# 起点集 vs SMSCat

The clearest difference is ads: SMSCat at none against 起点集's shown. SMSCat also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). 起点集's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 起点集 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SMSCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMSCat holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of 起点集's written reviews are positive against 33% of SMSCat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, SMSCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 起点集 | SMSCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226/reviews) | **[4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscat/id6503609135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 169 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yichen Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679272039) | [瑞青 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749426631) |

## What reviewers say

### 起点集

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226)

This app is a versatile utility toolbox offering a wide array of practical functions. It includes tools for content creation, personal finance, unit conversion, image manipulation, and daily planning. Enhance productivity and simplify tasks with its comprehensive feature set.

**Highlights:** 提词器 (Teleprompter), 补光灯 (Fill Light), 商品比价 (Price Comparison), 单位换算 (Unit Conversion), 汇率换算 (Currency Conversion), 图片压缩 (Image Compression), 应用管理 (App Management), 证件照制作 (ID Photo Maker)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $1.99 | one-time |


### SMSCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscat/id6503609135)

This app uses advanced AI to automatically identify and block spam text messages. It classifies incoming SMS into categories like normal, promotional, and transactional, offering real-time protection both online and offline. Users can customize filtering rules and block all messages with a single tap.

**Highlights:** AI intelligent interception, Automatic SMS classification, Real-time online protection, Offline intelligent filtering, Customizable filtering settings, Block all SMS, Privacy focused local filtering

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Member | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 起点集 free?

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

### Is SMSCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 起点集 or SMSCat?

SMSCat is rated higher. 起点集 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SMSCat averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do 起点集 or SMSCat have ads?

起点集 shows ads; SMSCat does not.

### Which is updated more often, 起点集 or SMSCat?

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, and SMSCat every 8 days. Most recently, 起点集 was updated on November 7, 2026 and SMSCat on November 4, 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.*