Comparison

SMS Export vs AnyTrans

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

Head to head
About

SMS Export

Easily copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac. Save and print your conversations in various file formats. Requires a free desktop application download.

Highlights
  • Export SMS and iMessages
  • Save to Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, EML
  • Select contacts for export
  • Sort messages by date/number
  • Compatible with iOS 10
  • Supports all iPhone/iPad models
Features
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IMPORTANT: DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DESKTOP APP from www.smsexport.com to be compatible with iOS 10! SMS Export is the only WORKING solution available on the AppStore to copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone/iPad to your PC or Mac, to be able to save and print them. No need to configure TCP/IP or install on your computer "obscure" applications. On our website you can find all the easy-to-use software that you need. Just download the free Desktop app from www.smsexport.com Using the Complimentary Desktop App you can: - Export the messages to an Excel File - Export the messages to an HTML file - Export the messages to CSV, TXT or EML. - Select one or all contacts from your address book - Sort the messages by date or number iOS 10 ready! Requirements: - Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.11 - Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 - iTunes 12 You also need to download the FREE application for your PC or MAC from: http://www.smsexport.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE. Feel free to contact us for any problem. Visit our site to download the full user guide a video tutorial. - All iPhone models, iPads and iPods are supported - iMessages and SMS can be exported You'll need to backup your iPhone with iTunes on the same PC/Mac where you installed our Application! Encryption must be disabled. You should temporarily disable iCloud just before using SMS Export. Then you can turn it on again. Video tutorial here: http://youtu.be/FF6EKAJJztA Go to www.smsexport.com for further information. Only the text part of messages is supported. No Images. Editor Picked by Best10Apps.com Beware of cheap imitations available on the AppStore. We are the ORIGINAL, serving you since 2009!

About

AnyTrans

Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone, iPad, other devices, and cloud storage. Manage and organize your data, including photos, music, and documents, with ease. Share large files instantly without quality loss.

Highlights
  • Phone-to-phone file transfer
  • Wireless iPhone/iPad to computer transfer
  • Cloud drive file management
  • File organizer for iOS content
  • Built-in media player
  • Direct file sharing
Features
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AnyTrans is an iOS content transfer app to transfer files across iPhone, iPad, other phones/tablets, computer, even cloud drives. AnyTrans can manage diverse categories of data on computer in a more stable way. No matter you want to send photos, share videos, transfer music, copy contacts, or upload files to cloud, it goes wirelessly and instantly. You can send files to anywhere in any way you like! 1. Fast File Transfer from Phone to Phone - Copy data/files from iPhone to iPhone, iPhone to iPad, iPhone to other phones/tablets. - Move data/files from old phone to the new iPhone/iPad for device switch without erasing data. - Browse iPhone/iPad photos, music, videos, movies, contacts by category to back up and share files you want. - Direct phone-to-phone transfer via same wifi or hotspot. And simply air content to start file transfer. - Compatible with all iPhone/iPad/iPod touch running iOS 9.0 and above, including iOS 14. 2. Wireless transfer between iPhone/iPad and Computer- Export photo, music, movie, document, etc. whatever data & files from iPhone/iPad to computer.- Manage your content in the safest way on computer. (Selectively back up iPhone/iPad to computer without USB using)- Air display iPhone/iPad video, movie, music from iPhone/iPad to computer, and play it on the big screen.- Import photos, music, contacts, files like PDF, Word, etc., from PC/Mac to iPhone/iPad without installing any program on computer.- Work with all web browsers running IE 9 or later, such as Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, etc. 3. File Explorer and File Downloader for Multiple Cloud Drives - View files and folders from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox within one single app on iPhone/iPad. - Send, move, delete, rename, upload or download photos, videos, documents, and more from Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, etc. - Back up photos/live photo/music, save files/documents, copy videos/movies and more to cloud drives. - Protected by 256-bit SSL encryption when uploading and downloading files/documents. - AnyTrans never retains any of your data or information on our servers. 4. File Manager and File Organizer for iPhone/iPad Contents - Organize iPhone/iPad pictures, live photo, live photo video, music, videos, contacts, documents, zip files by category, and share it as you want, no quality loss. - Built in an mp3 player and video player to play music, videos, or movies in MP3, MP4, MOV, M4A, or other formats. - Access and play music synced from iTunes library or music shared from others. - Quickly delete multiple contacts at once, and share files with friends, including large files. - View iPhone/iPad free storage space, and battery remaining status. We're always pleased to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at cs@imobie.com Or connect with us for the latest news and tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iMobie Twitter: https://twitter.com/iMobie_Inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iMobieInc

Screenshots

SMS Export1 screens
AnyTrans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AnyTrans at Free against SMS Export's $4.99. AnyTrans also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 44 months). SMS Export's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 28%) and rating (3.0 vs 2.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AnyTrans is free to download; SMS Export costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Export holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 234 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of SMS Export's written reviews are positive against 28% of AnyTrans's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, AnyTrans every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SMS Export versus AnyTrans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ExportAnyTrans
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (157 ratings) — better2.4 (234 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better28.4% of reviews
Number of ratings157234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFabrizio FarengaiMobie Inc.

Customer experience

SMS Export

All ratings157 ratings
Positive49.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative24.3%

AnyTrans

All ratings231 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative65.1%

User reviews

SMS Export

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable & easy
  • 🚀 Works great once it's set up
  • 🚀 Fantastic support
  • 🚀 It still works!
  • 🚀 Great computer App and Customer Service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Pointless
  • 🐛 Waste of money
  • 🐛 No iTunes
  • 🐛 Lazy App Store sneaky developer?
  • 🐛 Fake

AnyTrans

From 234 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
  • 💡 Versatile file management capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
  • 🤯 Confusing and unhelpful customer support

Bugs and requests

SMS Export

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

AnyTrans

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to transfer certain file types
  • Inconsistent performance and data loss issues
  • Unreliable QR code scanning functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to selectively transfer files and data
  • Improved compatibility with a wider range of devices
  • More transparent and flexible pricing options

In-app purchases

None

SMS Export

No in-app purchases

None

AnyTrans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Export free?
SMS Export costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyTrans free?
AnyTrans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS Export or AnyTrans?
SMS Export is rated higher. SMS Export averages 3.0 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while AnyTrans averages 2.4 from 234 ratings.
Do SMS Export or AnyTrans have ads?
Neither SMS Export nor AnyTrans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Export or AnyTrans?
SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, and AnyTrans every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS Export was updated on October 31, 2026 and AnyTrans on October 24, 2026.

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