Text vs Group Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text
This app allows existing Text-Em-All customers to manage mass text messaging and automated calling services on the go. Receive instant notifications for replies and direct messages, craft responses remotely, and manage conversations efficiently. It's designed for sending important informational and emergency alerts, not marketing or political messages.
- Instant notification of replies and direct messages
- Craft and send responses remotely
- Manage and mark conversations as done
- Switch between multiple text numbers
- Manage contact opt-out status
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This app is for Text-Em-All customers with an existing account. Text-Em-All is the leading provider of mass text messaging and automated calling services, serving 16,000+ organizations since 2005. The platform delivers personalized messages fast, whether they’re going to five people or 50,000. Organizations use Text-Em-All to send appointment reminders, emergency alerts, shift notifications, promotional campaigns, severe weather updates, payment reminders, church communications, and more. Today, the app supports two-way conversations. Use it to stay connected with your contacts when you’re away from your desk: • Get notified: Instantly see when a contact replies to a broadcast or sends you a direct message. • Reply anywhere: Respond on the go without waiting to get back to your computer. • Manage conversations: Mark threads done as you go and keep track of what still needs attention. • View multiple numbers: Accounts with more than one text number can switch between them to manage messages. • Manage opt-outs: Update a contact’s opt-out status directly from the app. Responsible Use Policy Mass texting and calling have the power to reach people when it counts. We built Text-Em-All to deliver the messages that matter, and we take that seriously. We respectfully decline to work with organizations whose use cases conflict with our values, including unsolicited contact and political solicitation. If you enjoy using Text-Em-All, please leave us a review. If something’s not working or you have an idea to share, reach out at support@text-em-all.com.
Group Text
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.
- Personalized bulk messaging
- SMS and iMessage support
- Contact group management
- Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.)
- Individual message delivery
- iCloud contact group integration
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Send personalized mass texts to hundreds of contacts at once — every recipient gets a private message that feels like you wrote it just for them. Or switch to group chat mode when you need everyone in one conversation. Trusted by realtors, coaches, churches, event planners, restaurants, and small business owners across the United States. WHY MASSTEXTER? • Personalized 1-on-1 Bulk SMS Send mass messages that land as individual private texts. Each contact sees only their own message, and every reply comes back to you only. • Group Chat Mode When You Need It Switch to group sending when you want everyone to see the conversation — perfect for coordinating events, family chats, or team updates. • Smart Personalization Use placeholders like [firstname], [lastname], and custom fields. "Hey [firstname]" becomes "Hey Sarah" automatically. Every contact feels personally addressed. • Send From Your Own Phone Number Use your own iPhone number and your regular unlimited texting plan. No business registration required, no separate texting service to sign up for, no per-message charges. • Pacing Between Messages for Larger Lists Built-in delays between sends help you space out messages naturally when reaching out to many contacts at once. • CSV Import & Contact Groups Import contacts from a CSV file or your iCloud address book. Organize them into reusable groups and update them anytime. • Templates That Save Hours Save your most frequently sent messages as templates. Pick one, personalize, send in seconds. • Image Attachments Attach photos to your messages — perfect for property listings, event flyers, menus, and product launches. BUILT FOR YOUR PROFESSION - Realtors & Real Estate Agents — Follow up with leads, announce open houses, share new listings with interested buyers - Coaches, Trainers & Studios — Send class schedules, workout reminders, and check-ins - Event Planners — Coordinate guests, share venue updates, send save-the-dates and last-minute changes - Churches & Nonprofits — Send daily devotions, announce events, run prayer chains and outreach campaigns - Restaurants & Salons — Announce specials, send booking reminders, recover no-shows with friendly follow-ups - Sales Teams — Warm, personal follow-ups at scale that don't sound automated - Service Pros (Plumbers, Electricians, Cleaners, Landscapers) — Booking confirmations, ETA updates, payment reminders, thank-you messages - Teachers & Sports Coaches — Class updates, parent notifications, practice and game reminders - Property Managers — Maintenance notices, rent reminders, community announcements - Small Business Owners — Customer outreach, promotions, holiday greetings, loyalty messages HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your contacts from your phone, iCloud, or a CSV file 2. Choose your sending mode — personalized 1-on-1 or group chat 3. Write your message using personalization tags or pick from your templates 4. Tap send — and you're done COMMON USE CASES → Send daily devotions to your church or prayer group → Announce new property listings to all interested buyers → Send class reminders to parents the night before → Coordinate a birthday party or wedding in one group chat → Send personalized holiday greetings to every client on your list SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Start free to explore the app. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited messaging, larger group sizes, and advanced features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings on the App Store. SUPPORT Need help? Email us at ivkalapps@gmail.com — we typically reply within 24 hours. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKJfgpC98Odno_iLiGD16OWgwFsvSGirkyOkD8JSFdk Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWX5jFP3IfYSITHUa3Ielg04CSlr4FrtHZWf_ZTKoYM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Group Text at 67% against Text's 15%. Group Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Text asks for nothing beyond the download.
Group Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 232 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Text's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.
Text ships an update every 5 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text | Group Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (28 ratings) | 4.5 (232 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 232 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Text-Em-All | Ivan Kaliakin |
Customer experience
Text
Group Text
Bugs and requests
Text
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Group Text
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- App freezes
- Latest update has glitches
- Sent same message to a small portion of groups several times
- Does not send to everybody on the list sometimes
- App will not work
Requested features
15 requests- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts
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- Add to groups feature
- Send GIFs
- Alphabetize contacts in groups
- Allow pictures to be pasted in messages
- MMS support for sending pictures/videos
- Option to send pictures or videos
- Option to space out messages (already exists but appreciated)
- Faster sending for larger amounts of messages
- Ability to see subscription info and cancel
- Option to pause and resume
In-app purchases
Text
No in-app purchases
Group Text
- Pro Week$8.997 Days
- Pro Week7 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Pro Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Pro Month7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Pro Year$79.991 Year
- Pro Year7 Days trial$79.991 Year








