SMS client vs Password Strength Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | SMS client | Password Strength Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacMedia | Heng Jia Liang |
Customer experience
SMS client
Password Strength Checker
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
SMS client
No in-app purchases
Password Strength Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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