# SMS NETWORK vs Project Lone

The clearest difference is ads: SMS NETWORK at none against Project Lone's shown. SMS NETWORK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Project Lone's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SMS NETWORK against 5.0 for Project Lone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

SMS NETWORK ships an update fortnightly, Project Lone every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS NETWORK | Project Lone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-network/id6742420526/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-lone/id6761141704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 192 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bebi Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870615195) | [Project Lone Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887991335) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS NETWORK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-network/id6742420526)

This streaming network provides live broadcasts, on-demand videos, podcasts, interviews, and community events. Explore a diverse range of entertainment content, including DJ music, directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Live broadcasts, On-demand videos, Podcasting, Interviews, Community events, DJ music streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Project Lone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-lone/id6761141704)

A platform for creators to upload and share various content types, directly receive financial support from their audience, and manage content visibility. It offers tools for collaboration and audience interaction, aiming to provide a creator-friendly monetization model.

**Highlights:** Upload music, videos, podcasts, Direct fan contributions, Collaborator splitting, Content visibility controls, Audience messaging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS NETWORK free?

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

### Is Project Lone free?

Project Lone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS NETWORK or Project Lone?

SMS NETWORK and Project Lone are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do SMS NETWORK or Project Lone have ads?

Project Lone shows ads; SMS NETWORK does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS NETWORK or Project Lone?

SMS NETWORK ships an update fortnightly, and Project Lone every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMS NETWORK was updated on October 30, 2026 and Project Lone on October 31, 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.*