Comparison

SMS Export vs Stitch It

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
Currently charting
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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

Stitch It

Effortlessly combine multiple screenshots into a single long image, either vertically or horizontally. This tool offers redaction features to hide sensitive information before sharing.

Highlights
  • Vertical and horizontal stitching
  • Batch import of screenshots
  • Redaction tools (blur, pixelate, overlay)
  • Cropping functionality
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, JPG, PDF)
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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Stitch screenshots and photos into one long image—or join them side by side. Create long screenshots from conversations, receipts, instructions, and social posts. Align overlaps, crop precisely, and hide private details before sharing. COMBINE SCREENSHOTS AND PHOTOS Import images from your Photo Library and arrange them in the order you want. Stitch vertically to keep a conversation together, or horizontally for a side-by-side comparison. CROP PRECISELY Choose where each image begins and ends. Align overlapping content and remove repeated sections to make the result easier to read. HIDE PRIVATE DETAILS Cover names, addresses, and other sensitive information with solid-color freehand or straight-line redaction before you share. Image editing is processed on your device. SAVE AND SHARE Export the finished image as PNG or JPG, or save it as a PDF. Share through compatible messaging, email, and other apps. Siri Shortcuts and the share extension offer more ways to start. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import screenshots or photos. 2. Arrange them vertically or horizontally. 3. Align overlaps and crop each image. 4. Hide any private details. 5. Save or share your finished result. FREE AND PRO Stitch It is free to use with a small watermark. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited images per stitch, no watermark on final images, and an ad-free experience. Privacy Policy: https://37.technology/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://37.technology/legal/terms Support: stitchit@37.technology

Screenshots

SMS Export1 screens
Stitch It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stitch It at Free against SMS Export's $4.99. Stitch It also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 44 months). SMS Export's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Stitch It is free to download; SMS Export costs $4.99 up front. Stitch It sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMS Export asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch It holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch It has 2.7K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of SMS Export's written reviews are positive against 61% of Stitch It's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, Stitch It every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard11 real differences · 0 level
SMS Export versus Stitch It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ExportStitch It
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (157 ratings)4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1572.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio FarengaThirty Seven Inc.

Customer experience

SMS Export

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

Stitch It

All ratings2,704 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews712 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative31.9%

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

Stitch It

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for stitching screenshots
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Great for sharing conversations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with photo access
  • 🔒 Aggressive advertising
  • 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🐛 Image quality issues after stitching

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

Stitch It

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access photo library
  • Stitched images losing top/bottom content
  • Inconsistent behavior when upgrading to pro
  • Watermark not removed after pro upgrade

Requested features

5 requests
  • Horizontal stitching option
  • Ability to add annotations and text
  • Improved image quality and compression
  • Seamless integration with photo library
  • Customization options for output format

In-app purchases

None

SMS Export

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Stitch It

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is SMS Export free?
SMS Export costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stitch It free?
Stitch It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMS Export or Stitch It?
Stitch It is rated higher. SMS Export averages 3.0 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Stitch It averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.
Do SMS Export or Stitch It have ads?
Stitch It shows ads; SMS Export does not.
Which is updated more often, SMS Export or Stitch It?
SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, and Stitch It every 9 days. Most recently, SMS Export was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stitch It on October 18, 2026.

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