SMS Export

Name: SMS Export
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 3 (157 reviews)
Author: Fabrizio Farenga

By: Fabrizio Farenga

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Features & Capabilities

SMS Export lets you copy iPhone SMS and iMessages to PC or Mac using a free desktop companion app. No complex setup required. Then export conversations to common formats for backup or printing.

Export formats include Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, and EML; you can select one or all contacts, sort messages by date, and save backups for easy access and printing.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Fabrizio Farenga

Rating:

3.00

(157)

Version:

2.0.1 Last updated: 2016-09-13

Version code:

841383642

Creation date:

2009-05-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

2.87MB

Price:

4.99

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 148,274 ▼ 192

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Developed by:

Fabrizio Farenga

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sms-export/id316914912

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: many praise exporting SMS to Excel/text with filtering and strong developer support, especially for large conversations and record-keeping. However, multiple reviewers report a difficult setup, reliance on desktop backups and activation codes, and compatibility issues with newer iPhone/Mac/iTunes changes. Some note slow indexing and occasional incomplete exports, and others question the UX. Overall, it can be powerful but requires patience and alignment with current Apple ecosystem changes.

Pros

Exports SMS to Excel, text, and other spreadsheet-friendly formats
Offers flexible export options with filtering and multiple formats
Responsive, helpful customer support from the developer (e.g., quick guidance)
Capable of handling large conversations and long message histories
Useful for record-keeping or legal/documentation of messages

Cons

Difficult setup requiring a desktop app, PC connection, and backing up the iPhone
Activation often requires a secret code or manual support contact, which can be frustrating
Mixed compatibility with newer iPhone/Mac/iTunes changes and ecosystem updates
User interface and documentation can be lacking, not very intuitive
Reports of incomplete exports (e.g., only incoming messages) and lengthy indexing for large datasets

Recent reviews

This is the only one I’ve found that works like I want! I.E. a spreadsheet instead of pictures. The dated instructions call for iTunes to backup your iPhone, but just use Finder. After it’s backed up locally, set the Mac version’s Configuration to find your backups at: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup It’s a no-brainer from there.

by Ge*****, 2026-05-11

I’m sure this likely works but it’s not easy to make happen. Didn’t export easily and I wasted money and time. Too outdated.

by ES*****, 2026-03-14

This app requires you to connect to your computer, back up your ENTIRE iPhone onto your desktop, and then you supposedly can access your texts from iTunes on your non Mac computer…if I had time to download my entire life onto my computer I wouldn’t be buying apps.