# TextBlast Bulk SMS vs Group Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Group Text at 67% against TextBlast Bulk SMS's 14%. Group Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). TextBlast Bulk SMS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextBlast Bulk SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 215 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TextBlast Bulk SMS's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.

TextBlast Bulk SMS ships an update every 11 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextBlast Bulk SMS | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666/reviews) | **[4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandoche Adittane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445880431) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### TextBlast Bulk SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666)

Easily send personalized mass text messages to your contacts. Create custom messages with contact details, manage groups, and preview before sending to ensure accuracy and engagement.

**Highlights:** Personalized message creation, Contact group management, Message preview and editing, SMS sent from your device, Customizable contact fields

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextBlast Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for mass texting
- 👍 Great for business marketing
- 👍 Works well for church groups
- 👍 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cumbersome to add contacts
- 🐛 Auto-send leaves recipients out
- 🐛 Group lists keep growing
- 🐛 Difficult to expedite
- 🐛 Sync issues between computer and phone

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextBlast Bulk SMS free?

TextBlast Bulk SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Group Text free?

Group Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TextBlast Bulk SMS or Group Text?

Group Text is rated higher. TextBlast Bulk SMS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do TextBlast Bulk SMS or Group Text have ads?

Neither TextBlast Bulk SMS nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextBlast Bulk SMS or Group Text?

TextBlast Bulk SMS ships an update every 11 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextBlast Bulk SMS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Group Text on October 18, 2026.

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