Comparison

SMS client vs InnoCaption

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

InnoCaption

This app provides free, real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like text-to-speech shortcuts and transcript summaries for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Live call captioning (stenographer or ASR)
  • Text-to-speech calling with AI refine
  • Customizable TTS shortcuts
  • AI-powered transcript summaries
  • Save and view call transcripts
  • Captioning for incoming and outgoing calls
  • Spam call filter
Features
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If hearing loss makes understanding phone calls challenging, try the InnoCaption app for free, fast, and accurate real-time call captions. InnoCaption is available at no cost to eligible users in the United States through funding from the FCC’s Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. **** New Update **** • Custom Word List – Add custom words like names and specialized terms to improve real-time caption accuracy • Picture-in-Picture – Keep captions visible in a floating window while using other apps or browsing the web during a call REAL-TIME CAPTIONS FOR EVERY CALL • Switch between live stenographers or Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) captions at any time during your call • Available at no cost to individuals with hearing loss in the United States • Caption your calls in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, and more • Make and caption 3-way calls SEAMLESS CALLING & PERSONALIZATION • Get captions for both incoming and outgoing calls • Keep your existing phone number with our patented One Number technology • Use InnoCaption like your regular phone dialer – no need to make calls through a 711 relay • Customize the InnoCaption app to fit your accessibility needs TEXT-TO-SPEECH CALLING FEATURES • Use AI Refine to turn short responses into complete sentences at the touch of a button • Customize prewritten TTS Shortcuts for fast and effortless replies during calls ACCESSIBLE TRANSCRIPTS & VOICEMAIL • Save and view transcripts of previous calls • Generate concise AI-powered summaries of call transcripts • Access and read fully captioned voicemail messages SMART CONTACT INTEGRATION • Easily sync contacts from your phone to the InnoCaption app • Continue using your personal cell number by combining our caller ID and call-forwarding features EMERGENCY CALLS & SPAM FILTER • Built-in spam call filter blocks high-risk calls and provides notices for potential spam calls • Make 911 emergency calls with captions* *911 service may be limited or unavailable in the event of network disruptions or degradation, service connection or internet failure, or other circumstances. For more information, visit www.innocaption.com/calling-911 Cellular data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use the service. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. For more information, visit us at https://www.innocaption.com For assistance, contact us at support@innocaption.com

Screenshots

SMS client2 screens
InnoCaption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InnoCaption at 71% against SMS client's 17%. InnoCaption also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). SMS client's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InnoCaption holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InnoCaption has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SMS client's written reviews are positive against 71% of InnoCaption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, InnoCaption weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMS client versus InnoCaption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS clientInnoCaption
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaMezmo Corporation

Customer experience

SMS client

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

InnoCaption

All ratings11,942 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative22.8%

User reviews

SMS client

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⌨️ Easier typing on Mac keyboard
  • ⏱️ Saves time for long messages
  • ✅ Works as advertised (for some)
  • 💡 Good idea for an app

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Must press send on iPhone
  • 🔌 Connection drops frequently
  • ⏳ Cumbersome setup and reconnection
  • 📱 No incoming message display on Mac
  • 💸 Waste of money/time

InnoCaption

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and fast captioning
  • 👍 Enables independent phone use for deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Helpful customer support
  • 👍 Useful for work, personal, and medical calls
  • 👍 Saves call transcripts for reference

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with call quality and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of names and numbers
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and sharing personal information
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

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
Show 2 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Enable USB connection option
  • Allow sending without unlocking iPhone
  • Improve computer UI
  • Allow sending messages without touching the phone
  • Import message folders

InnoCaption

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incoming calls not always received or displayed
  • App crashing or freezing during calls
  • Issues with call forwarding setup

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to caption in-person conversations
  • Integration with video calling apps
  • Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
  • Option to save call transcripts locally

In-app purchases

None

SMS client

No in-app purchases

None

InnoCaption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS client free?
SMS client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InnoCaption free?
InnoCaption is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS client or InnoCaption?
InnoCaption is rated higher. SMS client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while InnoCaption averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do SMS client or InnoCaption have ads?
Neither SMS client nor InnoCaption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS client or InnoCaption?
SMS client ships an update every 5 months, and InnoCaption weekly. Most recently, SMS client was updated on September 9, 2026 and InnoCaption on September 23, 2026.

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