# Group SMS Lite vs Group SMS+

The clearest difference is rating: Group SMS+ at 4.7 against Group SMS Lite's 1.0. Group SMS+ also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 25%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1). Group SMS Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Group SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group SMS+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.1K 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 65% of Group SMS+'s.

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Group SMS+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS Lite | Group SMS+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-lite/id378446132/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) |

## 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 |


### Group SMS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559)

Send SMS messages to groups of any size with ease. This app allows for bulk messaging, batch sending, and contact import. Enhance your messages with photo attachments.

**Highlights:** Bulk SMS sending, Batch messaging, Contact import, Photo attachments, Send to large groups

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Practical and helpful
- 🚀 Straightforward group messaging
- 👍 Great app for organizations
- 🚀 Works well and efficiently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Overlapping UI elements
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to advertised features
- 🐛 Inability to send to large groups

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending to all recipients
- Repeated messages sent to the same contacts
- App freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to send photos and attachments
- Option to hide recipient list
- Automatic group splitting for large contacts
- Delivery status tracking
- Improved search and contact management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS Lite free?

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

### Is Group SMS+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS Lite or Group SMS+?

Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Group SMS+ averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Group SMS Lite or Group SMS+ have ads?

Group SMS+ shows ads; Group SMS Lite does not.

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

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Group SMS+ fortnightly. Most recently, Group SMS Lite was updated on September 9, 2026 and Group SMS+ on September 25, 2026.

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