SMS vs Message Archive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS
Send and receive SMS and MMS messages across your devices seamlessly. Your messages stay synced and accessible from your mobile device or web browser, using your existing phone number.
- Cross-device SMS and MMS sync
- Cloud-based message storage
- Seamless web browser access
- Uses your existing phone number
- Easy setup
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Stay connected everywhere with SMS Plus — the easy way to send and receive SMS messages using your personal flip phone number. SMS Plus allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages across your devices seamlessly. Whether you're using your mobile device or a web browser, your messages stay synced and accessible whenever you need them. KEY FEATURES Cross-Device SMS Sync Send and receive SMS and MMS messages across supported devices. Cloud Integration Your messages stay in sync automatically, securely stored and accessible anytime. Easy Setup No technical skills needed — start syncing your messages in minutes. Use Your Own Number SMS Plus works with your existing flip phone number — just like your native SMS app.
Message Archive
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PRESERVE YOUR MESSAGE HISTORY Message Archive lets you view and search your archived messages on iPhone. Perfect for preserving conversations or keeping a personal backup of important messages. FEATURES • View all your archived conversations • Search by contact name or phone number • Display photos and media attachments • Sort by most recent messages • Works completely offline • All data stays on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your message archive folder 2. Choose your storage option (offline or linked) 3. Browse and search your message history PRIVACY FIRST Your messages never leave your device. No cloud services, no data collection, no tracking. Message Archive reads your archive files locally - your privacy is absolute. STORAGE OPTIONS Choose between: • Save to Device - Full offline access, uses device storage • Link Only - Access files from iCloud or external location, saves space PERFECT FOR • Preserving important conversations • Creating message backups • Legal or personal records • Keeping message history
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SMS at 3 against Message Archive's 1. SMS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | SMS | Message Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tawlq. Inc | Daniel Kennedy |
In-app purchases
SMS
No in-app purchases
Message Archive
No in-app purchases









