Comparison

Texted vs Text

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

Head to head
About

Texted

Features
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Texted is the easiest way to send bulk SMS messages to groups, and to respond to their replies individually. Unlike traditional group texting, your contacts will not see one another in the text thread, and only you will receive their replies for direct follow-up from the app. You can access your Texted account on the web as well, at texted.io. Texted’s intuitive interface and flow makes sending bulk messages simple: -Add credit and claim your own personal phone number -Upload or individually add contacts with their mobile numbers -Assign your contacts to groups -Send a message to everyone within a single group (this will trigger individual SMS messages from your number) -If a contact replies via text, you will receive the message in the app, and can respond individually from the app There are many applications for this unique one-to-many setup: -Texted for Marketers: Notify your customers about upcoming events and promotions to keep them informed. Maintain multiple affinity groups to target your messaging and improve engagement. -Texted for organizers: Coordinate volunteers or project contributors to let them know when to meet where, and who is working on what. Anyone who needs a bit more clarification can send a quick reply. -Texted for teams: Manage your team members to let them know about important updates or instructions. Whether a salesforce, team in the field, or C-suite, certain messages must be heard. -Texted for events: Direct your conference participants to the keynote address, your music festival attendees to the upcoming act, or your wedding guests to the reception. Right place, right time. -Texted for instructors: Remind your class of the upcoming quiz or send them a link to the homework assignment. If someone needs a little extra guidance, you can become a virtual private tutor. -Texted for friends: Poll your friends & family to get their vote for weekend activities, their advice on your relationship status, or their current contact information for your holiday card. Texted uses simple credit-based pricing to ensure you pay for what you use: -You get 50 free texts with a trial -You can purchase credit anytime -Sent/received SMS messages deduct 2 cents each from your credit -Your personal phone number deducts $3 monthly from your credit

About

Text

This app allows existing Text-Em-All customers to manage mass text messaging and automated calling services on the go. Receive instant notifications for replies and direct messages, craft responses remotely, and manage conversations efficiently. It's designed for sending important informational and emergency alerts, not marketing or political messages.

Highlights
  • Instant notification of replies and direct messages
  • Craft and send responses remotely
  • Manage and mark conversations as done
  • Switch between multiple text numbers
  • Manage contact opt-out status
Features
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This app is for Text-Em-All customers with an existing account. Text-Em-All is the leading provider of mass text messaging and automated calling services, serving 16,000+ organizations since 2005. The platform delivers personalized messages fast, whether they’re going to five people or 50,000. Organizations use Text-Em-All to send appointment reminders, emergency alerts, shift notifications, promotional campaigns, severe weather updates, payment reminders, church communications, and more. Today, the app supports two-way conversations. Use it to stay connected with your contacts when you’re away from your desk: • Get notified: Instantly see when a contact replies to a broadcast or sends you a direct message. • Reply anywhere: Respond on the go without waiting to get back to your computer. • Manage conversations: Mark threads done as you go and keep track of what still needs attention. • View multiple numbers: Accounts with more than one text number can switch between them to manage messages. • Manage opt-outs: Update a contact’s opt-out status directly from the app. Responsible Use Policy Mass texting and calling have the power to reach people when it counts. We built Text-Em-All to deliver the messages that matter, and we take that seriously. We respectfully decline to work with organizations whose use cases conflict with our values, including unsolicited contact and political solicitation. If you enjoy using Text-Em-All, please leave us a review. If something’s not working or you have an idea to share, reach out at support@text-em-all.com.

Screenshots

Texted4 screens
Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Texted at 9.3 against Text's 16.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Texted versus Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextedText
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirDevText-Em-All

In-app purchases

None

Texted

No in-app purchases

None

Text

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texted free?
Texted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text free?
Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texted or Text have ads?
Neither Texted nor Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texted or Text?
Texted ships an update every 5 months, and Text every 5 months. Most recently, Texted was updated on October 7, 2026 and Text on September 29, 2026.

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