The true cost of myCRMSIM: $29/mo is just the beginning
myCRMSIM's $29/mo price only covers the software. You still need to buy and maintain your own Apple devices, pay for phone plans, and manage everything yourself. Here's what the real monthly cost looks like:
Cost item
| Item | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| myCRMSIM subscription | $29 | $290 |
| iPhone or Mac mini (amortized) | ~$25–50 | ~$300–600 |
| Phone plan / carrier | ~$25–50 | ~$300–600 |
| Device management & uptime | Your time | Your time |
| Replacing blocked numbers | Your time | Your time |
| myCRMSIM total (estimated) | $79–129+/mo | $890–1,490+/yr |
| Blooio total (everything included) | $39/mo | $468/yr |
Estimates based on typical device and carrier costs. myCRMSIM requires your own Apple hardware, SIM cards, and phone plans which are not included in their subscription price.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Blooio | myCRMSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure & Setup | Fully Managed (Cloud-Hosted) | Requires your own Apple devices |
| SIM Card / eSIM Required | Not needed | Required — eSIM or physical SIM |
| Phone Plan Required | Not needed — included in your plan | Required — you pay for your own plan |
| Device Hosting / Management | Not needed — we handle everything | You manage uptime, updates, and connectivity |
| Setup Time | Minutes — sign up and go | Hours — set up devices, SIMs, plans, and software |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | All-inclusive $39/mo | $29/mo + device + plan costs |
| True Monthly Cost (All-In) | $39 | $79–129+ |
| Free Trial | Yes | No credit card required |
| Pricing Transparency | Clear, upfront pricing on our site View pricing | $29/mo listed, but hidden infrastructure costs |
| Messaging & Reliability | ||
| RCS (Rich Communication Services) | Supported | Not offered |
| Daily Send Limits | Managed automatically for you | 50 unique contacts/day max |
| Risk of iMessage Account Ban | Auto un-ban — always stay online | Your account can get blocked by Apple |
| Auto Number Purchase | Never run out of bandwidth | Manual — buy and configure new SIMs |
| Calling Support | Supported | SMS only — no calling |
| Scalability | ||
| Scaling Up | Instant — add lines in clicks | Requires new devices, SIMs, and phone plans |
| Multi-Number Management | Centralized dashboard for all lines | Each number tied to a physical device |
| Developer & Support | ||
| API & Public Docs | Full REST API docs.blooio.com | Limited webhook API View their docs |
| MCP Server (Model Context Protocol) | Has MCP server | Not available |
| Support | Direct access to the founding team | Chat & support desk |
| Integrations | GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, n8n, IFTTT, Clay, Whop, API & more View all | GoHighLevel only |
Why agencies switch from myCRMSIM to Blooio
Zero infrastructure
No Mac, no iPhone, no SIM card, no phone plan. Blooio runs entirely in the cloud. You don't host anything, manage anything, or pay for any hardware. Sign up and start messaging in minutes.
Group chats & reactions
Blooio supports iMessage group chats and reactions (tapbacks) directly inside GoHighLevel. myCRMSIM doesn't support either. Engage your contacts with the full iMessage experience your customers expect.
Scales instantly
Need more numbers? Click a button. With myCRMSIM, scaling means buying more iPhones, more SIM cards, and more phone plans. Blooio scales from 1 to 100+ lines without ever touching hardware.
What you need to get started
With Blooio
- A GoHighLevel account
- An internet connection
- That's it — seriously
Total cost: $39/mo— everything included
With myCRMSIM
- A GoHighLevel account
- Your own Mac or iPhone
- A SIM card or eSIM
- A phone plan with a carrier
- Time to set up and maintain devices
- Time to manage blocked numbers
- Space for additional hardware
Total cost: $79–129+/mo— hardware and plans not included
Why teams choose Blooio over myCRMSIM
- Fully managed — zero infrastructure required
- No Mac, iPhone, SIM card, or phone plan needed
- Group chats and reactions in GoHighLevel
- Auto un-ban and risk tolerance monitoring
- Scale from 1 to 100+ lines instantly
- RCS support for modern messaging
- Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
- Free trial — no credit card required
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own iPhone or Mac to use Blooio?
No. Blooio is a fully managed, cloud-hosted iMessage service. You don't need to own any Apple devices, SIM cards, or phone plans. Everything is handled for you.
Does Blooio support group chats in GoHighLevel?
Yes. Blooio supports iMessage group chats directly within GoHighLevel. This is a feature myCRMSIM does not offer.
Does Blooio support iMessage reactions?
Yes. Blooio fully supports iMessage reactions (tapbacks) like likes, hearts, laughs, and more. myCRMSIM does not support reactions.
How does Blooio's pricing compare to myCRMSIM?
Blooio starts at $39/month and includes everything — fully managed infrastructure, phone numbers, and all features. myCRMSIM starts at $29/month but requires you to purchase your own iPhone or Mac, buy a phone plan, and manage the hardware yourself. The true cost of myCRMSIM is typically $79–129+/month.
What happens if my number gets blocked?
With Blooio, our auto un-ban technology keeps you online automatically. With myCRMSIM, if your iMessage account gets blocked, you may lose access to that number and need to manage the recovery yourself.
Can I scale to multiple numbers?
With Blooio, you can scale from 1 to 100+ lines instantly from your dashboard — no additional hardware needed. With myCRMSIM, each number requires its own physical device, SIM card, and phone plan.
What are the send limits?
Blooio manages sending limits automatically with built-in risk tolerance monitoring to keep your accounts safe. myCRMSIM recommends a maximum of 50 unique contacts per day per number, and exceeding this may result in your iMessage account getting blocked by Apple.
Does Blooio offer a free trial?
Yes. Blooio offers a free trial with no credit card required, so you can experience the full platform before committing.
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