# Text vs Group Text

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.

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 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-em-all/id1522359622/reviews) | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Text-Em-All](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522359624) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-em-all/id1522359622)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Text free?

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

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text or Group Text?

Group Text is rated higher. Text averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 232 ratings.

### Do Text or Group Text have ads?

Neither Text nor Group Text shows ads.

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

Text ships an update every 5 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text was updated on October 24, 2026 and Group Text on October 27, 2026.

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