# SMS vs Message Archive

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Message Archive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-extension/id6743150217/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tawlq. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801674940) | [Daniel Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762219307) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-extension/id6743150217)

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.

**Highlights:** Cross-device SMS and MMS sync, Cloud-based message storage, Seamless web browser access, Uses your existing phone number, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Message Archive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-archive/id6756037362)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

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

### Is Message Archive free?

Message Archive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SMS or Message Archive have ads?

Neither SMS nor Message Archive shows ads.

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