Handcent SMS Alternatives for iPhone

Handcent SMS is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Handcent SMS and 15 are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Handcent SMS are WhatsApp, Zulip, SafeSwiss and Tinode.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightHandcent SMS is not according to our users
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    WhatsApp

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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    248 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    • WhatsApp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • WhatsApp is Free and ProprietaryHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Zulip

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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    221 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    • Zulip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zulip is Privacy focusedHandcent SMS is not according to our users
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    Anonymous SMS verification with non-VoIP phone numbers helps protect personal numbers on online platforms. Supports cards, cryptocurrency, and multiple payment methods, requires no personal information, and is ideal for temporary...

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    SafeSwiss

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    SafeSwiss The world’s most effective end to end encryption security solution including P2P Voice, encrypted email, encrypted storage, ephemeral text chat, docs share & group chat for mobile phone devices and PC's.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Tinode

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    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Tinode is the most popular SaaS alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Tinode is Free and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
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    BiP Messenger

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    With BiP, you can send pictures and videos, documents, audio files, locations as well as text messages. Holding the microphone button is enough to send the audio recording.?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    Sesame Chat

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    Sesame is a messaging app that gives you a self-aware digital assistant to protect messages on your behalf: your own Personal Cognitive Messenger™.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Silent Text

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    Silent Text – Secure Encrypted Texting

    Transmit secure encrypted text messages between Silent Circle members, anywhere, anytime with complete control over your mobile device.

    ** You must be a Silent Circle subscriber to use this app **

    Make secure messaging as easy as an ordin.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Silent Text is the most popular commercial alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Silent Text is Paid and ProprietaryHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
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    NYNJA

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    all-in-one Communication and Collaboration Platform. The NYNJA platform combines the benefits of instant chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, asset management collaboration, and much more, in one fast, easy and reliable platform.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Photo4Tune

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    Photo4tune is a free application that provides a simple way to capture and share the best moments of your life on your Android phone. All the photos you post will appear on the world’s map showing the place they were taken.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    SMSPool

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    Anonymous SMS verification with non-VoIP phone numbers helps protect personal numbers on online platforms. Supports cards, cryptocurrency, and multiple payment methods, requires no personal information, and is ideal for temporary, single-use, or disposable scenarios.

    8 SMSPool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    AtomJump.com

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    AtomJump.com is a well tuned hosted version of the free open-source AtomJump.org. It is free to chat publicly with your family, group or co-workers on your own group.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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