# Fext vs New SMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New SMS at none against Fext's 16. New SMS also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Fext's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. New SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fext holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 551 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Fext's written reviews are positive against 38% of New SMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fext | New SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews)** | [3.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-sms/id1523281560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) |

## What reviewers say

### Fext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313)

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

**Highlights:** Private one-on-one SMS delivery, No noisy group threads, Create flexible groups, Reuse message templates, Attach photos, video, or audio

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great messaging app
- 🚀 Amazing text app
- 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
- 📢 Frequent updates add new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Not user friendly at all
- 🤔 Can't use own phone number
- 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
- 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

**Reported bugs**

- Verification process fails
- Can't log in or sign up
- Scheduled texts not sent
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling texts from own number
- Integrate with iPhone Messages app
- Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
- Provide better customer support and communication


### New SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-sms/id1523281560)

This app generates fake SMS notifications to help you exit unwanted situations. Schedule messages to appear on your screen as a convenient excuse.

**Highlights:** Schedule fake SMS notifications, Customizable message content, Local notifications only, No real SMS sending/receiving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fext free?

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

### Is New SMS free?

New SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fext or New SMS?

Fext is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while New SMS averages 3.7 from 77 ratings.

### Do Fext or New SMS have ads?

New SMS shows ads; Fext does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*