The difference between imessage and SMS

Different sending methods, different fees, different functions, etc.

1, different sending methods

SMS is a traditional messaging service based on mobile phone number, while iMessage is Apple's instant messaging service, which can only be transmitted between Apple devices.

2, the cost is different

Sending SMS usually requires a certain fee per SMS, which usually varies according to different carrier agreements. IMessage is connected by the Internet and is not restricted by network operators. The cost of sending a message usually includes the data traffic fee you pay.

3. Different functions

Short message is the basic communication tool between words and facial words. In addition to supporting text and facial characters, iMessage can also send pictures, videos, files, voice messages, sending locations and other functions.

Generally speaking, SMS is a universal and cross-platform messaging method, but its function is relatively simple. iMessage is a more powerful and exclusive instant messaging tool for Apple, but it can only be used between Apple devices.

Advantages and disadvantages of SMS:

1, the transmission channel is clear.

Short message group sending can also be done by gateway and card, but the arrival rate of sending is not as good as that of short message group sending platform. The reason is that the SMS sending platform has many sending channels and high sending arrival rate.

2, the operation is simple

The short message group sending platform used in the network background can independently write relevant text content according to the needs of the sender, which is simple to operate and convenient to modify. At the same time, unified transmission also ensures the accuracy of information.

3, the information capacity is small, and the attraction to people is small.

Short message platform is relatively boring because it can only edit text and lacks corresponding picture materials, and short message advertisements are rampant, so the reading rate is not necessarily too high. The sending cost of MMS is too high.

4. It is difficult to collect terminal data.

SMS platform needs corresponding numbers to send, and how to collect these numbers and how to send them to those customers after collection has become a very important issue, so the customer coverage of SMS platform is not necessarily comprehensive.

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