Best SMS Recovery Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to sms recovery or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top SMS Recovery Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Recover Deleted MessagesRecover Deleted MessagesFree4.1★ (277)YesYesNov 2026
2Recover Deleted Messages - RDMRecover Deleted Messages - RDMFree4.2★ (5)YesYesNov 2026
3Tiger Data Recovery:RescueTiger Data Recovery:RescueFree4.4★ (641)NoYesNov 2026
4Recover Deleted Messages APPSRecover Deleted Messages APPSFree4.4★ (499)YesYesNov 2026
5Message Recovery - WarbiMessage Recovery - WarbiFree4.4★ (1.4K)NoYesNov 2026
6Messages Recovery : RestoreMessages Recovery : RestoreFree3.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
7RoboForm Password ManagerRoboForm Password ManagerFree4.7★ (49K)NoYesNov 2026
8SMS Forwarder - MMS & RCSSMS Forwarder - MMS & RCSFree4.3★ (25)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for SMS Recovery

Recover Deleted Messages#1

Recover Deleted Messages by 航 詹

Chat Backup,Message Recovery
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.1(277 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Securely back up and view your chat messages, photos, videos, and files. This app offers a private, local saving mode with password protection to prevent unauthorized access. Access all your saved content within the app without restrictions.

4.4😊(641 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily recover deleted data from iOS devices, including photos, videos, messages, and chat histories. It also offers AI-powered photo restoration and enhancement, file management, and a Bluetooth device finder.

What We Love

  • 👍 Effective data recovery
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient recovery process
  • 💡 Versatile recovery options (WhatsApp, photos, videos, etc.)
  • 🔒 Reliable backup support
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Intuitive data preview feature
  • 👍 Responsive customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some users reported issues with recovering certain file types (e.g., PDFs)
  • 🐛 Occasional billing and subscription issues
  • 🐛 Lack of clarity on device/OS compatibility

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FAQ about SMS Recovery

What are the best sms recovery apps for iPhone?
Recover Deleted Messages tops our sms recovery apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 277 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top sms recovery apps we rank are free to download, including Recover Deleted Messages and Recover Deleted Messages - RDM.
Recover Deleted Messages shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ sms recovery apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.