# Fext - Group Text Messaging — Bulk SMS - Private Texting > Private group SMS messaging app for individual one-on-one delivery. (iPhone/iPad app by Pericarp Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 551 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 82 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-07-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews.md ## What is Fext? Fext is a texting app for iPhone and iPad. Send one message to many people; each person receives it as a private one-on-one SMS. Simple, fast, organized, and personal — like Messages, but built to scale. Simple texting at its finest. Built for real-world outreach • Send text messages that read like individual conversations • Run clean, direct group texts without noisy threads • Create flexible groups and reuse templates • Attach photos, video, or audio when needed Why people choose it They want a group messaging app that behaves like Messages, not a group chat. They want easy texting with a personal feel. They want the speed of SMS, without reply-all clutter. They want to reach people fast and keep communication clear and direct. If you’re looking for a group text app that can send clean group texts and stay simple, Fext was built for that. Group text. Personal delivery.  You will need a subscription in order to get access to app's features. Each subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app’s features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Questions: contact@pericarp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Private one-on-one SMS delivery - No noisy group threads - Create flexible groups - Reuse message templates - Attach photos, video, or audio ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month | | Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months | | Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month | | Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days | | Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year | | Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days | | Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days | | Unlimited | $69.99 | per year | | Unlimited | $29.99 | per month | | Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days | | Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year | | Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time | | 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time | | 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time | | 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Fext? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ⭐️ Great messaging app - 🚀 Amazing text app - 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind - 📢 Frequent updates add new features **Cons** - 🤯 Not user friendly at all - 🤔 Can't use own phone number - 💰 Expensive and obtrusive - 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall - 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money - 🤷‍♂️ Doesn't work properly **Commonly reported bugs** - Verification process fails - Can't log in or sign up - Scheduled texts not sent - Glitches and crashes **Most requested features** - Allow scheduling texts from own number - Integrate with iPhone Messages app - Add auto-search function for Pro numbers - Provide better customer support and communication ## Recent user reviews (10 of 89) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-11-15, version 4.0.38* Not user friendly AT ALL!! 1. You have to send INDIVIDUAL text messages. Not in one text blast, as suggested in advertising 2. Worse, in my group of 95, it tells me that 37 people didn’t get sent a message - WITHOUT TELLING ME WHICH 37!!! So now I have to cross reference which people got the message in my inbox 3. And of course, there’s no number to call for tech support. I dropped this waste of money right away!! ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-09-21, version 4.0.36* I downloaded this as there is a Reddit post stating you can schedule texts from this app. There is actually no way to schedule texts on this app. ### 2/5 — Not upfront about pricing *2025-07-16, version 4.0.15* Another app that doesn’t give you pricing until you install it ### 1/5 — Error *2025-06-29, version 4.0.4* Showing as my number is linked and cant log in. ### 5/5 — Is there a problem? *2025-06-28* Hello, why can't I log in after I canceled my account and changed to another number? It says that the verification of phone number failed. **Developer response:** Hi 天朗枫香, Thank you very much for downloading Fext and sharing a review. This issue is now resolved with the latest version, could you please update the app and let us know if you have any issues at contact@pericarp.io? Best, Pericarp Team ### 1/5 — Failed to verify the phone number *2025-06-28, version 4.0.3* Just tried the app, but can’t get past the number verification process due to “Exceeded quota.”? I don’t know what that really means and ir doesn’t say much of what it is either. I just opened the app, how can I exceed the quota if I am just trying it for the first time? ### 1/5 — Failed to verify… *2025-06-28* FEXT Lifetime Unlimited downloaded successfully. I’m still unsure if that means unlimited use without any subscription or there’s still a subscription required. It’s irrelevant because when entering my phone number I got the following error, “Failed to verify the phone number Exceeded quota.” I don’t know what that means but I can’t go any farther. I’m deleting FEXT until I get a response from the developer. **Developer response:** Hi Kplan23, Thank you very much for downloading Fext and sharing a review. This issue is now resolved with the latest version, could you please update the app and let us know if you have any issues at contact@pericarp.io? Best, Pericarp Team ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. *2025-06-27, version 4.0.3* Cannot even login. I use the same number and Apple ID. Don’t waste your time and money. Failed to verify the Code [ERROR_PROVIDER_ALREADY_LINKED ] - User can only be linked to one identity for the given provider. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2025-06-27, version 4.0.3* When I enter my phone number a message says:failed to verify the phone number ### 1/5 — Failed to register my phone *2025-06-27, version 4.0.3* Try to register but unfortunately failed all time ## Frequently asked questions about Fext ### What does Fext do? Fext is a texting application that allows you to send a single message to many people. Each recipient receives the message as a private, one-on-one SMS, ensuring individual conversations without the clutter of group chat threads. It's designed for simple, personal, and efficient communication. ### How does Fext handle group texts? Instead of creating a group chat, Fext sends each message individually to every contact on your list. This means each person receives the text as if it were a personal message from you, and their replies will only come to you, not to the entire group. ### Is Fext free to use? No, Fext requires a subscription to access its features. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current payment period ends. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal at the same price. ### What devices is Fext compatible with? Fext is available for iPhone and iPad devices. You will need a compatible Apple device to use the application. ### What are the main benefits of using Fext? The primary benefit is sending group texts that feel like individual conversations, avoiding reply-all chaos. It offers a simple, fast, and organized way to reach people personally and directly, making it ideal for real-world outreach and maintaining clear communication. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.43 — 2026-08-10 Polish and bug fixes. ### 4.0.42 — 2026-07-27 Updated navigation to be more intuitive. ### 4.0.41 — 2026-01-22 Updated navigation to be more intuitive. ### 4.0.40 — 2026-01-08 Updated navigation to be more intuitive. ### 4.0.39 — 2025-12-04 Updated navigation to be more intuitive. ## Apps similar to Fext | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Reach: Fast SMS Text and Email](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-fast-sms-text-and-email/id1201534974) | 4.8 (7,406) | Free | Productivity | | [Text Number-Phone Text Message](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-number-phone-text-message/id1639787026) | 4.7 (11,300) | Free | Productivity | | [My Second Line Text Voice Call](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-second-line-text-voice-call/id1531644835) | 4.7 (7,186) | Free | Productivity | | [Line2 - Second Phone Number](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557) | 4.4 (19,855) | Free | Productivity | | [Group Text \| Mass Message](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831) | 4.3 (5,808) | Free | Productivity | | [AutoSender - Automatic Texting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autosender-automatic-texting/id1375015129) | 3.1 (777) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Pericarp Inc. - [Unbiased News: Rectangle Daily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unbiased-news-rectangle-daily/id1527228489) All apps by Pericarp Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312 ## Related topics [group text free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/group-text-free) · [text later](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-later) · [mass text message](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mass-text-message) · [group sms with delivery report](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/group-sms-with-delivery-report) · [groupmeals business](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/groupmeals-business) · [hifutureself](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hifutureself) · [simple texting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/simple-texting) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*