Comparison

Web Browser SMS vs SMS from PC

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

Head to head
About

Web Browser SMS

Access and manage your iPhone's photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser on your computer. Send SMS and emails with a full keyboard and track your message history. Edit contacts, browse photos, and manage calendar events seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Send SMS and emails from computer
  • Manage contacts via web browser
  • Access and download iPhone photos
  • View and edit calendar events
  • Message history tracking
  • Export contacts to CSV
Features
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Access your iPhone photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser. Full control of your iPhone data from your Mac or PC. Tired of being tethered to your iPhone screen? Get complete web-based access to your photos, contacts, text messages, and calendar - all from the comfort of your computer's browser with a real keyboard. SMS & Email from Your Browser --------------------------- ▶ Compose and send text messages and emails using your computer's keyboard through your web browser. Access your full address book - no typing phone numbers or email addresses. Send to multiple recipients. No character limit, with message count display for fee control. Message History --------------------------- ▶ Keep track of every SMS and email you send. The History tab records all your messages with search and filter. View details, resend with one click, and see statistics on your messaging activity. Contact Management --------------------------- ▶ Full web-based access to your iPhone contacts: view, search, add, edit, and delete contacts directly from your browser. Update contact photos with an easy-to-use cropping tool. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone. Export all your contacts to CSV. Photo Library Access --------------------------- ▶ Browse your entire iPhone photo library from any web browser: view albums, thumbnails, and full-resolution images. Download photos and videos with custom size and format options (JPEG/PNG). Filter by album and date. Your photos, accessible anywhere. Calendar & Events --------------------------- ▶ Manage your calendar from your computer: view, create, edit, and delete events in month, week, or day view. Access all your calendars, set event details, locations, and notes. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone calendar. Your iPhone data is just a browser away. Connect via WiFi and manage everything from your computer. Note: WiFi connection required. SMS sent via your iPhone - standard carrier fees apply.

About

SMS from PC

Send SMS messages directly from your computer to any phone device. Access your contacts, attach files, and send emoticons. Enjoy secure, encrypted communication over WiFi without relying on internet servers.

Highlights
  • Send SMS from PC
  • Supports any phone device
  • Access phone contacts
  • Attach files, pictures, videos
  • Direct WiFi communication
  • Encrypted transfer
  • Emoticon support
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Send your messages from the comfort of your computer. * The recipient of the message can have any telephone device. It is not limited to Apple devices. * Choose the recipient from your phone's contacts without syncing. * Support contact groups from your phone. * The ability to attach files, pictures, and videos. * Direct communication with the phone via WiFi without sending texts to the internet. * The transfer of information between iPhone and PC is encrypted. * Final confirmation of sending the message on the phone. * Support for emoticons. Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us: http://iphone.cit.cz/newfunction In the free period: * Always adds a small promotional text at the end of the sent SMS. Terms of use : https://www.cit.cz/term_of_use.htm Privacy Notice : https://www.cit.cz/privacy_notice.htm

Screenshots

Web Browser SMS4 screens
SMS from PC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Browser SMS at 50% against SMS from PC's 0%. Web Browser SMS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). SMS from PC's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Web Browser SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months and SMS from PC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS from PC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Web Browser SMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of SMS from PC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS from PC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Web Browser SMS versus SMS from PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb Browser SMSSMS from PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael OdermattCIT.CZ

Customer experience

Web Browser SMS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

SMS from PC

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Web Browser SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Features$2.992 Months
One-time1
  • Advanced Features$0.99
4 purchases

SMS from PC

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Free trial period1 Month trial$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Promo versionFree
  • Full version$179.99

Questions

Is Web Browser SMS free?
Web Browser SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS from PC free?
SMS from PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web Browser SMS or SMS from PC?
SMS from PC is rated higher. Web Browser SMS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SMS from PC averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Web Browser SMS or SMS from PC have ads?
Web Browser SMS shows ads; SMS from PC does not.
Which is updated more often, Web Browser SMS or SMS from PC?
Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS from PC every 4 months. Most recently, Web Browser SMS was updated on August 19, 2026 and SMS from PC on September 9, 2026.

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