Hi vs SMS Expert Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hi
This free communication app enables WiFi calls and video calls with friends, along with text, voice, and media messaging. It offers unlimited international calling, HD video, and extensive cloud storage for photos and videos, all without ads or hidden costs.
- Free WiFi calls and video calls
- Text, voice, image, and video messaging
- Unlimited international calling
- 720p HD video calls
- 10,000 GB free video cloud storage
- Instant photo/video sharing
- Message storage for offline access
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Get the most out of your smartphone with Hi, a free communication app that makes free WiFi calls/video calls with your friends. Send text, voice, image and video messages as well. Save time, save money; switch from phone calls to Hi free WiFi calls now! WHY GET HI? * NO HIDDEN COSTS AND COMPLETELY FREE: There is nothing to purchase and Hi will always be free. * NO SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED: Just enjoy the free WiFi calls and video calls without any subscription fee. * NO TIME LIMITED: There is not a time limitation for calls and you can talk whatever long you want with your friends and family. * AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY: You can make unlimited international voice/video calls between your Hi contacts for free with crystal clear audio quality. * NO ADS, NO PRIVACY CONCERN: Hi is completely free and financed by its sister game company. There are NO ADS so you can talk to you friends and family in this highly privacy protected app. * CAN BE USED WITH DATA: All Hi services are available with 4G/3G/EDGE. We charge you nothing. Carrier data charges may apply. * 720P HD VIDEO CALLS: The HD quality video call brings you and your family together wherever you are. * SWITCH FROM VOICE CALL TO VIDEO CALL: You can switch from voice call to HD Video call on the fly. * WORLD'S FIRST 10,000 GB FREE VIDEO CLOUD STORAGE: You'll never run out of space on your phone and miss out on capturing a moment with "Hi". With Thunderclap Technology, you can sync all your photos and videos on Hi and delete local copies to save your phone space. * INSTANT PHOTO/VIDEO SHARING: All your private cloud photo/video shares are instant and costs you no data traffic! * SAME AS SMS: All messages will be stored while your phone is shut off or without network. You can get them immediately when Hi launches next time. * AND MUCH MUCH MORE: Sent/Delivered/Read Status for Messages,Advanced Privacy Settings, Group Chats, Voice Messages, Tens of Thousands of Free Animated Stickers, Multi-Login, Web Chat, Free Custom Chat Bubbles, Share Locations, Free Custom Wallpapers and easily exchange contacts. To help make Hi a better app, please send us your feedback to support@hiapponline.com.
SMS Expert Lite
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SMS Expert Lite is the free companion application for SMS Expert, which is for professionals that want to make themselves accessible to their customers via confidential SMS and also need to balance personal privacy with that availability. With SMS Expert Lite you can communicate with your business contact securely.
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Verdict
Hi and SMS Expert Lite 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hi | SMS Expert Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hi Technology, Inc. | LTCG, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Hi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Verification code not being sent
- Calls getting disconnected or not connecting
- Cloud storage issues with photos and videos
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add video calling functionality
- Implement read/delivery receipts for messages
- Allow deleting entire conversation history
- Improve notification system
SMS Expert Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hi
No in-app purchases
SMS Expert Lite
No in-app purchases
