QuickSMS vs Origin Internet Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickSMS
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Send pre-configured messages to one or more preset phone numbers. Recommended if you need to send the same message frequently to the same destination(s). Very useful for SMS based automation systems such as Alarm diallers.
Origin Internet Helper
This utility app assists users in diagnosing and resolving common internet connectivity issues. It performs tests to identify problems with network speed, coverage, and hardware, offering solutions for a better online experience.
- Diagnose connectivity and coverage problems
- Identify bandwidth and download speed issues
- Troubleshoot modems and routers
- Resolve connected wireless device issues
- Perform diagnostic tests
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At Origin Energy we strive to ensure that every customer receives the best connection possible on our network. Unfortunately, there are times when you may experience problems with your: - Internet connectivity and coverage - Bandwidth and download speeds - Modems, routers, and other internet hardware - Connected wireless devices (smart home devices, mobiles, etc) Origin Internet Helper can help with these issues and more. Origin Internet Helper completes the tests required to identify and help fix potential causes of internet performance issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Origin Internet Helper at Free against QuickSMS's $1.99. Origin Internet Helper also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). QuickSMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Origin Internet Helper is free to download; QuickSMS costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QuickSMS ships an update every 12 months, Origin Internet Helper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickSMS | Origin Internet Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Control Technologies Pty Ltd | Origin Energy |
In-app purchases
QuickSMS
No in-app purchases
Origin Internet Helper
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do QuickSMS or Origin Internet Helper have ads?
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