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Pager vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Pager's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Pager
This App
Messages: Text SMS
Nemesis
B-Chat - Simple Bluetooth Chat
Contender
Messages : SMS & Private Chat
Contender
Sakari Chat
Contender
Diligent Messenger
Contender
Simple Dialer for WA
Peer
Web Scan Tool - Dual Accounts
Peer
Whats Web – Dual Messenger App
Peer
WAMR: Reveal Deleted Messages
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperAMC Logic LTDGraphic SniperStanislav SvecOogway AppsSakari, IncDiligent CorporationStuart RobinsonZipoAppsGohel PrakashbhaiJadavbhai Vekariya
CategoryProductivityCommunicationProductivityCommunicationUtilitiesBusinessUtilitiesToolsSocial NetworkingSocial Networking
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroidiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.7 / 54.3 / 51.0 / 54.4 / 53.0 / 54.7 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 54.3 / 5
Ratings Count1310,62511592190003
PriceFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateAug 1, 2009Feb 28, 2023Aug 12, 2018Oct 15, 2025Aug 31, 2018May 27, 2016Feb 4, 2026May 15, 2025Apr 27, 2026Jul 31, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 16, 2018Mar 28, 2026Feb 4, 2026May 12, 2026Nov 5, 2025May 6, 2026Apr 24, 2026May 25, 2025Apr 28, 2026Mar 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterrible---mixed-mixed---
Score25/100---50/100-55/100---
Praises
  • Virtual paging service integration provides reliable notification delivery for professional on-call workflows
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  • Integration with professional web-based bulk messaging dashboards
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Complaints
  • Persistent notification failures and lack of repeat alerts disrupt critical on-call communication workflows
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  • Lack of offline message queuing
  • Absence of native message scheduling
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Requests
  • Persistent audible alert settings to ensure critical pages are received during silent phone modes
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Multi-device synchronization for up to five devices provides specific utility for professional hardware management
  • SSL-based security establishes a baseline for professional trust
  • Dedicated telephony integration provides a unique B2B utility for legacy paging workflows
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  • Peer-to-peer Bluetooth protocol enables communication in zero-coverage environments
  • Privacy-first architecture eliminates server-side data risks
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  • CRM-integrated messaging workflow [HubSpot/Pipedrive integration]
  • Enterprise-grade bulk SMS dashboard [Web-based service]
  • Closed-loop integration with Diligent Boards secures executive-level decision workflows.
  • Role-based access controls satisfy strict corporate governance requirements.
  • Minimalist UI reduces cognitive load for one-time messaging tasks
  • Ad-free model removes friction for casual users
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Weaknesses
  • Notification failures and lack of repeat alerts in the latest release
  • Subscription management issues and support unresponsiveness
  • Premium tier at $19.99/month exceeds category median
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  • $0.99 price point creates a high barrier to entry
  • Lack of feature parity with standard SMS apps
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  • No offline message queuing [Android/iOS]
  • Missing native scheduling [Android/iOS]
  • 3.0-star rating [Platform average]
  • Gated access model limits user acquisition to existing enterprise customers.
  • Lack of AI-driven automation features compared to messaging rivals.
  • No updates since Jan 2024 creates compatibility risk
  • Android-only rating of 3.62 signals technical drift
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Pricingsubscriptionfreepaidfreesubscriptionfreefreefreefreefree
MomentumZombie---MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceActive--
Update Cadence2 versions, ~2742d avg---2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~1d avg5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~38d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~821d avg3 versions--

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