# MessageSync vs Hey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MessageSync at none against Hey's 10. MessageSync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). Hey's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MessageSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

MessageSync ships an update every 3 months, Hey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MessageSync | Hey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagesync/id442019030/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indiana Paging Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/442019036) | [TCC & PARTNERS JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837665056) |

## What reviewers say

### MessageSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagesync/id442019030)

This app merges traditional paging with modern iPhone technology for critical messaging. It offers a simple yet advanced way to send and receive important messages directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Critical messaging, Traditional paging integration, iPhone technology utilization, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-ai-note-taker-transcribe/id6760683911)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note AI Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Note AI Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Note AI Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Note AI Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Note AI Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Note AI Yearly Subscription | $124.99 | per year |
| Note AI Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Note AI Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| More Data 1 Time Basic package | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Data Upgrade Pro Package | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MessageSync free?

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

### Is Hey free?

Hey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MessageSync or Hey have ads?

Hey shows ads; MessageSync does not.

### Which is updated more often, MessageSync or Hey?

MessageSync ships an update every 3 months, and Hey every 3 weeks. Most recently, MessageSync was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hey on October 2, 2026.

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