# Group Text vs AI Cleaner

Group Text and AI Cleaner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of AI Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Group Text's. AI Cleaner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (211K vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AI Cleaner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Group Text against 4.6 for AI Cleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Cleaner has 211K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Group Text's written reviews are positive against 46% of AI Cleaner's.

Group Text ships an update every 12 months, AI Cleaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group Text | AI Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704/reviews) | **[4.6 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-cleaner-clean-up-storage/id6448330325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **211K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 10 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CViQ Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795791773) | [GRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684438177) |

## What reviewers say

### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704)

Easily send personalized mass messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing custom groups. Save time by utilizing pre-written text templates for quick and efficient communication.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple contact groups, Save text templates for quick sending, Send mass messages to multiple contacts, Protect user privacy, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Text Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### AI Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-cleaner-clean-up-storage/id6448330325)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app uses AI to optimize your phone's performance by identifying and removing unnecessary files like duplicate photos, videos, and old calendar events. It also helps manage your inbox and compress media to reclaim storage space.

**Highlights:** AI Smart Storage Cleaner, Remove Duplicate Photos & Videos, Swipe to Clean Gallery, Email Inbox Cleaner, Compress Photos & Videos, Contact Cleanup, Event Remover

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Standard | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Day Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week plan - Get 3 days Free | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - Get 3 Days Free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week - 7 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - Get 3 Days Free | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - Get 3 Days Free | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Ultimate | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient cleaning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful AI-powered features
- 🚀 Quick storage cleanup
- 🚀 Automatic cleaning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Deletes important data without warning
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect all duplicate files
- Deletes unique photos/contacts
- Continues to charge after subscription cancellation

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview and selectively delete files
- Option to restore deleted data
- Improved contact/calendar management
- More transparent subscription model
- Dedicated customer support channel


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Is AI Cleaner free?

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

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

AI Cleaner is rated higher. Group Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while AI Cleaner averages 4.6 from 211K ratings.

### Do Group Text or AI Cleaner have ads?

Neither Group Text nor AI Cleaner shows ads.

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

Group Text ships an update every 12 months, and AI Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group Text was updated on November 3, 2026 and AI Cleaner on November 5, 2026.

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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.*