# Group SMS Lite vs Group Text

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS Lite | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-lite/id378446132/reviews) | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## 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 Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for mass texting
- 👍 Great for business marketing
- 👍 Works well for church groups
- 👍 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cumbersome to add contacts
- 🐛 Auto-send leaves recipients out
- 🐛 Group lists keep growing
- 🐛 Difficult to expedite
- 🐛 Sync issues between computer and phone

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts


## Frequently asked 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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