# URL Helper vs SMS touch

The clearest difference is price: URL Helper at $4.99 against SMS touch's $13.99. URL Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). SMS touch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

URL Helper costs $4.99 and SMS touch $13.99 up front. SMS touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. URL Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

URL Helper ships an update every 19 months, SMS touch every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | URL Helper | SMS touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $13.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) |

## What reviewers say

### URL Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-helper/id295678536)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-touch/id354872576)

Send low-cost SMS messages worldwide without international or roaming fees. Purchase message bundles through in-app purchases and track delivery status. Supports long and Unicode messages, custom sender IDs, and can turn your iPad or iPod touch into a texting device.

**Highlights:** Send SMS worldwide, Low-cost messaging, In-app purchase bundles, Delivery status tracking, Unicode and Long SMS support, Custom sender ID, Templates for frequent messages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 SMS Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 SMS Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS | $119.99 | one-time |
| 1000 SMS | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is URL Helper free?

URL Helper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS touch free?

SMS touch costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do URL Helper or SMS touch have ads?

Neither URL Helper nor SMS touch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, URL Helper or SMS touch?

URL Helper ships an update every 19 months, and SMS touch every 5 months. Most recently, URL Helper was updated on May 15, 2026 and SMS touch on September 18, 2026.

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