# Group SMS Lite vs Group SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Group SMS at 3.5 against Group SMS Lite's 1.0. Group SMS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Group SMS Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Group SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group SMS holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

Group SMS Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Group SMS fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## 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) | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [Carlo Di Giuseppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/404162454) |

## 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-mass-text-sender/id872664523)

Easily send personalized SMS messages to multiple contacts at once. Create custom lists, use templates with variables, and schedule messages for future delivery. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Personalized group SMS, Custom contact lists, Message templates with variables, Scheduled SMS sending, Send history log, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group SMS Pro – Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Group SMS Pro – Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Group SMS Pro – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## 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 3.5 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Group SMS Lite nor Group SMS shows ads.

### 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 November 1, 2026 and Group SMS on November 1, 2026.

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