Comparison

Appsterdam vs DefaultSMS

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

Head to head
About

Appsterdam

Connect with fellow app developers at community-organized events. This non-profit platform facilitates networking and participation in activities designed for app makers in The Netherlands. Join the largest app community in the region.

Highlights
  • Event discovery
  • Community participation
  • Networking opportunities
  • Volunteer-run organization
  • App maker focused
Features
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Appsterdam is a volunteer-run, non-profit community, which organizes events for App Makers, by App Makers in The Netherlands. Located in Amsterdam to provide a place where all App Makers can gather, and to create a framework for people to give back and support the community. In this App you can find events and activities. Sign up and be part of the biggest App Community in The Netherlands, Appsterdam!

About

DefaultSMS

This app allows you to set your preferred messaging applications like Telegram or WhatsApp as the default for handling SMS and tapping on phone number links. It acts as a redirector, ensuring convenience and privacy by processing all data on-device.

Highlights
  • Set default messaging app
  • Redirect SMS and link taps
  • Supports Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal
  • On-device data processing
  • Easy setup
  • Privacy-focused
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Popular messaging platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal has yet to support the new Default Apps option in Settings, which would have allowed your iPhone to automatically use these apps instead of the stock Messages app for sending messages or when you tap on phone numbers or message links. That's why we've made DefaultSMS - It acts as a redirector to enable you to set your Default Messaging App as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal!  When you tap on a phone number anywhere on your phone, the system will prompt you to ask if you would like to call or message. Once you've set DefaultSMS up, you can directly open your favourite messaging app, in place of the default stock Messages app, for ultimate convenience! We have also designed the app with privacy in mind, ensuring that all processes are done on device, with no phone numbers or data logged anywhere in app. It simply accepts the details that the system provides, and passing it along to the messaging app that you prefer. Setup is easy too. Simply set DefaultSMS as your default messaging app in the Settings app, and choose your desired messaging app in DefaultSMS. Note: DefaultSMS is a product made by an independent developer, and is not supported, endorsed or affiliated with WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger or Signal Messenger, in any way or form.

Screenshots

Appsterdam4 screens
DefaultSMS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Appsterdam at Free against DefaultSMS's $0.99. Appsterdam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). DefaultSMS's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Appsterdam is free to download; DefaultSMS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Appsterdam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appsterdam ships an update monthly, DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Appsterdam versus DefaultSMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppsterdamDefaultSMS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWesley de GrootVincent Neo

Customer experience

Appsterdam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DefaultSMS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Appsterdam

No in-app purchases

None

DefaultSMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Appsterdam free?
Appsterdam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DefaultSMS free?
DefaultSMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Appsterdam or DefaultSMS?
Appsterdam is rated higher. Appsterdam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DefaultSMS averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Appsterdam or DefaultSMS have ads?
Neither Appsterdam nor DefaultSMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appsterdam or DefaultSMS?
Appsterdam ships an update monthly, and DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Appsterdam was updated on October 24, 2026 and DefaultSMS on October 25, 2026.

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