CloudMessage.io vs TextByChoice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudMessage.io
This business communication tool offers a comprehensive SMS platform with features like number sharing, multi-device sync, and MMS support. Manage your existing phone numbers through an intuitive portal with capabilities for automated replies and contact management.
- Number sharing
- Multi-device sync
- MMS support
- Keyword auto-replies
- Canned responses
- Address book management
- Reporting
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With our comprehensive SMS platform, you get a wide range of functionality, all with your existing phone numbers and managed through an intuitive portal accessible via your PBX login. Capabilities include: › Number-sharing: Access multiple numbers from a single login › Multi-device sync/support: Use your account on multiple devices for one low monthly fee › MMS support: Send and receive MMS messages for a rich media experience › Address book: Separate and sync contacts across multiple devices › Keywork auto-replies: Send automatic replies for specific keyword inquiries › Canned responses: Respond consistently to regularly asked questions › Away message auto-responder: Easily set up a message for when you need to step away › Mobile integration: Keep in touch, even when you’re on the go › Help management: Provides examples and describes how to use or configure each setting › Reporting
TextByChoice
Manage your business text messages on the go. Send and receive messages, pictures, links, and attachments in real time. Easily switch between multiple accounts and receive instant notifications.
- Real-time SMS management
- Send/receive pictures & links
- Multiple account switching
- Instant message notifications
- Cloud Chat integration
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TextByChoice's most loved feature Cloud Chat is now on your smartphone! - Receive and respond to your account text messages in real time. - Send and receive pictures, links, emojis, & attachments - Switch between multiple accounts with ease. - Get instant notifications when messages are received.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TextByChoice at 5.0 against CloudMessage.io's 3.7. TextByChoice also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). CloudMessage.io's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TextByChoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
CloudMessage.io ships an update every 9 months, TextByChoice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudMessage.io | TextByChoice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | REACH UC LLC | TextByChoice |
Customer experience
CloudMessage.io
TextByChoice
In-app purchases
CloudMessage.io
No in-app purchases
TextByChoice
No in-app purchases
