Comparison

CloudMessage.io vs ConnectUC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number sharing
  • Multi-device sync
  • MMS support
  • Keyword auto-replies
  • Canned responses
  • Address book management
  • Reporting
Features
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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

About

ConnectUC

This app provides comprehensive business phone and unified communications features, including voice calling, SMS, visual voicemail with transcriptions, and co-worker presence. It integrates PBX functionality into a single application, accessible across web, desktop, and mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Voice calling with transfers and conference calling
  • Visual voicemail with transcriptions
  • SMS using business number
  • Co-worker presence and status
  • All-in-one PBX functionality
Features
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ConnectUC gives you full access to your business phone and unified communications with voice calling, text messaging, voicemail, co-worker presence, meetings, and more. It works across web, desktop, and mobile apps. Calls - Stay connected, no matter where you are! With the ability to take your extension with you, you can easily place or receive calls with features like call transfers, conference calling, call history, recordings and more. Visual Voicemail with Transcriptions - Never miss a voicemail with visual voicemail that includes transcriptions, allowing you to quickly and easily read your messages. All-in-One App - Access PBX functionality seamlessly within one application, eliminating the need for multiple portals. Co-Worker Status - Real-time coworker phone status with integrated presence allows users at a glance to see the phone and status of users throughout the company, whether they are using their deskphone or ConnectUC. SMS - Send and receive text messages using SMS with your business phone number associated with your extension, without needing to use your personal phone number. Messaging for Chat and Collaboration (coming soon) - Chat and collaborate with your team over messages with individual and group messaging. Meetings (coming soon) - Group meetings with video and screen sharing with anyone inside or outside of your company. Flexible Fax (coming soon) - Send and receive faxes directly from the UC Client, complete with multiple numbers and cover pages. Keep in mind: ConnectUC was built to work with your UCaaS service and requires a UCaaS account.

Screenshots

CloudMessage.io4 screens
ConnectUC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ConnectUC at fortnightly against CloudMessage.io's every 9 months. ConnectUC also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 3) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). CloudMessage.io's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

ConnectUC holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ConnectUC has 89 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CloudMessage.io's written reviews are positive against 61% of ConnectUC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudMessage.io ships an update every 9 months, ConnectUC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CloudMessage.io versus ConnectUC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudMessage.ioConnectUC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.9 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings389 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREACH UC LLCConnectUC LLC

Customer experience

CloudMessage.io

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ConnectUC

All ratings89 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative24.2%

In-app purchases

None

CloudMessage.io

No in-app purchases

None

ConnectUC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudMessage.io free?
CloudMessage.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConnectUC free?
ConnectUC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CloudMessage.io or ConnectUC?
ConnectUC is rated higher. CloudMessage.io averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ConnectUC averages 3.9 from 89 ratings.
Do CloudMessage.io or ConnectUC have ads?
Neither CloudMessage.io nor ConnectUC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudMessage.io or ConnectUC?
CloudMessage.io ships an update every 9 months, and ConnectUC fortnightly. Most recently, CloudMessage.io was updated on September 4, 2026 and ConnectUC on September 8, 2026.

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