# Fext vs Gutly

The clearest difference is rating: Gutly at 5.0 against Fext's 4.0. Gutly also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Fext's advantage is ratings volume (551 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Gutly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gutly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 551 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fext ships an update every 5 days, Gutly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fext | Gutly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutly/id6762424372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 82 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) | [Hercules Juver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893201168) |

## 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


### Gutly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutly/id6762424372)

This AI-powered clarity engine helps you untangle overthinking and gain a clear perspective on decisions. It offers various analysis modes to guide your thinking, challenge assumptions, and reveal patterns without making choices for you.

**Highlights:** AI-powered overthinking reduction, Multiple analysis modes (Quick, Guided, Gut Check, etc.), Helps surface what matters, Challenges assumptions and thinking patterns, Reveals hidden patterns and contradictions, Guided conversation for confusion, Supports clarity without making decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gutly Light | $2.99 | per month |
| Gutly Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Gutly Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gutly Beyond | $14.99 | per month |
| Gutly Elevate | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Daily limit reset | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gutly Lifelong | $179.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fext free?

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

### Is Gutly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fext or Gutly?

Gutly is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Gutly averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fext or Gutly have ads?

Neither Fext nor Gutly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fext or Gutly?

Fext ships an update every 5 days, and Gutly every 3 days. Most recently, Fext was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gutly on October 10, 2026.

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