# MacLookup vs SMS touch

The clearest difference is price: MacLookup at $1.99 against SMS touch's $13.99. MacLookup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). SMS touch's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MacLookup costs $1.99 and SMS touch $13.99 up front. SMS touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MacLookup asks for nothing beyond the download.

MacLookup ships an update every 6 months, SMS touch every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacLookup | SMS touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $13.99 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **40.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Eppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/312274388) | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) |

## What reviewers say

### MacLookup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maclookup-mac-address-search/id312274385)

Identify the manufacturer of network devices by entering the first six digits of their MAC address. This utility works offline, with an up-to-date database for accurate tracking of wired and wireless network hardware.

**Highlights:** MAC address lookup, Identify network device manufacturer, Offline database, Track wired and wireless devices, Updated manufacturer codes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 MacLookup free?

MacLookup costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS touch free?

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

### Do MacLookup or SMS touch have ads?

Neither MacLookup nor SMS touch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacLookup or SMS touch?

MacLookup ships an update every 6 months, and SMS touch every 5 months. Most recently, MacLookup was updated on October 22, 2026 and SMS touch on October 23, 2026.

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