DefaultSMS vs Raa Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DefaultSMS
This app allows you to set your preferred messaging applications like Telegram or WhatsApp as the default for handling SMS and tapping on phone number links. It acts as a redirector, ensuring convenience and privacy by processing all data on-device.
- Set default messaging app
- Redirect SMS and link taps
- Supports Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal
- On-device data processing
- Easy setup
- Privacy-focused
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Popular messaging platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal has yet to support the new Default Apps option in Settings, which would have allowed your iPhone to automatically use these apps instead of the stock Messages app for sending messages or when you tap on phone numbers or message links. That's why we've made DefaultSMS - It acts as a redirector to enable you to set your Default Messaging App as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal! When you tap on a phone number anywhere on your phone, the system will prompt you to ask if you would like to call or message. Once you've set DefaultSMS up, you can directly open your favourite messaging app, in place of the default stock Messages app, for ultimate convenience! We have also designed the app with privacy in mind, ensuring that all processes are done on device, with no phone numbers or data logged anywhere in app. It simply accepts the details that the system provides, and passing it along to the messaging app that you prefer. Setup is easy too. Simply set DefaultSMS as your default messaging app in the Settings app, and choose your desired messaging app in DefaultSMS. Note: DefaultSMS is a product made by an independent developer, and is not supported, endorsed or affiliated with WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger or Signal Messenger, in any way or form.
Raa Chat
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Disclaimer: This app does not represent any government entity. This is an independent communication platform and is not affiliated with any government. --- Raa Chat is a user-friendly instant messaging app focused on privacy and performance. Connect with your contacts through a simple and reliable interface. Key Features: * End-to-End Encryption: Your personal conversations are always protected and can only be read by you and the person you're talking to. * Fast & Reliable Messaging: Send and receive messages, photos, and videos quickly, even on slow networks. * User-Focused Design: A clean and intuitive interface that makes chatting easy and enjoyable. * Group Chats: Stay in touch with the important people in your life, like family and friends. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our goal is to provide a secure and independent communication tool for everyone. Source of Information: This is a chat application and does not display any government information. All content is user-generated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Raa Chat at Free against DefaultSMS's $0.99. Raa Chat also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). DefaultSMS's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Raa Chat is free to download; DefaultSMS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DefaultSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Raa Chat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DefaultSMS | Raa Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #130 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vincent Neo | yosam michael |
In-app purchases
DefaultSMS
No in-app purchases
Raa Chat
No in-app purchases









