# Textwiz

> Bulk messaging app for personalized, private individual message sending. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Dougherty.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textwiz/id409087945 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Dougherty](https://appshunter.io/developer/350007909)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textwiz/id409087945/reviews.md

## What is Textwiz?

TextWiz allows you to easily send messages to your friends or clients. Messages are sent directly from your phone and responses are received in the Messages app, the same way as if you had individually messaged each recipient.

Join those who have sent millions of messages with TextWiz!

Great for:
* Notifying clients about promotions.
* Sending holiday wishes (without the usual annoying group text).

App features:
* No subscription costs or recurring fees.
* No setup required - use contacts directly from your phone’s address book.
* Fast support with in-app contact us link.
* Load message or recipient list from previously sent messages
* Resume sending messages if TextWiz is re-launched or shutdown while sending.

Group features:
* Group management built-in.
* Groups are seamlessly exported back into the system address book (when supported).

Message features:
* Insert custom fields (First name, Last name, etc) into your message.
* Recipients won’t see the message as a group message and can’t see other recipients.
* Attach a photo or screenshot to your message.
* Save a message as a template for quick re-use later.

Note that each message will be presented and need to be confirmed before it is sent. This also allows for message customization with the built in dynamic fields. Although every message will be the same without the use of dynamic fields, confirming the messages is required due to limitations in the iOS.

## Key features

- Send personalized messages
- No group text appearance
- Use contacts directly
- Insert custom fields
- Attach photos
- Save message templates
- Resume interrupted sending

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textwiz/id409087945/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-01-18*

I wanted to be able to BCC groups, but Apple has some proprietary restrictions that doesn’t allow this basic function. Textwiz is great for me. I have 4 groups that I message regularly. The groups are easy to manage and the messages look great.

### 1/5 — Waste of time and money

*2020-04-05, version 4.1*

Not intuitive — period.

### 2/5 — Frustrated

*2016-12-18, version 4.0.1*

This is my second time downloading this app and now I remember why I stopped using it.  It forces closes in the middle of sending out texts (first problem), and when I reopen the app it starts from the beginning instead of where we left off (second problem). Is there a fix for this issue???

### 5/5 — Not bad, but doesn't do what I really need it to do

*2016-05-25, version 3.7.2*

Sure, you can create a group and send personalized text messages. But the messages are sent 1 at a time. So the app loads the message and you hit send. If you've got a group of 50 then you wait and hit send 50 times. 

There is a free app that does the same thing, but the free app has ads. So not bad, but not ideal. Probably not worth the money.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2015-11-27*

This is the only TXT app that can send to a group of contacts separately that I could find.

This is important because people in the group will not be able to see who else is on the group and if they reply to you the TXT does not reply to the whole group.

Well done.

### 3/5 — Textwiz good could be better

*2015-01-05, version 3.7.1*

If a few things could be corrected I would rank it a 5. 
There needs to be a smoother transition of selecting groups and sending the text. Often groups from previous texts are still showing up the the new text. 
It has also been crashing a lot lately and not saving the new message information.

### 2/5 — FIX BUGS !!!

*2014-09-25, version 3.7*

This is frustrating. I have been using this app for ever a year faithfully with no issues. Now all of a sudden; I can't send messages at all. And when they do. They skip over each other and says "message cancelled, send remaining option" when I cancelled no message to begin with. Please fix this. This is not compatible with IOS8 !!!!!!!!!

### 3/5 — Not compatible with iOS 8

*2014-09-20, version 3.7*

Please update to work with iOS 8. It cancels every other person in a list.

### 5/5 — A "Must-Have" for Youth Pastors!

*2014-08-21, version 3.7*

Love this app! Yes, there are a few quirks when you have a lot of contacts. But overall, it is a great app! I use it multiple times a week for many different groups.

### 5/5 — Aaaammmzzzingg

*2014-05-24, version 3.6.1*

I love that everyone can feel like a group text is a personal text from me!! And unlike other texting apps I an flip my phone horizontally which is how I normally text! I love it and all the other apps mikecheck development has made.

## Frequently asked questions about Textwiz

### How does Textwiz handle privacy for recipients?

Recipients will not see the message as a group message and cannot see other recipients. Each message is sent individually from your phone, ensuring privacy.

### Can I use my existing contacts with Textwiz?

Yes, Textwiz uses contacts directly from your phone's address book, so no setup is required. Groups can also be exported back into the system address book.

### What is the cost of Textwiz?

Textwiz is a paid app, costing $1.99. There are no subscription costs or recurring fees associated with its use.

### Can I send photos with Textwiz?

Yes, you can attach a photo or screenshot to your message when sending it through Textwiz.

### What happens if Textwiz is closed while sending messages?

You can resume sending messages if Textwiz is re-launched or shut down while sending. This ensures your messages are not lost.

### Does Textwiz support personalization of messages?

Yes, you can insert custom fields such as First Name and Last Name into your messages, allowing for personalized communication.

### How often is Textwiz updated?

The latest version, 5.1, was released on April 9, 2021. While updates are not frequent, the app is stable and functional for its core purpose.

### What devices is Textwiz compatible with?

Textwiz is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS and has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2021-04-09

- Display unified contacts so they do not show as duplicates
- UI Improvements when device is in Dark Mode

### 5.0 — 2021-03-29

Application internals have been modernized to prepare for future improvements

### 4.1 — 2017-12-21

Fix groups failing to save properly.
Update UI for new devices.

### 4.0.3 — 2017-01-26

Fix reported crashes

### 4.0.2 — 2016-12-20

- Send messages in sorted order.
- Add more diagnostics information to Contact Us email.
- Fix resume sending message showing too often.
- Import contacts asynchronously on app launch whenever possible.
- Trigger sync of contact data if address book is modified while Textwiz is running.

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