Alternatives
DefaultSMS alternatives
The 10 most successful Social Networking apps similar to DefaultSMS on the United States App Store as of Oct 9, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to DefaultSMS. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. (4.7★ from 18,735,695 ratings).
Compared with DefaultSMS
DefaultSMS by Vincent Neo: 4.7★ from 3 ratings · Paid $0.99 · success 14/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | 4.7★ | 19M | #3 | Free download | 87 |
| 2 | ThreadsInstagram, Inc. | 4.6★ | 2.3M | #2 | Free download | 89 |
| 3 | Signal - Private MessengerSignal Messenger, LLC | 4.7★ | 1.1M | #10 | Free download | 80 |
| 4 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.8★ | 923K | #9 | Free download | 80 |
| 5 | Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360 | 4.8★ | 3.1M | #6 | Free download | 85 |
| 6 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.5★ | 29M | #4 | Free download | 84 |
| 7 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.7★ | 3.6M | #7 | Free download | 83 |
| 8 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 14M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 9 | Google MeetGoogle | 4.8★ | 2.3M | #11 | Free download | 82 |
| 10 | Free Tone - Calling & TextingTextMe, Inc. | 4.7★ | 63K | #5 | Paid $1.99 | 73 |
Questions about DefaultSMS alternatives
- What is the best alternative to DefaultSMS?
- WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 87/100 and 18,735,695 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to DefaultSMS?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Signal - Private Messenger and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited are free to download.
- What apps are similar to DefaultSMS?
- Apps similar to DefaultSMS include WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Signal - Private Messenger, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, Life360: Family Safety & GPS and Facebook.