# SMS client vs SMS Templates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS Templates at 97% against SMS client's 17%. SMS Templates also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). SMS client's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SMS Templates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Templates has 1.3K 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 97% of SMS Templates's.

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, SMS Templates every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS client | SMS Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MacMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/322441361) | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Send button not clickable
- Recipients overlayed on message
- Connection failed
- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't connect to iPhone

**Requested features**

- Enable automatic sending from Mac
- Allow iPhone app to run in background
- Display incoming messages on Mac
- Improve connection stability
- Simplify setup process


### SMS Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993)

Quickly create and send frequently used text messages with custom templates. Organize your messages, manage recipients, and send texts directly from the app. A widget provides instant access to your templates.

**Highlights:** Create custom SMS templates, Save title, message, and phone numbers, Edit, reorder, and delete templates, Send messages from within the app, Widget for quick access, iCloud sync across devices, Manage multiple recipients

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for business
- 👍 Efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't edit templates
- 💡 Add ability to send to multiple numbers
- 💡 Add ability to add photos
- 💡 Add folder options for organization

**Reported bugs**

- Can't create new messages after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit existing templates
- Add ability to send to multiple numbers at once
- Add ability to attach photos to templates
- Add folder options to organize templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS client free?

SMS client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Templates free?

SMS Templates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS client or SMS Templates?

SMS Templates is rated higher. SMS client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMS Templates averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do SMS client or SMS Templates have ads?

Neither SMS client nor SMS Templates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS client or SMS Templates?

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, and SMS Templates every 4 months. Most recently, SMS client was updated on October 23, 2026 and SMS Templates on October 23, 2026.

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