Message Makeover for iMessage vs CellSyncPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Message Makeover for iMessage
Tired of plain iMessages? This app lets you customize your message bubbles with vibrant colors and unique fonts. Make your conversations stand out with personalized backgrounds and text colors, and preview your creations before sending.
- Custom iMessage background color
- Custom iMessage font color
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Message preview functionality
- Direct launch to Messages app
- Wide range of color options
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Message Makeover for iMessage is ON SALE celebrating our launch! Grab it now! Tired of the old blue and grey iMessages? Look no further. Message Makeover for iMessage is bringing beautiful messaging to iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone. Be the envy of all your friends by sending them bold, colorful messages that they can only dream of. Features - Custom iMessage Background Color - Custom iMessage Font Color - Beautifully designed, simple interface - Preview your message before you want to send! - Launch Messages app directly from the app - Vast array of Color Choices - If we don't have it, ask us and we'll add it! - Best of all, our beautiful iMessages are absolutely 100% free to send and receive! Why wait? Download Message Makeover for iMessage today and start composing not only messages but pieces of fine artwork that will make messaging a joy to do AND look at!
CellSyncPro
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CellSyncPro is your ultimate all-in-one communication app, designed to streamline the way you connect with friends, family, and followers. Whether you're sharing images, sending text messages, or keeping up with social media, CellSyncPro brings all your communication needs into one seamless, user-friendly platform. Effortlessly upload and share your favorite moments with just a few taps. The app’s intuitive interface ensures a smooth messaging experience, whether you're chatting with friends or engaging with your audience on social media. With real-time updates, customizable notifications, and a sleek design, CellSyncPro helps you stay on top of important conversations without switching between multiple apps. Key Features: * Seamless Image Sharing – Instantly upload and share photos with contacts and on social media. * Unified Messaging – Send and receive text messages in a sleek, easy-to-use interface. * Real-Time Connectivity – Stay in touch with friends and followers, all from one app. * Custom Notifications – Get tailored alerts so you never miss an important conversation. Stay connected like never before—download CellSyncPro today and simplify your communication experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CellSyncPro at Free against Message Makeover for iMessage's $0.99. CellSyncPro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). Message Makeover for iMessage's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On 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
CellSyncPro is free to download; Message Makeover for iMessage costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Message Makeover for iMessage ships an update every 35 months, CellSyncPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Message Makeover for iMessage | CellSyncPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Halligan | Christopher Jordan |
Bugs and requests
Message Makeover for iMessage
Reported bugs
40 issues- Letters too large
- Not compatible with later iOS versions
- Bubbles not same size
- Cannot receive messages
- Has to write message from app only
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- No change from regular default colors when replying
- Doesn't work
- Doesn't send anything
- Sends as a picture message
- Cannot see words after typing and pasting
- Sent as an image rather than a text/iMessage
- Doesn't work
- Messages show as pictures
- Words are really tiny
- Sends as a picture
- Can't read
- Doesn't work properly
- Takes a lot of time
- Has to paste and copy
- Creates an image to copy
- Leaves the app, goes into iMessages, and then pastes
- Message doesn't send
- Says it's an attachment, not message
- Can't send it out
- Fonts are a little small
- No option not to have a shadow
- Text size needs to be normal iPhone text size
- Bubbles need to be resized to fit like the iPhone
- Text is way too close to the bubbles borders
- Won't let you send it
- Can only get the color bubble to change
- Fonts don't work
- Shadows don't work
- Can't figure out how to use it
- Don't know where the "pasteboard" is
- Text isn't so small
- Comes out as a cute message image
- Is a copy & paste app
- Truthfully changes the color of your font
- I want an app that will give me choices directly from iMessage
Requested features
11 requests- Set size of font
- Change default colors
- Integrated into iMessage
- Actual message bubble change
- Larger font size
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- Font style and size choices
- Option to not have a shadow
- Normal iPhone text size
- Bubbles resized to fit iPhone
- More font options
- Direct choices from iMessage
CellSyncPro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Message Makeover for iMessage
No in-app purchases
CellSyncPro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Message Makeover for iMessage free?
Is CellSyncPro free?
Do Message Makeover for iMessage or CellSyncPro have ads?
Which is updated more often, Message Makeover for iMessage or CellSyncPro?
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