Comparison

BulkSMS vs Pin Pilot

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

Head to head
About

BulkSMS

Features
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BulkSMS is the simple, pay-as-you-go way to reach your customers by SMS in Tanzania. No monthly fees and no contracts — you only pay for the messages you send. • Send to one person or thousands in a single send. • Personalize every message — upload a CSV or Excel file and use {name}, {ref}, and more. • Pick recipients from your saved contacts or your phone's address book. • Schedule messages for later. • Use your own approved Sender ID so messages arrive from your business name. • Top up instantly with a mobile-money prompt; see your balance and full history. • Verify your business (KYC) and upload documents right from your phone. • Developers: create API keys and integrate SMS with ready-made code snippets. • Kiswahili and English, light/dark themes, and Face ID / fingerprint sign-in. BulkSMS is a product of OASIS TECH, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Support: hello@oasistech.co.tz Privacy: https://bulksms.oasistech.co.tz/privacy Terms: https://bulksms.oasistech.co.tz/terms

About

Pin Pilot

Manage clients, jobs, and finances on the go with this map-based CRM. Create invoices, track billable hours, log mileage, and view revenue reports. Features AI assistance for voice commands and data entry.

Highlights
  • Map-based client and job tracking
  • Invoice and quote creation
  • Hourly time tracking
  • Mileage logging
  • Revenue dashboard
  • AI Assistant for voice management
  • Data entry via scanning
Features
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Pin Pilot — Field Service CRM for Contractors & Service Pros Pin Pilot helps solo contractors, field sales reps, and service professionals track every client, job, and dollar — all from one map-based app built for people who work on the go. DROP A PIN, TRACK THE CLIENT: Add a client right from the map or manually, with notes, voice memos, photos, and custom status tags (Hot Lead, Active Client, Follow Up, and more). Use Scan/Upload Info to pull contact and job details straight from a business card or a screenshot from Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, or similar platforms. INVOICES & QUOTES, DONE RIGHT: Create quotes and invoices per client, track them from "Draft" to "Sent" to "Paid", and share them with clients through a secure portal link — no app or account required on their end. Clients can approve, request changes, or leave a note, and you'll see their response the moment it happens. GET PAID FOR YOUR TIME: Track billable hours with the built-in Hourly Timer, attach job photos, set your rate, and mark sessions Paid or Unpaid. Log mileage for every trip and export CSV or PDF reports at tax time. SEE YOUR REVENUE, CLEARLY: A real-time Revenue dashboard breaks down what you've earned by Week, Month, or Year — and by service category — pulling from paid invoices, tracked hours, and completed jobs automatically. STAY ON SCHEDULE: Calendar view auto-fills with completed jobs, timer sessions, and invoice/quote activity, so you always know what happened and when — no manual logging required. WORK SMARTER WITH AI: Use the AI Assistant to search, schedule, and manage clients with your voice, and let Scan/Upload Info do your data entry for you. Built for people who work in the field, not behind a desk — landscapers, cleaners, handymen, contractors, and independent service pros of every kind. Free to start. Upgrade to Pro or Premium for unlimited saves, invoicing, the client portal, hourly time tracking, mileage tracking, and AI-powered tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BulkSMS4 screens
Pin Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BulkSMS at none against Pin Pilot's 4. Pin Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pin Pilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per month. BulkSMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BulkSMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Pin Pilot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BulkSMS versus Pin Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulkSMSPin Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperO TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LIMITEDAlessandro Schrick

In-app purchases

None

BulkSMS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pin Pilot

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$25.001 Month
  • Premium Monthly$50.001 Month
  • Pro Annual$209.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$419.991 Year

Questions

Is BulkSMS free?
BulkSMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pin Pilot free?
Pin Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BulkSMS or Pin Pilot have ads?
Neither BulkSMS nor Pin Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BulkSMS or Pin Pilot?
BulkSMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pin Pilot every 2 days. Most recently, BulkSMS was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pin Pilot on October 24, 2026.

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