Comparison

TextMagic vs Textedly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Textedly

Send SMS and MMS messages to contacts, manage campaigns, and communicate with customers on the go. Features include bulk messaging, real-time inbox, scheduled texts, and campaign analytics.

Highlights
  • Send bulk SMS and MMS
  • Real-time message inbox
  • Schedule text messages
  • Manage contact groups
  • Track campaign performance
  • Automated text sequences
  • Collect opt-ins via keywords
Features
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Textedly lets you send SMS and MMS text messages to your contacts from your phone. Manage your campaigns, view analytics, and communicate with customers on the go. With Textedly, you can: Send bulk SMS and MMS messages to your contact lists View and reply to incoming messages in real time using the Inbox Schedule text messages for a specific date and time Create and manage contact groups Track message delivery and campaign performance Set up drip campaigns and automated text sequences Collect opt-ins using text keywords Send review requests to customers via text Access your account and manage settings from anywhere

Screenshots

TextMagic4 screens
Textedly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TextMagic at 263 against Textedly's 3. Textedly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Textedly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextMagic has 263 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, Textedly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TextMagic versus Textedly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextMagicTextedly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (263 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings263 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTextMagic Ltd.The Texting Company, LLC

Customer experience

TextMagic

All ratings263 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative55.6%

Textedly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Textedly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TextMagic

No in-app purchases

None

Textedly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextMagic free?
TextMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Textedly free?
Textedly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TextMagic or Textedly?
Textedly is rated higher. TextMagic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Textedly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TextMagic or Textedly have ads?
Neither TextMagic nor Textedly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextMagic or Textedly?
TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Textedly every 6 days. Most recently, TextMagic was updated on October 9, 2026 and Textedly on October 3, 2026.

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