Comparison

SMS client vs SMS

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

Head to head
About

SMS client

Compose and send SMS messages from your Mac using your iPhone. This app connects to a companion Mac application, allowing you to manage contacts, send to individuals or groups, and utilize message templates. Confirmation on your iPhone is required for security.

Highlights
  • Send SMS from Mac
  • Utilize iPhone for sending
  • Access Apple Contacts
  • Send to individuals or groups
  • Import groups from CSV
  • Create message templates
  • View sending history
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Type SMS messages on your Mac computer and send them via your iPhone. This iPhone client application requires Mac version of SMS sender, which can be downloaded from the App Store. Your iPhone and the Mac computer must be on the same network. Other features of SMS client and SMS sender: - auto connecting to iPhone SMS client - reading recipients directly from Apple Contacts - sending messages to an individual recipient or to a group - import a group from a csv file - creating message templates - history of sending - recent recipients list Sending the SMS message must be confirmed on the iPhone due to security reasons - this confirmation is a feature of the Apple developing environment, in which the "SMS client" application is written. It is not possible to send a message without such a confirmation. !!! Important connection information !!! Both your Mac and your iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SMS sender and SMS client use a standard Apple Bonjour service for discovering devices on the network, applications use an arbitrary port number between 49152 and 65535 (as any other third-party application). If SMS sender is not able to find your iPhone on the network, it seems that ports 49152-65535 are blocked in your computer or in the router. Then, restart the router, the computer and relaunch the application on your iPhone.

About

SMS

This app allows aviation companies to create custom safety management forms and generate accurate reports. It supports dynamic form creation and offers free downloadable templates, with a FRAT included in the demo.

Highlights
  • Customizable form creation
  • Accurate safety reporting
  • Dynamic form building
  • Free downloadable templates
  • User and activation code management
  • FRAT demo included
Features
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This App was built to create an affordable SMS solution. App has a dynamic ability to create almost any form imaginable. You should be able to create any form your safety management system currently uses and if you can't send it to us to see if we can add more questions types. Reports are significantly more accurate than our old app. FRAT is included in the Demo Other templates are available to download for free This app is built for the aviation industry. Companies who sign up can add users and create activation codes for their employees.

Screenshots

SMS client2 screens
SMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS at 4.7 against SMS client's 2.0. SMS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). SMS client's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, SMS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMS client versus SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS clientSMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaNextGenSystems L.L.C

Customer experience

SMS client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative77.2%

SMS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SMS client

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Send button not clickable
  • Recipients overlayed on message
  • Connection failed
  • App crashes frequently
  • Doesn't connect to iPhone
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  • Disconnects when phone goes to sleep
  • Disconnects when app is in background

Requested features

10 requests
  • Enable automatic sending from Mac
  • Allow iPhone app to run in background
  • Display incoming messages on Mac
  • Improve connection stability
  • Simplify setup process
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  • Enable USB connection option
  • Allow sending without unlocking iPhone
  • Improve computer UI
  • Allow sending messages without touching the phone
  • Import message folders

SMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SMS client

No in-app purchases

None

SMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS client free?
SMS client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMS free?
SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS client or SMS?
SMS is rated higher. SMS client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMS averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SMS client or SMS have ads?
Neither SMS client nor SMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS client or SMS?
SMS client ships an update every 5 months, and SMS monthly. Most recently, SMS client was updated on October 23, 2026 and SMS on October 24, 2026.

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