TextMagic vs SMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TextMagic
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.
- 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
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THIS APP IS ONLY FOR BUSINESS USERS. NO PERSONAL MESSAGES CAN BE SENT. The TextMagic mobile app is an additional tool in our business text messaging service. This mobile app allows you to: - send bulk text messages - have two-way SMS conversations - receive push notifications about new incoming messages - monitor delivery rates and message history - manage TextMagic lists, contacts and templates - import your mobile phone contacts to TextMagic instantly. The TextMagic app is fully synced with TextMagic Web App, and you can use it on several devices at once.
SMS
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SMS-Text Marketing Blaster is an sms - text marketing tool that helps you send bulk sms - text by using your own Twilio virtual number. Some impressive features of SMS / Text Marketing Blaster app: - Create and manage sms/text templates easily. - Professional contact management: import, export, create group, import contacts from CSV files ... - Support Twilio virtual number, not only in USA but also everywhere on the world. - Very easy to create campaigns and manage campaigns or campaign history or scheduled campaign. - Auto Reply: AI auto reply base on keyword trigger, app supports unlimited sms keyword and SpinTax auto reply. - Manage unsubscription/opt-out: smart contact opt-out base on incoming message. - Details log! Below are step by step to use the core feature of the SMS-Text Marketing Blaster app: - Purchase a Twilio virtual number. - Added a group in manage contacts screen. - Added couple phone numbers by manually add or import. - Start sending with SpinTax SMS message. - You can add auto reply to test too. And a lot extra useful features! Please help us read help and quick help carefully in each screen to know how to use the app before start sending. Thanks! This app is also a good tool for you if you want a second number. App can also help to receive SMS token by using Twilio virtual number. Terms of use: https://marketingapps.biz/mail/smsBlaster/help/term-of-use.html Privacy policy: https://marketingapps.biz/mail/smsBlaster/help/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextMagic at none against SMS's 2. TextMagic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TextMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.
TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, SMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextMagic | SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (267 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TextMagic Ltd. | Nghi Doan |
Bugs and requests
TextMagic
Reported bugs
13 issues- App terminated on signup
- Messages not being sent
- Server is off, no login
- SMS messages not delivered
- Messages come through multiple times
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- Confirmation texts not sent
- App says sent but not received
- App not working, messages not sent
- Random messages not deleted
- Not all replies accessible in app
- App is buggy, chat doesn't open
- Messages showing wrong date
- White page pops up and disappears on launch
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to use landscape mode on iPad
- Signature block and other templates
- Image capacity
SMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TextMagic
No in-app purchases
SMS
- Monthly Unlimited usage$4.991 Month
- Yearly Unlimited usage$49.991 Year
