Comparison

SMSNode vs A

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

A

Features
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A-DISK is a local file manager and backup tool. No account is required, and your files do not need to be uploaded to a cloud service. KEY FEATURES • Browse, copy, move, rename, delete, and organize files and folders • Add a USB drive, iCloud Drive, or another external location with the system Files picker • Back up and restore photos, videos, contacts, and documents • Preview images, videos, audio, and text files • Protect files with Secure Encryption or Fast Lock • Save photos, videos, and recordings to the location you choose • Protect the app with a launch password and biometric authentication iOS EXTERNAL STORAGE On iPhone and iPad, A-DISK uses the system file picker so you can explicitly authorize a folder. Without a physical drive, you can select a test folder in Files and use the same workflow. iOS does not provide a general App Store API for directly ejecting a USB drive; disconnection is managed by the system Files app. PRIVACY File processing takes place between your device and the locations you authorize. The current version contains no advertising, behavioral analytics, cross-app tracking, or cloud upload service. See the privacy policy for permission and local-storage details.

Screenshots

SMSNode4 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: A at 15.0 against SMSNode's 18.2. 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SMSNode versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSNodeA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVasilii Marfinä»•č 何

In-app purchases

None

SMSNode

No in-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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