Comparison

Group SMS Lite 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

Group SMS Lite

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
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With Group SMS Lite you can send an SMS text message to a group of contacts. You can also send email to groups. Group SMS Lite will send the SMS using the built-in Messages app and the mobile operator of your iPhone. The costs of the SMSs will be charged by your mobile operator under the terms of your current text messaging plan. If a group contains 12 contacts, you will be charged 12 SMS. Of course, if you have an unlimited text plan with your mobile operator, you will not be charged. Group SMS Lite will show you the groups that are defined in the Contacts app of your iPhone or iPad. You can also create groups, but since this is the Lite version, you cannot add more than 5 contacts to a group. Group Email is always without cost. You can also forward email attachments to groups. Supported formats: PDF, RTF, Word and Excel. You can upgrade to the full version of Group SMS via In-App Purchase. Group SMS Lite is localized in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. Tutorial videos are available in the app (tap More, then tap Help) and on the web site (see link below). ALERT You cannot create groups larger than five contacts in Group SMS Lite. You will need the full version Group SMS to create larger groups. However, you can always create large groups on the desktop. SUPPORT Please refrain from sending bug reports and feature requests as customer reviews in the App Store. Instead email them to our support address : support@grouptext.info. You will always get a personal reply!

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

Group SMS Lite4 screens
Group Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Group Text at 4.5 against Group SMS Lite's 1.0. Group Text also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and ratings volume (232 vs 1). Group SMS Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Group SMS Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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

Group Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 232 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 67% of Group Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Group SMS Lite versus Group Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup SMS LiteGroup Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (232 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlco BlomIvan Kaliakin

Customer experience

Group SMS Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative73.1%

Group Text

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

Bugs and requests

Group SMS Lite

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

5 purchases

Group SMS Lite

One-time5
  • Group SMS$4.99
  • 50 SMS Bundle$14.99
  • 100 SMS Bundle$24.99
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  • 500 SMS Bundle$125.99
  • 1000 SMS Bundle$239.99
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 Group SMS Lite free?
Group SMS Lite 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, Group SMS Lite or Group Text?
Group Text is rated higher. Group SMS Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 232 ratings.
Do Group SMS Lite or Group Text have ads?
Neither Group SMS Lite nor Group Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group SMS Lite or Group Text?
Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Group Text on November 4, 2026.

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