# SMS client vs Sound Reminder

The clearest difference is price: SMS client at Free against Sound Reminder's $0.99. SMS client also leads on rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Sound Reminder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SMS client is free to download; Sound Reminder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SMS client holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SMS client's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sound Reminder's.

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, Sound Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS client | Sound Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-reminder/id904951059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **16.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MacMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/322441361) | [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) |

## 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


### Sound Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-reminder/id904951059)

This app allows you to set custom sound or voice reminders that play in the background. It can play your favorite music or sound files at set intervals or specific times, and can also announce the time or read text messages in various languages.

**Highlights:** Background sound playback, Customizable reminder intervals, Text-to-speech for time and messages, Support for various audio file formats, Multiple reminder event types (daily, hourly, interval), Background operation with other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS client free?

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

### Is Sound Reminder free?

Sound Reminder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS client or Sound Reminder?

SMS client is rated higher. SMS client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sound Reminder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS client or Sound Reminder have ads?

Neither SMS client nor Sound Reminder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS client or Sound Reminder?

SMS client ships an update every 5 months, and Sound Reminder every 5 weeks. Most recently, SMS client was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sound Reminder on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*