Comparison

Texted vs Group 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

Group Text

Send personalized SMS and iMessage to multiple contacts privately. Utilize placeholders for custom messages and manage contact groups easily. Offers a free version with limited messaging and a premium upgrade for more extensive use.

Highlights
  • Personalized bulk messaging
  • SMS and iMessage support
  • Contact group management
  • Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.)
  • Individual message delivery
  • iCloud contact group integration
Features
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Send personalized mass texts to hundreds of contacts at once — every recipient gets a private message that feels like you wrote it just for them. Or switch to group chat mode when you need everyone in one conversation. Trusted by realtors, coaches, churches, event planners, restaurants, and small business owners across the United States. WHY MASSTEXTER? • Personalized 1-on-1 Bulk SMS Send mass messages that land as individual private texts. Each contact sees only their own message, and every reply comes back to you only. • Group Chat Mode When You Need It Switch to group sending when you want everyone to see the conversation — perfect for coordinating events, family chats, or team updates. • Smart Personalization Use placeholders like [firstname], [lastname], and custom fields. "Hey [firstname]" becomes "Hey Sarah" automatically. Every contact feels personally addressed. • Send From Your Own Phone Number Use your own iPhone number and your regular unlimited texting plan. No business registration required, no separate texting service to sign up for, no per-message charges. • Pacing Between Messages for Larger Lists Built-in delays between sends help you space out messages naturally when reaching out to many contacts at once. • CSV Import & Contact Groups Import contacts from a CSV file or your iCloud address book. Organize them into reusable groups and update them anytime. • Templates That Save Hours Save your most frequently sent messages as templates. Pick one, personalize, send in seconds. • Image Attachments Attach photos to your messages — perfect for property listings, event flyers, menus, and product launches. BUILT FOR YOUR PROFESSION - Realtors & Real Estate Agents — Follow up with leads, announce open houses, share new listings with interested buyers - Coaches, Trainers & Studios — Send class schedules, workout reminders, and check-ins - Event Planners — Coordinate guests, share venue updates, send save-the-dates and last-minute changes - Churches & Nonprofits — Send daily devotions, announce events, run prayer chains and outreach campaigns - Restaurants & Salons — Announce specials, send booking reminders, recover no-shows with friendly follow-ups - Sales Teams — Warm, personal follow-ups at scale that don't sound automated - Service Pros (Plumbers, Electricians, Cleaners, Landscapers) — Booking confirmations, ETA updates, payment reminders, thank-you messages - Teachers & Sports Coaches — Class updates, parent notifications, practice and game reminders - Property Managers — Maintenance notices, rent reminders, community announcements - Small Business Owners — Customer outreach, promotions, holiday greetings, loyalty messages HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your contacts from your phone, iCloud, or a CSV file 2. Choose your sending mode — personalized 1-on-1 or group chat 3. Write your message using personalization tags or pick from your templates 4. Tap send — and you're done COMMON USE CASES → Send daily devotions to your church or prayer group → Announce new property listings to all interested buyers → Send class reminders to parents the night before → Coordinate a birthday party or wedding in one group chat → Send personalized holiday greetings to every client on your list SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Start free to explore the app. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited messaging, larger group sizes, and advanced features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings on the App Store. SUPPORT Need help? Email us at ivkalapps@gmail.com — we typically reply within 24 hours. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKJfgpC98Odno_iLiGD16OWgwFsvSGirkyOkD8JSFdk Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWX5jFP3IfYSITHUa3Ielg04CSlr4FrtHZWf_ZTKoYM

Screenshots

Texted4 screens
Group Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Texted at none against Group Text's 7. Texted also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). Group Text's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Texted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texted ships an update every 5 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Texted versus Group Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextedGroup Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirDevIvan Kaliakin

Bugs and requests

Texted

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Group Text

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Auto send to the group leaves recipients out
  • Sync issues between Mac and phone
  • Need to start all over if app freezes or is left
  • Pro version not working
  • Subscription not cancellable/visible
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  • App freezes
  • Latest update has glitches
  • Sent same message to a small portion of groups several times
  • Does not send to everybody on the list sometimes
  • App will not work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Feedback on managing growing group lists
  • Pause and resume function
  • Background sending like WhatsApp
  • Scheduling option
  • Add manual contacts
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  • Add to groups feature
  • Send GIFs
  • Alphabetize contacts in groups
  • Allow pictures to be pasted in messages
  • MMS support for sending pictures/videos
  • Option to send pictures or videos
  • Option to space out messages (already exists but appreciated)
  • Faster sending for larger amounts of messages
  • Ability to see subscription info and cancel
  • Option to pause and resume

In-app purchases

None

Texted

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Group Text

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Week$8.997 Days
  • Pro Week7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Pro Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Month7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Year$79.991 Year
  • Pro Year7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Texted free?
Texted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Group Text free?
Group Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Texted or Group Text have ads?
Neither Texted nor Group Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texted or Group Text?
Texted ships an update every 5 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Texted was updated on October 7, 2026 and Group Text on October 14, 2026.

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