Flash vs OfflineSMS Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Flash
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Make international calls at low cost using the Flash Call app with Flash MVNO SIM card services.
OfflineSMS Messenger
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OfflineSMS is an offline-first messaging app designed to help people stay connected even when internet access is unstable. Create one-to-one conversations, chat in groups, share photos and voice messages, and keep your messages organized in a simple, familiar interface. OfflineSMS is built around a local-first experience: messages and drafts can be prepared while connectivity is limited, then synced when the connection is available again. Key features: ⢠One-to-one and group messaging ⢠Offline-first chat experience ⢠Drafts and queued messages ⢠Photo and voice message sharing ⢠Message reactions and replies ⢠Typing indicators and presence status ⢠Push notifications ⢠Clean, lightweight chat interface OfflineSMS is useful for communities, teams, students, organizations, and anyone who needs a messaging experience that remains usable when the network is not always reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OfflineSMS Messenger at every 4 days against Flash's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flash ships an update fortnightly, OfflineSMS Messenger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash | OfflineSMS Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OOAK INC | Kafel Technologies L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
Flash
No in-app purchases
OfflineSMS Messenger
No in-app purchases









