Comparison

SMSNode vs Chaty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — spam, fraud, or caller-ID spoofing — is prohibited. Perfect for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses who want full control over their SMS communication and hardware.

About

Chaty

Features
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Chat with a smart AI assistant that lives entirely on your device. No internet required. No data ever leaves your phone. Chaty runs a powerful on-device AI model (Chaty-1) built right into the app. Ask questions, brainstorm ideas, draft messages, write stories, get explanations — all without a single network connection. Open the app and start chatting instantly. YOUR PRIVACY IS ABSOLUTE • 100% offline — zero network calls, ever • No accounts, no sign-in, no authentication • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • No third-party SDKs or services • Conversations never leave your device TALK NATURALLY • Speak your messages using on-device speech-to-text • Listen to responses with text-to-speech • Choose from multiple TTS voices MAKE IT YOURS • Customize the AI with your own system prompt • Tailor responses to your style and needs FEATURES • Fast, responsive AI conversations — no loading, no waiting for servers • Works in airplane mode, underground, or anywhere without signal • Attach and discuss images • Save images from conversations to your photo library • Conversation history stored locally on your device • Clean, intuitive interface Chaty is AI chat the way it should be: fast, private, and entirely yours. Privacy Policy URL: https://aivideoplatform.ai/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://aivideoplatform.ai/terms

Screenshots

SMSNode4 screens
Chaty4 screens

Verdict

The call

SMSNode and Chaty are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SMSNode versus Chaty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSNodeChaty
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii MarfinAI Video Platform

In-app purchases

None

SMSNode

No in-app purchases

None

Chaty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMSNode free?
SMSNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chaty free?
Chaty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMSNode or Chaty have ads?
Neither SMSNode nor Chaty shows ads.

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