Barabara app vs RelaySMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barabara app
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An app used for reporting road conditions in Tanzania
RelaySMS
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RelaySMS is a powerful tool that lets you send secure online messages via SMS without needing an internet connection. By securely storing OAuth2 tokens for services like Gmail, Twitter, and Telegram in encrypted online Vaults, RelaySMS allows you to stay connected even when offline. Key Features: - Store OAuth2 tokens for Gmail, Twitter, and Telegram. - Manage multiple accounts seamlessly. - Send messages with or without an authentication phone number. - Open source and freely available on GitHub at https://github.com/smswithoutborders. RelaySMS is built for those who need reliable, secure communication without the limitations of internet connectivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RelaySMS at weekly against Barabara app's every 39 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barabara app ships an update every 39 months, RelaySMS weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Barabara app | RelaySMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justine Govela | Afkanerd Information Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
Barabara app
No in-app purchases
RelaySMS
No in-app purchases
