Comparison

Group Text | Mass Message vs Apex

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

Head to head
About

Group Text | Mass Message

Send individual text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into custom groups, utilize message templates for efficiency, and personalize messages with recipient details. Upgrade for unlimited groups and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Send individual texts to groups
  • Create and manage custom groups
  • Use message templates
  • Personalize messages with tags
  • Import iCloud groups
  • Multi-number selection per contact
Features
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Group Text is an easy, user-friendly, time-saving and well-designed app enabling individual text messages to a group of contacts at once. Easily create & change your groups. Quickly search your groups/contacts. Possibility to select multiple numbers per contact. Use “template” feature to instantly send recurrent content to your groups. When using Group Text you should abide by local regulations on sending out mass text messages. Please ensure that all recipients have provided prior consent. There is no advertising in the App! GROUPS FEATURES • Import your existing iCloud groups at first use • Create your own groups: Family, Friends, Colleagues… • Change your groups by assigning/removing contacts • Already assigned contacts/numbers are always marked • Use “Select All” feature to assign all your contacts at once • Enabling multiple numbers selection per contact • The total number of contacts is always shown for each group • Easily find your groups or contacts to be assigned/removed • Display order of contacts in line with your device settings • Newly created groups are always highlighted for easy access TEXT MESSAGING • Instantly send text message to your groups • Quickly add/remove contacts before sending TEMPLATES • Create predefined templates for your recurrent contents • Instantly send text message by selecting a template • Edit the selected template before sending if needed AVAILABLE IN 15 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES English, Nederlands, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Português , 中文 (Simplified), 中文 (Traditional), 日本語, 한국어, , Русский, Türkçe, العربية, עברית UPGRADE TO PREMIUM VERSION THROUGH IN-APP PURCHASE • Create unlimited groups • Split big groups • Personalize your text messages with tags (firstname, lastname, company) • Send to more than 5 contacts at once • Send using templates • Create your own templates SUPPORT • Integrated support functionality & FAQ • Submit bugs and issues directly from the App • 24/7 availability COMING SOON • Smart filters for contacts • Reminders for planned sendings • Update contact details directly from the App • Share groups • iCloud sync through all your devices • 3D Touch options • And much more... Feel free to propose awesome functionalities! NOTES * If you have iMessage turned on, the App will use it to send out group texts. You can find our Terms of Service here:  https://masstextapp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOS.txt

About

Apex

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TAKE THE FRICTION OUT OF CLIENT COMMUNICATION Managing a busy client schedule shouldn't mean spending hours texting clients. Apex is a mini-calendar designed for professionals who need to stay in touch without the manual labour. - Smart Contact Integration: Automatically detects Contacts, phone numbers and email addresses in your calendar appointments for seamless messaging - Custom Templates: Create reusable text and email templates for reminders, on the day communication and follow-ups - One-Tap Messaging: Reach out to clients in seconds, not minutes - Mini-Calendar: A streamlined view of your week so you can focus on what matters most Perfect for: - Freelancers and Consultants - Beauty and Wellness Professionals - Personal Trainers - Real Estate Agents - Sole traders - Anyone who values their time Stop typing. Start connecting. Download Apex: Appointments Extended today.

Screenshots

Group Text | Mass Message4 screens
Apex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Group Text | Mass Message at every 3 weeks against Apex's every 4 months. Group Text | Mass Message also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Group Text | Mass Message sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Apex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Text | Mass Message ships an update every 3 weeks, Apex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Group Text | Mass Message versus Apex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup Text | Mass MessageApex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMass Text LLCNathaniel North

Bugs and requests

Group Text | Mass Message

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing/not opening
  • Messages not sending
  • Contacts/groups disappearing
  • Compatibility issues with iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send images/attachments
  • Option to schedule messages
  • Improved contact/group management
  • Email integration

Apex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Group Text | Mass Message

Subscriptions12
  • 1-Month subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 1-Month subscription$9.991 Month
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  • All Access Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3-Months subscription$17.993 Months
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • All Access Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Text Groups Premium$39.99
  • Lifetime purchase$79.99
1 purchases

Apex

One-time1
  • Apex Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Group Text | Mass Message free?
Group Text | Mass Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apex free?
Apex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Group Text | Mass Message or Apex have ads?
Neither Group Text | Mass Message nor Apex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group Text | Mass Message or Apex?
Group Text | Mass Message ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apex every 4 months. Most recently, Group Text | Mass Message was updated on October 26, 2026 and Apex on October 5, 2026.

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