Comparison

SMS client vs Password Strength Checker

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

Password Strength Checker

Assess the security of your passwords with instant strength calculations. Explore different lengths and character combinations to craft robust passwords for online accounts and enhance your digital security.

Highlights
  • Instant password strength calculation
  • Copy results to other apps
  • Formula for reference
  • Supports up to 16 decimal places
  • Flexible input options
  • Tips for strong passwords
Features
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Password Strength Checker makes it easy to test how strong your passwords really are. Try out different lengths and character combinations to build a secure password for your online accounts. Features: • Instant password strength calculation • Copy results easily to other apps • Handy formula included for reference • Supports up to 16 decimal places • Flexible input options Ever wondered how long it would take for hackers to crack your password? Picking a strong password is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself online. With this app, you’ll learn how to create safer passwords using different character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, etc.)—and see just how secure your choices really are. Quick Tips for Strong Passwords: Use at least 8 characters Mix at least 3 of these 4: - Uppercase letters - Lowercase letters - Numbers - Symbols The best passwords are tough to guess but easy for you to remember. For example: It is great to be 21! → 1sGreat2b21! Thanks for your support! Don’t forget to check out nitrio.com for more great apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

SMS client2 screens
Password Strength Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SMS client at Free against Password Strength Checker's $2.99. SMS client also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Password Strength Checker's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SMS client is free to download; Password Strength Checker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Strength Checker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SMS client's written reviews are positive against 50% of Password Strength Checker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, Password Strength Checker every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMS client versus Password Strength Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS clientPassword Strength Checker
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaHeng Jia Liang

Customer experience

SMS client

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

Password Strength Checker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Password Strength Checker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SMS client

No in-app purchases

None

Password Strength Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS client free?
SMS client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Password Strength Checker free?
Password Strength Checker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS client or Password Strength Checker?
Password Strength Checker is rated higher. SMS client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Password Strength Checker averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SMS client or Password Strength Checker have ads?
Neither SMS client nor Password Strength Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS client or Password Strength Checker?
SMS client ships an update every 5 months, and Password Strength Checker every 38 months. Most recently, SMS client was updated on October 27, 2026 and Password Strength Checker on October 24, 2026.

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