# Bar Talk vs DefaultSMS

The clearest difference is rating: DefaultSMS at 4.7 against Bar Talk's 3.0. DefaultSMS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months). Bar Talk's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Bar Talk costs $0.99 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 split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Bar Talk ships an update every 37 months, DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Talk | DefaultSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-talk/id370787594/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defaultsms/id6741043587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #137 | **#127** |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seaside Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/349891547) | [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-talk/id370787594)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows users to send large, animated messages displayed on their device's screen to catch someone's attention from a distance. It offers customization options for messages, colors, and transitions, suitable for various social or emergency situations.

**Highlights:** Customizable animated messages, 11 color options, 4 transition styles, Up to 20 stored messages, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DefaultSMS

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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 Bar Talk free?

Bar Talk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DefaultSMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bar Talk or DefaultSMS?

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

### Do Bar Talk or DefaultSMS have ads?

Neither Bar Talk nor DefaultSMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bar Talk or DefaultSMS?

Bar Talk ships an update every 37 months, and DefaultSMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bar Talk was updated on October 2, 2026 and DefaultSMS on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bar Talk or DefaultSMS?

Bar Talk currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and DefaultSMS at #127. 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.*