# Test Hunter vs Group Text

Test Hunter and Group Text both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Group Text's written reviews are positive against 32% of Test Hunter's. Test Hunter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Test Hunter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Test Hunter against 4.5 for Group Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Test Hunter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.

Test Hunter ships an update weekly, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Test Hunter | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-hunter-cancellations-uk/id1467331705/reviews)** | [4.5 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Test Hunter SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467331704) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### Test Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-hunter-cancellations-uk/id1467331705)

This app helps you find and book earlier practical driving tests by searching for cancellations on the official DVSA website. Receive push notifications for suitable dates and times, or let the app automatically book for you based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** Automatic DVSA test date retrieval, Push notifications for earlier dates, Automatic booking option, Covers all UK test centres, Unlimited use until passing, Filter by date and time preferences

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Driving Test Cancellations | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Driving Test Cancellations | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Driving Test Cancellations | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Driving Test Cancellations | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Driving Test Cancellations | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| FULL SET of search features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | 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 Test Hunter free?

Test Hunter 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, Test Hunter or Group Text?

Test Hunter is rated higher. Test Hunter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 233 ratings.

### Do Test Hunter or Group Text have ads?

Neither Test Hunter nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Test Hunter or Group Text?

Test Hunter ships an update weekly, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Test Hunter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Group Text on November 8, 2026.

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