# Bluetalk vs DefaultSMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DefaultSMS at 100% against Bluetalk's 50%. DefaultSMS also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bluetalk costs $2.99 and DefaultSMS $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DefaultSMS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bluetalk's written reviews are positive against 100% of DefaultSMS's.

Bluetalk ships an update every 4 months, DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetalk | DefaultSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetalk-bluetooth-messenger/id1629755566/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defaultsms/id6741043587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#17** |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FiveSheep OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725654318) | [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetalk-bluetooth-messenger/id1629755566)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Communicate with nearby users directly via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for an internet connection. Share messages and photos, and receive notifications from people in your vicinity, ideal for situations with limited or no Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth messaging, Offline communication, Photo sharing, Nearby notifications, No internet required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DefaultSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defaultsms/id6741043587)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetalk free?

Bluetalk costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DefaultSMS free?

DefaultSMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetalk or DefaultSMS?

DefaultSMS is rated higher. Bluetalk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DefaultSMS averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bluetalk or DefaultSMS have ads?

Neither Bluetalk nor DefaultSMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetalk or DefaultSMS?

Bluetalk ships an update every 4 months, and DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluetalk was updated on October 19, 2026 and DefaultSMS on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bluetalk or DefaultSMS?

Bluetalk currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and DefaultSMS at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*