Web Browser SMS vs Lynx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Lynx
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Lynx Focus Edition, the ultimate software for Critical Chain Project Management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lynx at none against Web Browser SMS's 2. Lynx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Web Browser SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. Lynx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Lynx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Web Browser SMS | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raphael Odermatt | A-Dato |
In-app purchases
Web Browser SMS
- Advanced Features$2.992 Months
- Advanced Features$0.99
Lynx
No in-app purchases
