SMS client vs InstAddr
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.
InstAddr
Create and manage multiple disposable email addresses for free. Use them for various purposes without worrying about spam or privacy. Addresses are permanent and can be accessed across devices.
- Create unlimited disposable email addresses
- Permanent email addresses
- Send, reply, and forward emails
- Push notifications for new messages
- Sync across PC and smartphones
- Supports HTML mail and attachments
- Built-in mailer functions
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The sophisticated app enables you to create disposable email addresses for free just by activating it. Your account simultaneously maintains multiple email addresses, which you can utilize for different purposes. As the service does not have an expiry date, the addresses can be used permanently. -------------------- - “There is a website requiring email authentication to sign up, but I don’t want to receive spam messages and newsletters…” - “Someone I’m not very close asked for my email address…” - “I need a dedicated contact email address and web form for our event” - “There are people I’m not that close but want to keep in touch” The app perfectly caters for all these needs! ------------------- The app’s features are as follows: * You can simultaneously own as many email addresses as you like! You can create additional email addresses anytime you like in just a second without making any changes to the existing address. You can either use characters of your choice for the address or have the app to generate short addresses. The app, enhanced with our proprietary technology, is also able to automatically generate easily memorable addresses. * You can communicate with the address (write new messages, reply, forward, and share)! You can send out messages from the created address and attach files. The addresses also support latest features, such as SPF, DKIM (sender authentication), encrypted delivery, etc. * Push notification is available! The app notifies the arrival of new messages even when the app is turned off. It can also send out notifications to other smartphones and PCs. You can turn the push notification off or turn it on only for specified addresses. * Permanent email addresses! The addresses you create will function permanently unless you delete them. Even if you change your mobile or delete the app, the addresses remain intact and can be restored as soon as you sign in! Although sent and received messages are automatically deleted after a month, you can permanently save them by selecting protection mode for them. * You can sync with PC and other smartphones! You can use the same address on PC and other smartphones sync messages. No difficult setup is required! You only have to sign in with the automatically generated ID and password. * App supports HTML mails and mail attachments! The app accepts messages in any formats in any languages. You can also receive emoji and Deco-mails. You can send and receive mail attachments, while the system blocks malware attachments. * Perfectly functionable mailer! You no longer need other email apps, as all functions, e.g. inbox, sent box, filter, mail blocking function, etc. come as a package! You can open the service as a regular mailer from a browser, etc. * Full of original features not available in other mailer apps! You can share messages with friends as a website with a URL, assign email addresses to other people, and create web forms. More users are using the app to create dedicated contact email address for campaigns and events. [Premium Subscription Plan] You can upgrade to a premium subscription plan as an in-app purchase. You will receive the following benefits: - Hide Ads - Address creation using a premium domain. - POP3/SMTP access - Custom domain support Subscriptions start at $1.49/month or $7.99/year in the US, and can vary by region. Storage subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your iTunes Account, and automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://aquapal.net/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://aquapal.net/rule.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstAddr at 86% against SMS client's 17%. InstAddr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (956 vs 2). SMS client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. InstAddr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SMS client asks for nothing beyond the download.
InstAddr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstAddr has 956 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 86% of InstAddr's.
SMS client ships an update every 5 months, InstAddr monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS client | InstAddr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (956 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | 86.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 956 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacMedia | Aki Ueno |
Customer experience
SMS client
InstAddr
User reviews
SMS client
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat 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
InstAddr
From 956 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable email addresses
- 👍 Reliable service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🐛 Inability to receive verification codes
- 🐛 Emails not being delivered
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
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
InstAddr
Reported bugs
3 issues- Server connectivity problems
- Inability to receive verification codes
- Emails not being delivered
Requested features
4 requests- Add more email domain options
- Improve integration with native email apps
- Implement a login system to save email accounts
- Provide better support and communication
In-app purchases
SMS client
No in-app purchases
InstAddr
- Premium Plan (1 Month)$1.491 Month
- Premium Plan (1 Year)$7.991 Year









