# Multi SMS vs AutoText

The clearest difference is rating: Multi SMS at 4.3 against AutoText's 1.3. Multi SMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). AutoText's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi SMS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and AutoText sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multi SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Multi SMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of AutoText's.

Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, AutoText monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi SMS | AutoText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-sms-send-group-sms/id1502348305/reviews)** | [1.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet Selman Durak](https://appshunter.io/developer/868110029) | [xu dong Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542149403) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-sms-send-group-sms/id1502348305)

Easily send SMS messages to multiple contacts at once. Organize your contacts into custom groups and create reusable message templates for efficient communication. Streamline your group messaging experience.

**Highlights:** Send SMS to multiple contacts, Create multiple contact groups, Create template SMS messages, Streamlined group messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi SMS Pro subscription | $2.99 | per year |


### AutoText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401)

Transform your iOS device into a fully functional phone, even without a SIM card. Make calls, send SMS/MMS, and schedule messages automatically. Share a single number across multiple devices for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Virtual SIM for calls and SMS, Shared phone number across devices, Scheduled message sending, Automatic group messaging, Appointment reminders, US/Canada SMS verification codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $39.99 | per year |
| Tiny coins pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Change | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi SMS free?

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

### Is AutoText free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multi SMS or AutoText?

Multi SMS is rated higher. Multi SMS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while AutoText averages 1.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Multi SMS or AutoText have ads?

AutoText shows ads; Multi SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Multi SMS or AutoText?

Multi SMS ships an update every 2 months, and AutoText monthly. Most recently, Multi SMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and AutoText on November 3, 2026.

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