# Group SMS vs SMS client

The clearest difference is price: SMS client at Free against Group SMS's $9.99. SMS client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (2.0 vs 1.7). Group SMS's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SMS client is free to download; Group SMS costs $9.99 up front. Group SMS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SMS client asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS client holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Group SMS's written reviews are positive against 17% of SMS client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Group SMS ships an update every 2 months, SMS client every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | SMS client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms/id351048279/reviews) | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **34.9% of reviews** | 16.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [MacMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/322441361) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms/id351048279)

Easily send SMS or emails to groups of contacts, from small personal lists to large business clients. Supports attachments, templates, and importing contacts from CSV files. Offers both built-in messaging and a dedicated SMS gateway for bulk messaging.

**Highlights:** Send SMS to groups, Send bulk SMS, Send emails to groups, Add attachments to messages, Use message templates, Import contacts from CSV, Manage contact groups

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 SMS Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 SMS Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Bundle | $125.99 | one-time |
| 1000 SMS Bundle | $229.99 | one-time |
| 5000 SMS Bundle | $999.99 | one-time |


### SMS client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-client/id379141837)

Compose and send SMS messages from your Mac using your iPhone. This app connects to a companion Mac application, allowing you to manage contacts, send to individuals or groups, and utilize message templates. Confirmation on your iPhone is required for security.

**Highlights:** Send SMS from Mac, Utilize iPhone for sending, Access Apple Contacts, Send to individuals or groups, Import groups from CSV, Create message templates, View sending history

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⌨️ Easier typing on Mac keyboard
- ⏱️ Saves time for long messages
- ✅ Works as advertised (for some)
- 💡 Good idea for an app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Must press send on iPhone
- 🔌 Connection drops frequently
- ⏳ Cumbersome setup and reconnection
- 📱 No incoming message display on Mac
- 💸 Waste of money/time

**Reported bugs**

- Send button not clickable
- Recipients overlayed on message
- Connection failed
- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't connect to iPhone

**Requested features**

- Enable automatic sending from Mac
- Allow iPhone app to run in background
- Display incoming messages on Mac
- Improve connection stability
- Simplify setup process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

Group SMS costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SMS client free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS or SMS client?

SMS client is rated higher. Group SMS averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SMS client averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Group SMS or SMS client have ads?

Neither Group SMS nor SMS client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or SMS client?

Group SMS ships an update every 2 months, and SMS client every 5 months. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on October 26, 2026 and SMS client on October 23, 2026.

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