# SMACK app: Group Communication — Mass SMS + events + group chat > Group communication platform for organizations, personal connections, and businesses. (iPhone/iPad app by SmackSocial, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-app-group-communication/id1610593953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SmackSocial, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603756882) - Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.16/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 119 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2022-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-app-group-communication/id1610593953/reviews.md ## What is SMACK app? Organization accounts (free): Set up your organization communication in less than 2 minutes. Church groups, clubs, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, etc. Import a contact list of your members' names and phone numbers in any format (members can also join by searching for you in the app), send events and announcements directly to your members, if they don't have the app they get your events and announcements as individual SMS texts. Group your members - group chatter is separated from events/announcements and members can choose which notifications to receive. Personal accounts (free): Connect with friends, clubs, teams, church groups and more. Coordinate planned and last-minute hangouts/events with temporary chats dedicated to the hangout/event. Friends not on the app will be invited by individual SMS text. Hangout/event details are separate from the chat so they never get buried. Discover local events and activities, find community, meet friends through friends. Business accounts (start free): Post your activities and events on a platform dedicated to getting together and finding things to do. When people follow your business your events are in their feed and part of their regular social life. Business Accounts get advanced analytics - reach, views, opens, shares, and more. Business accounts are free until you hit 200 followers, then you can choose to pay per post or a small monthly fee for unlimited posts. ## Key features - Organization account setup - Contact list import - Event and announcement broadcasting - SMS fallback for non-app users - Temporary event chats - Discover local events - Business analytics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited Business Account | $14.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Single Drift Post | $6.99 | one-time | | Single Activity Post | $4.99 | one-time | | Boost Post | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-app-group-communication/id1610593953/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Confusing *2024-07-28* I’m so confused by this app and the friends request is sooo confusing. It will show these friends but doesn’t tell you why so you assume they are friend requests but they’re not, you have to request them? Like what? The chat is the only thing that works. ### 1/5 — Not at all how it was described to me *2024-06-16* When I first heard about this app, it was at a pitch competition, and the CEO described calendars and chat tools, but failed to mention anything about a discover feature. I'm about to start working on building a group, and quickly realized this is NOT the tool I'm looking for. There's no calendar, just a tab full of random events (they call them drifts, so get used to using lingo no one in their right mind would have any idea what you're talking about), a discovery page, group management, and settings (pretty sure I'm missing one, but oh well). Anyways, if you're trying to build a group and send them to the app, I have very little doubt they're going to get lost trying to figure out to find the group specific events and wind up deleting the app and just waiting for texts. Not to mention the discovery page will probably cause more mayhem for you as a group manager, especially if you're trying to create a group. Also, you can tell they're not taking any feedback from the negative reviews because they shoot out the EXACT same canned response to everyone that leaves a bad review. I'm off to find an app that actually works for my needs! **Developer response:** We take feedback in our on-app live support chat. It reaches our head of Product (me) directly and lets us send screenshots back and forth and discuss design changes and feature needs. We're very transparent on upcoming changes and take feedback very seriously. You'll note that all two of the past negative reviews were about a marketing campaign and had the same concern, so they received the same response. You did not use the support chat so I'll answer your questions here. 1. The event feed/discovery. The discovery section is a small horizontal slider that appears below events that you make. Events that you create appear in chronological order, and fill the feed vertically from the top, pushing the discovery slider to the bottom. We have not had any reported issues where an organization's members have been confused on this point, but are open to design changes if that changes. 2. They're called Drifts as a branding thing. We've found the word "Event" can make something sound too formal and a "hang out" or "activity" can be too informal. We're still reviewing and may get rid of the word. We appreciate the feedback! 3. The Discovery page Is going to be relocated away from the bottom navigation bar to simplify the app. This update will be in the next six weeks. Other updates to the UI include simplifying the iconography so the feed will be a calendar icon, filter options will be consolidated, Drift (event) feed items will look more like group chats, event information for Drifts will be at the top of a chat instead of in a separate page. We're also speeding up the bulk import process, adding scheduled announcements, and custom reminder times. 4. Feedback Every new organization gets a personal message from me when they make an account. This starts a live one-on-one conversation where I answer all questions, explain features, take feedback and discuss design changes and updates. By the way all of the design changes and updates mentioned in point 3 came from feedback in my conversations with our users in the app in the last four weeks. I don't check our app-store reviews as often, usually about twice a month. On-app I usually respond within 10 minutes. Best, Kent ### 4/5 — Issues *2024-05-21* I just want to recommend making it easier to identify what is causing notifications. My smack social app usually has a number of notifications, and it can be challenging to clear them. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! We're currently working on a way to clear all notifications. We're gathering feedback on how people use the notification page. When you open the page it marks all notifications as read, and then keeps them in order. This lets you reference them in the future so you know when an import was completed, how long ago you refreshed your member list etc. Individual notifications in the page can be deleted by tapping and holding. You can change which notifications you receive by tapping the ... at the top right of the page. We're working on simplifying and clarifying the notification options. