Comparison

Simple Groups vs Mass Text Message

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

Head to head
About

Simple Groups

Easily manage groups, send mass texts and emails, and track attendance for any organization. This tool streamlines communication for teachers, coaches, and community leaders, saving time and effort.

Highlights
  • Unlimited group creation
  • Mass texting and emailing
  • Attendance tracking
  • Contact import
  • Reusable message templates
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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The simplest way to manage groups, send mass texts, and track attendance. Perfect for teachers, coaches, team leaders, and community organizers. Stop juggling spreadsheets and contact lists. SimpleGroups lets you communicate with your entire team in seconds—whether it's a sports team, classroom, volunteer group, or family reunion. ORGANIZE ANY GROUP ○ Create unlimited groups for classes, teams, clubs, or families ○ Import contacts instantly from your phone ○ Add members to multiple groups at once SEND GROUP TEXTS ○ Mass text your entire group with one tap ○ Uses your native Messages app (iMessage, RCS, or SMS) ○ Select specific members to message ○ Save time with reusable message templates SEND GROUP EMAILS ○ Broadcast emails to everyone instantly ○ Choose recipients individually when needed ○ Create default templates for common messages TRACK ATTENDANCE ○ Take roll call in seconds—tap to mark present ○ Record attendance for any date, past or present ○ View complete attendance history at a glance ○ Follow up with absent members via text or email SYNC ACROSS DEVICES ○ Free account keeps your data backed up ○ Access your groups from any device ○ Your data stays private and secure Whether you're a yoga instructor managing class sign-ups, a little league coach tracking who showed up to practice, a church leader organizing volunteers or simply trying to keep in touch with a group of family members, Simple Groups makes group communication effortless. LANGUAGES ○ English ○ French

About

Mass Text Message

Streamline your communication by sending personalized bulk messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize recipients into groups, use custom placeholders for individual tailoring, and send messages one by one to ensure privacy and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Personalized bulk messaging
  • Predefined contact groups
  • Message personalization with placeholders
  • Individual message delivery
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Auto send mode with Shortcuts
Features
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Looking to save time and streamline your messaging? Mass Text Sender makes it simple to send personalized messages to multiple contacts in just a few taps. Whether you're sending group updates, event invitations, promotional texts, or reminders, this app helps you communicate faster and more efficiently. KEY FEATURES Auto Send Mode Send messages instantly with one tap using Shortcuts for faster communication. Predefined Contact Groups Organize your contacts into reusable groups. Ideal for businesses, events, or personal use. Personalized Messages Use placeholders like [first-name], [last-name], and [company] to automatically personalize each message. Every recipient gets a message that feels unique. Message Templates Start from professionally written templates or create your own. Save the messages you use most and reuse them anytime from the Templates tab. CSV Contact Import Bring your contacts in from Excel or Numbers with a single CSV file. Match the columns, preview, and import hundreds of contacts in seconds. Delivery Tracking See exactly what happened to every message: sent, partially sent, or failed — and retry failed recipients with one tap. Smart Reminders Schedule a reminder and jump straight to sending with a single tap on the notification. Send Individually Messages are delivered one by one to maintain privacy and personalization. Simple, Clean Interface Completely redesigned for ease of use. Create and send messages in seconds, with search across your messages and groups. WHY CHOOSE MASS TEXT SENDER? Save Time No need to manually message each contact. Build Better Connections Make your messages more engaging through personalization. Designed for Everyone Perfect for business owners, event planners, teachers, or anyone who wants to stay connected easily. Take control of your messaging. Download Mass Text Sender now and experience the power of smart group messaging. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/masstextsender/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/masstextsender/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Simple Groups4 screens
Mass Text Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Groups and Mass Text Message both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Simple Groups's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mass Text Message's. Simple Groups also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Mass Text Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simple Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Simple Groups against 4.2 for Mass Text Message. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Simple Groups's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mass Text Message's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Groups ships an update every 10 days, Mass Text Message every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Groups versus Mass Text Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple GroupsMass Text Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwaken Solutions Inc.Abdulsamed Dagli

Customer experience

Simple Groups

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Mass Text Message

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Groups

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mass Text Message

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Groups free?
Simple Groups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mass Text Message free?
Mass Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Groups or Mass Text Message?
Simple Groups and Mass Text Message are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Simple Groups or Mass Text Message have ads?
Neither Simple Groups nor Mass Text Message shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Groups or Mass Text Message?
Simple Groups ships an update every 10 days, and Mass Text Message every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Groups was updated on September 8, 2026 and Mass Text Message on September 7, 2026.

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