# SMS Templates vs SMS Proxy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS Templates at 97% against SMS Proxy's 20%. SMS Templates also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). SMS Proxy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Proxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SMS Templates asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Templates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Templates has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SMS Templates's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Proxy's.

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Templates | SMS Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SMS Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152)

Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS codes for online sign-ups and promotions. Protect your real number by using burner numbers on various websites and apps. No account creation is needed.

**Highlights:** Temporary/burner phone numbers, Receive SMS codes, Sign up for online services, No account required, Supports 100+ numbers, No tracking or analytics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Proxy Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SMS Proxy Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Templates free?

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

### Is SMS Proxy free?

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

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

SMS Templates is rated higher. SMS Templates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while SMS Proxy averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither SMS Templates nor SMS Proxy shows ads.

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

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, and SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMS Templates was updated on October 23, 2026 and SMS Proxy on October 25, 2026.

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