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! I'm always available by direct messaging @SMACK in the app. ### 5/5 — Great platform and excellent customer service *2024-04-08* Smack Social has been a game changer for me and my church organization! Communication about events has never been better. Every time I have sent a message to the app admins I have gotten a response within a few hours (sometimes within minutes). They are super helpful and great at providing information. ### 5/5 — I don't understand *2024-01-30* I love the concept, and I love the way it could work. I wish there were a video that explained how it works. I've been trying to figure out how to text multiple people and haven't been able to if you guys could do that. Maybe a YouTube channel video with everything about this app that’d be awesome. **Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to post a review! Apologies for the late response. We've have a strong focus on in-app explanations and things are much clearer now than they were in January. We have a tutorial series planned in the next few months. Check out the updated UI, it should all make a lot more sense, and if you have any questions at all DM @smacksocial on the app. I usually respond within a couple of minutes. Thanks again! - Kent ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2024-01-12* What a great app! So needed! I’m telling everyone about it! ### 5/5 — Smacktastic *2023-09-10* Drop the “social.” Just “Smack.” It’s cleaner. But in all seriousness, great app. Works well, it’s intuitive, easy to find cool events and set up my own stuff. Love it! ### 1/5 — Sneaky false advertising *2023-09-10* Don’t use since they use fake QR codes for a activity calendar that ends up taking you to the app for you to go to the app to get more traffic. Poor management and business moves and I won’t be using. No idea if said app is any good or not, but I lost respect for that move. **Developer response:** Hi! So sorry for the bad experience. Here's a quick explanation of SmackSocial, as well as an apology for any missteps - SmackSocial makes hanging out easier. Each event has a chat that goes away when the event is over, and if your friends aren't on the app they get individual text invites. So you can invite your friends, you can coordinate, and you're not stuck in a group chat with strangers asking to borrow eggs like your ward's GroupMe (until you mute it). We're teaming up with businesses to fill the discover page with stuff that doesn't usually get posted on Snap stories - like music nights and craft nights. The first week of school has a lot of parties, but we're keeping the social buzz alive with more stuff to do than just dance parties so stay tuned. If your ward isn't on the app yet -- we apologize for the flyer. They were to raise awareness but we don't have the ward boundaries of which wards are on the app so far. As you plan your own hang outs (camping, pickleball, movie nights, game nights, etc) and feel the frustration of texting dozens of people on a handful of apps to coordinate, and as you experience the chaotic purgatory that is ward group chats, we hope you'll save yourself the time and hassle and let SmackSocial do the work instead. If you have any suggestions or ideas feel free to send them to support@smacksocial.com - we read every email and work to create the best platform possible to hang out. Thanks! ### 1/5 — Pretty redundant *2023-09-07* I'm mostly upset with this app for the way they advertised by taping a QR code to my door with "Ward Social Calendar", baiting me into installing. Not cool. But since I had the app I decided to look around, and it does exactly the same job as being in my college's Snapchat story or following any account on Instagram or just looking at flyers on campus. "But oh, you get a 'discount' at this one party if you have the app!" Dude, I live in a college town where free parties are happening every night that are better than the stupid SmackSocial paid one. And again, I hear about them just because I have the Snapchat app, which I also use for other things. Seriously can't think of a reason why you'd need this app if you're even the slightest bit engaged with your community in ANY other way. **Developer response:** Hi! So sorry for the bad experience. Here's a quick explanation of SmackSocial, as well as an apology for any missteps - SmackSocial makes hanging out easier. Each event has a chat that goes away when the event is over, and if your friends aren't on the app they get individual text invites. So you can invite your friends, you can coordinate, and you're not stuck in a group chat with strangers asking to borrow eggs like your ward's GroupMe (until you mute it). We're teaming up with businesses to fill the discover page with stuff that doesn't usually get posted on Snap stories - like music nights and craft nights. The first week of school has a lot of parties, but we're keeping the social buzz alive with more stuff to do than just dance parties so stay tuned. If your ward isn't on the app yet -- we apologize for the flyer. They were to raise awareness but we don't have the ward boundaries of which wards are on the app so far. As you plan your own hang outs (camping, pickleball, movie nights, game nights, etc) and feel the frustration of texting dozens of people on a handful of apps to coordinate, and as you experience the chaotic purgatory that is ward group chats, we hope you'll save yourself the time and hassle and let SmackSocial do the work instead. If you have any suggestions or ideas feel free to send them to support@smacksocial.com - we read every email and work to create the best platform possible to hang out. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Group me👎 *2022-09-20, version 2022.09.09* Great for organizing things with friends! ## Frequently asked questions about SMACK app ### What is SMACK app? SMACK app is a platform designed for group communication. It allows organizations, personal groups, and businesses to share events, announcements, and engage in group chats. It also offers SMS fallback for users who don't have the app installed, ensuring everyone receives important information. ### How does SMACK app handle communication for groups without the app? If a member of your group does not have the SMACK app installed, they will receive your events and announcements as individual SMS texts. This ensures that all members, regardless of app usage, stay informed about group activities and important messages. ### Is SMACK app free to use? Organization and personal accounts are free to use. Business accounts are also free until you reach 200 followers. After that, you can choose a pay-per-post model or a small monthly fee for unlimited posts. ### What kind of groups can use SMACK app? The app is versatile and can be used by a wide range of groups, including church groups, clubs, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, friends coordinating hangouts, and businesses promoting their activities and events. ### Can I discover local events with SMACK app? Yes, the app allows users to discover local events and activities. It aims to help people find community and connect with others through shared interests and events. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2024.11.07 — 2024-11-12 Bug fixes. ### 2024.10.08 — 2024-10-12 Bug fixes and UI improvements. ### 2024.09.27 — 2024-10-03 Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements. ### 2024.09.03 — 2024-09-13 New organization features: - May now add members to groups when importing. - People can sign up for text notifications via a code. New business features: - Businesses can now promote on SMACK for free. - Refreshed the business account experience. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements. ### 2024.08.29 — 2024-09-03 Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements. ## Apps similar to SMACK app | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash/id1578488400) | 3.7 (13) | Free | Social Networking | | [Click Social](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-social/id6479333190) | 4.4 (5) | Free | Social Networking | | [YSA Profiles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ysa-profiles/id6447492318) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Social Networking | | [Chattle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chattle/id1525930719) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero/id1632645305) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Social Networking | | [Peepalike](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peepalike/id1560568386) | — | Free | Social Networking | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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