SMS vs Pinglr
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.
Pinglr
Schedule SMS, emails, and messages for platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Create recurring reminders, use pre-made or custom templates, and preview messages before sending. Stay organized and ensure important communications are never missed.
- Schedule SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email
- Create recurring reminders
- Use and create message templates
- Preview messages before sending
- iCloud backup and restore
- User-controlled final send
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Pinglr is your personal message planning assistant. Life gets busy. Important messages slip through. Follow-ups get delayed. Special dates come and go faster than expected. Pinglr helps you stay ahead by letting you write messages now, schedule them for the right moment, and come back ready to send with confidence. It’s a refined, simple way to stay consistent with the people who matter most, whether in your personal life or your professional routine. FEATURES Plan messages with confidence Schedule reminders for SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email so you always remember the message at the right time. Preview before you send See your message in a clean confirmation view before taking action, so every send feels intentional and polished. Build recurring habits Create repeating reminders for daily greetings, weekly follow-ups, monthly check-ins, and more. Use templates that save time Start faster with ready-made templates for birthdays, follow-ups, reminders, and thoughtful personal outreach. Create your own templates Save your own message formats and reuse them anytime with the flow already prepared. Stay connected across devices Use iCloud backup and restore to keep your scheduled messages available across your Apple devices. Keep complete control Pinglr does not silently message people on your behalf. You stay in charge of the final send. PERFECT FOR Following up with clients Remembering birthdays and special dates Checking in with friends and family Sending daily greetings Planning thoughtful outreach in advance Capturing a message now and sending it later WHY PINGLR Elegant and easy to use Built for consistency and thoughtful communication Recurring reminders for personal and professional routines Template-driven workflows that save time Designed to help you follow up without stress Pinglr helps you communicate with intention, stay consistent, and never lose track of the messages that matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS at none against Pinglr's 2. SMS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pinglr's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pinglr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SMS against 5.0 for Pinglr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
SMS ships an update monthly, Pinglr every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS | Pinglr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tawlq. Inc | Lucas Teixeira Carletti |
Customer experience
SMS
Pinglr
In-app purchases
SMS
No in-app purchases
Pinglr
- Pinglr Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pinglr Pro Yearly$12.991 Year









