# Group SMS Lite vs Simple Groups

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Groups at 83% against Group SMS Lite's 25%. Simple Groups also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Group SMS Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Groups holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Groups has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Group SMS Lite's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Groups's.

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Groups every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS Lite | Simple Groups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-lite/id378446132/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-groups/id1446840243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [Awaken Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446840242) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-lite/id378446132)

Easily send SMS messages or emails to multiple contacts simultaneously. Manage contact groups directly within the app or sync with your device's contacts. Offers email attachments and tutorial videos for guidance.

**Highlights:** Send group SMS messages, Send group emails, Manage contact groups, Forward email attachments, In-app tutorial videos, Lite version group limit

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group SMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 SMS Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Bundle | $125.99 | one-time |
| 1000 SMS Bundle | $239.99 | one-time |


### Simple Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-groups/id1446840243)

Easily manage groups, send mass texts and emails, and track attendance for any organization. This tool streamlines communication for teachers, coaches, and community leaders, saving time and effort.

**Highlights:** Unlimited group creation, Mass texting and emailing, Attendance tracking, Contact import, Reusable message templates, Cross-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS Lite free?

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

### Is Simple Groups free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS Lite or Simple Groups?

Simple Groups is rated higher. Group SMS Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Groups averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Group SMS Lite or Simple Groups have ads?

Neither Group SMS Lite nor Simple Groups shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS Lite or Simple Groups?

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Groups every 10 days. Most recently, Group SMS Lite was updated on September 9, 2026 and Simple Groups on September 8, 2026.

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