Comparison

DefaultSMS vs Raa Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Raa Chat

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DefaultSMS2 screens
Raa Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DefaultSMS versus Raa Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefaultSMSRaa Chat
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVincent Neoyosam michael

In-app purchases

None

DefaultSMS

No in-app purchases

None

Raa Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DefaultSMS free?
DefaultSMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raa Chat free?
Raa Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DefaultSMS or Raa Chat have ads?
Neither DefaultSMS nor Raa Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DefaultSMS or Raa Chat?
DefaultSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raa Chat every 2 weeks. Most recently, DefaultSMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Raa Chat on October 30, 2026.

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