# Holiday Messenger — Send personalized messages > Send personalized messages (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Ladd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holiday-messenger/id6754703559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Ladd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820956276) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-05-31 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holiday-messenger/id6754703559/reviews.md ## What is Holiday Messenger? Send personalized holiday greetings to everyone you care about - without group texts! HolidayMessenger lets you write your message once, choose your recipients, and send individual personal texts to each person. Each message is sent separately (not a group chat), so replies stay private!! Create templates for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions, personalize with names automatically, and send manually (free) or automate with Pro features. All your data stays on your device - privacy first, always. --- DETAILED FEATURES Message Templates • Create and save custom message templates for any occasion • Pre-loaded templates included for holidays, birthdays, and special events • Personalize with {FullName} and {FirstName} placeholders • Organize by category: Holidays, Birthdays, General, Seasonal • Edit, favorite, and manage your templates Smart Contact Selection • Native iOS contact picker with built-in search • Multiple phone number support • Create custom recipient groups and edit them anytime • Combine saved groups with ad-hoc picks • Access existing groups from your Contacts app Two Ways to Send FREE VERSION: • Compose your message and select recipients • Send manually through Apple's Messages app • Each message requires a quick tap to send • Perfect for smaller lists or one-off messages • Free messages end with a short "-Sent using HolidayMessenger" signature (removed in Pro) PRO VERSION ($1.99 one-time purchase): • Automated sending via Apple Shortcuts • Send to all recipients with one tap - no per-message interaction needed • Secure token-based system ensures your data stays private Message History • See all your sent messages in one place • View personalized messages for each recipient • Track when messages were sent • Delete individual or all history entries ***Privacy First*** • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud storage or third-party servers • Your contacts never leave your device • No tracking or analytics • Full control over your data PERFECT FOR • Holiday greetings (Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, etc.) • Birthday wishes • Thank you messages • Congratulations and celebrations • Staying in touch with friends and family • Sending personalized messages to groups without group chat chaos HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a template or write a custom message 2. Select your recipients from contacts 3. Review and personalize if needed 4. Send all at once (Pro) or send manually one by one (Free) For Pro users, the HolidayMessengerPro Shortcut handles automated sending through your Messages app, making it effortless to send personalized greetings to everyone on your list. FREE TO START HolidayMessenger is free to download and use. The free version includes: • Unlimited template creation • Contact selection and management • Manual message sending • Message history • All core messaging features Upgrade to Pro for just $1.99 (one-time purchase) to unlock: • Automated sending via Shortcuts • No per-message taps required WHY HOLIDAYMESSENGER? We've all been there - the holidays roll around and you want to send warm wishes to 20, 30, or even 50 people. But sending individual texts takes forever, and nobody wants to be stuck in a group text where everyone's replies ping your phone all day long. HolidayMessenger solves this by letting you write your message once, choose who should receive it, and send it as individual, personal texts to each person. It's like you typed them out one by one, but done in minutes instead of hours. Perfect for busy people who want to stay connected without the hassle. SUPPORT Questions or need help? We're here for you: • Email: support@holidaymessenger.com • Website: holidaymessenger.com • Privacy Policy: Available in app and on our website Download HolidayMessenger today and make sending personalized messages effortless! ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | HolidayMessengerPro | $3.99 | one-time | | Holiday Messenger Pro | $1.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-05-26 **Version 2.0 (build 57)** A big update for the summer — new ways to share, smarter groups, and a fix for long links. NEW — Photos and animated GIFs • Attach photos or animated GIFs from your Photo Library to any message • Works great with GIFs saved from Giphy — save to Photos, then send right from Holiday Messenger • Up to 5 attachments per message NEW — Smarter saved groups • Edit any saved group — rename it, add or remove members anytime • Loading a group now adds to your current recipients instead of replacing them, so you can combine a saved group with ad-hoc picks IMPROVED — Native contact picker • Switched to Apple's system contact picker for the familiar iOS look and feel • Built-in search and no extra permission prompt FIXED — Long links no longer break • Pasted YouTube and share-sheet links sometimes arrived at the recipient as a broken link — now resolved • Autocorrect and spell-check restored Plus a long list of stability, polish, and reliability fixes under the hood. ### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-02 Price Drop for the Holidays. 50% off for a limited time to $1.99 ### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-14 What's New in Version 1.0.1 Performance & Polish Update We've been busy making HolidayMessenger faster, smoother, and more reliable! What's Improved: • Faster app launch and navigation throughout • Enhanced keyboard behavior - it now appears when you want it and disappears when you don't (revolutionary, we know!) • Better tap-to-dismiss gestures • Reduced memory usage by over 50% • Improved overall stability and responsiveness • Various bug fixes and UI refinements Under the Hood: We removed over 1,500 lines of unnecessary code and reorganized the app's architecture. The result? A leaner, more polished messaging experience. This update focuses on making everything feel just a bit more delightful while you send heartfelt messages to the people you care about. Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@holidaymessenger.com Happy messaging! ### 1.0 — 2025-11-13 No release notes. ## More apps by Michael Ladd - [Where2Fly2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where2fly2/id6753877218) All apps by Michael Ladd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1820956276 --- *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 2026-05-31.*