Comparison

SMSNode vs MessagePilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMSNode

Features
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SMSNode is a cross-platform client for managing hardware SMS gateways and SIM cards through a convenient, modern chat interface. Key Features: Unified Chat Interface: send and receive SMS through your gateways as easily as in a regular messenger. Contact Management: organize your address book, create groups, and manage conversations efficiently. SIM & Gateway Control: monitor your GSM equipment (GoIP and others) directly from your device. Admin Tools: manage user permissions, gateway status, and routing rules on the go. Modern Design: full Material 3 support and dark mode. IMPORTANT: This is a client-side app. It REQUIRES a self-hosted SMSNodeBackend server. Without your own server, the app runs in Demo Mode only, letting you explore the interface on our test environment. Lawful use only. You are solely responsible for the connected equipment, SIM cards, and the content and legality of the messages you send, including obtaining recipients' consent. Any unlawful use โ€” spam, fraud, or caller-ID spoofing โ€” is prohibited. Perfect for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses who want full control over their SMS communication and hardware.

About

MessagePilot

Features
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MessagePilot - Your Messages, Wherever You Need Them Never miss an important SMS again. MessagePilot forwards your incoming text messages to Email and Telegram automatically. KEY FEATURES - Smart Forwarding: Route SMS to Email and Telegram instantly - Easy Setup: Configure once with Apple Shortcuts, works automatically - Message Templates: Forwarded messages include sender info and timestamp - Multi-Destination: Forward to multiple Email addresses and Telegram chats - Test Center: Verify your setup before going live - Backup and Restore: Export and import your settings - Multi-Language: 20 languages supported SUPPORTED DESTINATIONS - Email: Just enter your email address, we handle the rest - Telegram: Connect our bot, start receiving HOW IT WORKS MessagePilot works with Apple Shortcuts: 1. Open Shortcuts, go to Automation, tap New Automation, select Message 2. Set sender to Any Sender, press space in content field 3. Select Run Immediately, tap Next 4. Search MessagePilot, select Forward SMS 5. Tap Message, select Shortcut Input, tap Save Every incoming SMS will be forwarded to your Email and Telegram. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - Messages processed on your device - No ads, no tracking - Per-device isolation PLANS Free: 2 destinations, 50 messages per month Pro: 5 destinations, 5000 messages per month Premium: Unlimited, priority support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://whis33.com/api/messagepilot/privacy.html

Screenshots

SMSNode4 screens
MessagePilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMSNode at none against MessagePilot's 2. MessagePilot's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MessagePilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SMSNode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMSNode ships an update monthly, MessagePilot every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
SMSNode versus MessagePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSNodeMessagePilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii MarfinOrcun Ozer

In-app purchases

None

SMSNode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MessagePilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is SMSNode free?
SMSNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MessagePilot free?
MessagePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMSNode or MessagePilot have ads?
Neither SMSNode nor MessagePilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMSNode or MessagePilot?
SMSNode ships an update monthly, and MessagePilot every 10 days. Most recently, SMSNode was updated on October 25, 2026 and MessagePilot on October 25, 2026.

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