud-based enterprise solution. PIN Code Security: Log in securely with a PIN code, ensuring your SMS data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users. Data Backup and Recovery: Your messages are securely backed up to the cloud, allowing you to restore them quickly and continue communication seamlessly, even in case of device loss. Top-Notch Encryption: All data is encrypted with cutting-edge protocols, ensuring the confidentiality and security of your SMS communications. H1 SMS is designed to bring all your SMS accounts into one streamlined app, making it easier than ever to stay organized and connected.

Screenshots

Callcentric SMS4 screens
H1 SMS Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

Callcentric SMS and H1 SMS Gate are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, H1 SMS Gate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Callcentric SMS versus H1 SMS Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCallcentric SMSH1 SMS Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCallcentric, Inc.WEALTHCODERS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Callcentric SMS

No in-app purchases

None

H1 SMS Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Callcentric SMS free?
Callcentric SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is H1 SMS Gate free?
H1 SMS Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Callcentric SMS or H1 SMS Gate have ads?
Neither Callcentric SMS nor H1 SMS Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Callcentric SMS or H1 SMS Gate?
Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and H1 SMS Gate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Callcentric SMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and H1 SMS Gate on October 24, 2026.

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