# TextMagic vs Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS

The clearest difference is rating: TextMagic at 4.8 against Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS's 3.3. TextMagic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TextMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

TextMagic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextMagic has 268 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of TextMagic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextMagic | Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmagic/id1107866161/reviews)** | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-text-alerts-sms-and-mms/id1555710450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TextMagic Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107866160) | [Vimbly MTA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555710452) |

## What reviewers say

### TextMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmagic/id1107866161)

This business-focused application enables bulk SMS sending and two-way conversations. It provides real-time delivery monitoring, contact management, and instant mobile contact import. The app synchronizes seamlessly with its web counterpart for multi-device use.

**Highlights:** Send bulk text messages, Two-way SMS conversations, Push notifications for new messages, Monitor delivery rates and history, Manage contacts and templates, Import mobile contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for client communication
- 🚀 Efficient for mass SMS marketing
- 💡 Refined and feature-rich
- 👍 Essential for business operations
- 👍 Good for storing and contacting customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult setup process
- ❌ Unreliable message delivery
- ❌ Poor customer support
- ❌ Unexpected price increases
- ❌ Illegal account withdrawals

**Reported bugs**

- App terminated on signup
- Messages not being sent
- Server is off, no login
- SMS messages not delivered
- Messages come through multiple times

**Requested features**

- Ability to use landscape mode on iPad
- Signature block and other templates
- Image capacity


### Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-text-alerts-sms-and-mms/id1555710450)

This app enables businesses and organizations to send SMS and MMS marketing campaigns. It simplifies reaching audiences, driving sales, and engaging customers through automated messages, contact management, and performance reporting.

**Highlights:** Send SMS and MMS campaigns, Schedule and automate messages, Manage contact groups and lists, Add images to messages, Track campaign performance, Keyword-based subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Messages | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic | $24.99 | per month |
| 500 Messages | $24.99 | per month |
| 1,000 Messages | $33.99 | per month |
| Starter | $34.99 | per month |
| 1,000 Messages | $43.99 | per month |
| 2,000 Messages | $52.99 | per month |
| 100 Messages/month | $54.99 | per year |
| Standard | $58.99 | per month |
| 2,000 Messages | $73.99 | per month |
| 5,000 Messages | $93.99 | per month |
| Professional | $139.99 | per month |
| Basic | $229.99 | per year |
| 500 Messages/month | $239.99 | per year |
| Plus | $249.99 | per month |
| 10,000 Messages | $274.99 | per month |
| 2,000 Messages/month | $699.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextMagic free?

TextMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS free?

Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TextMagic or Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS?

TextMagic is rated higher. TextMagic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS averages 3.3 from 34 ratings.

### Do TextMagic or Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS have ads?

Neither TextMagic nor Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextMagic or Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS?

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS every 2 months. Most recently, TextMagic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mobile Text Alerts | SMS & MMS on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*