Comparison

Calendar vs Group Text

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calendar

Organize your day, week, and year with this comprehensive planner. It offers a daily planner, task management with subtasks, and note-taking capabilities. Syncs with popular calendar services and provides interactive widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly views
  • Task breakdown into subtasks
  • Voice and text note-taking
  • Syncs with Google, iCloud, Outlook
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • App lock for privacy
Features
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CALENDAR, TASKS, AND NOTES Calendar at the center. Tasks and notes right beside it. This is a simple, easy-to-use calendar that helps you stay in control of your day. Tasks and notes are built in, so you can plan everything in one place. No clutter. Just what you really need every day. Plan faster and more clearly • Create events in seconds • Day, week, month, and year views in one place • Easily adjust event times with drag and drop • Clear visual overview of your schedule • Works online and offline • Full sync with iCloud, Google, Outlook, Office365, and other calendars Flexibility that makes planning easier • Customizable bottom navigation — keep only the features you use most • Two week layouts: classic and agenda style • Flexible multi-day view (2 to 14 days) and three month view formats • Widgets, themes, and interface personalization • Clear structure without feeling overloaded Everything in one place • Tasks — simple lists and clear structure • Subtasks and category-based organization • Notes — list view or board view • Quick creation and editing • Seamless connection between events, tasks, and notes Free features • Core calendar features • Sync with Reminders • Widgets and interface customization • Recurring events and tasks • Custom week formats • Backup • Unlimited notes PRO features • Voice input for events, tasks, and notes • File attachments • Convert between events, tasks, and notes • Sharing and forwarding • Unlimited data and advanced features • App lock For everyday planning This calendar helps you organize events, tasks, and notes without extra complexity or unnecessary steps. Support planner@plantech.app Terms of Use https://mccalendar.app/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy https://mccalendar.app/privacy_policy.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized bulk messaging
  • SMS and iMessage support
  • Contact group management
  • Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.)
  • Individual message delivery
  • iCloud contact group integration
Features
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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

Screenshots

Calendar4 screens
Group Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Group Text at every 3 weeks against Calendar's every 5 weeks. Group Text also leads on ratings volume (232 vs 35). Calendar's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calendar against 4.5 for Group Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 232 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Calendar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calendar versus Group Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendarGroup Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better4.5 (232 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlanning Technologies LLCIvan Kaliakin

Customer experience

Calendar

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Group Text

All ratings215 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

Calendar

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

3 purchases

Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access for a Month$1.991 Month
  • Full Access for a Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Forever$29.99
7 purchases

Group Text

Subscriptions7
  • 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

Questions

Is Calendar free?
Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Group Text free?
Group Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calendar or Group Text?
Calendar is rated higher. Calendar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 232 ratings.
Do Calendar or Group Text have ads?
Neither Calendar nor Group Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calendar or Group Text?
Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Group Text on October 30, 2026.

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