# Group RCS SMS and Email vs Template Manager

Group RCS SMS and Email and Template Manager both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Template Manager's written reviews are positive against 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's. Template Manager also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15). Group RCS SMS and Email's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 58) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group RCS SMS and Email sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Template Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Group RCS SMS and Email against 4.6 for Template Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group RCS SMS and Email has 1K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's written reviews are positive against 63% of Template Manager's.

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, Template Manager every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group RCS SMS and Email | Template Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-rcs-sms-and-email/id378635716/reviews) | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Shan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/312352870) | [Purple Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/476294256) |

## What reviewers say

### Group RCS SMS and Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-rcs-sms-and-email/id378635716)

Easily manage your contacts and send bulk SMS or emails to groups with smart templates. Organize your address book into unlimited groups and smart groups based on criteria like upcoming birthdays or missing phone numbers.

**Highlights:** Import contacts, Send group SMS and email, Message templates and signatures, Unlimited group creation, Smart group organization, Distribution list management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Text and Email Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful for businesses to send group texts
- 👍 Saves time sending messages to large groups
- 🚀 Quick access to send messages to family/friends group

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and unreliable performance
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of developer response
- 🚫 Limitations on group size and features in free version
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts search not working properly
- Groups not saving properly
- Inability to send group MMS or messages to large groups
- App reverting to free version after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to send messages with BCC to hide recipient details
- Option to schedule messages to be sent at a specific time
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- More efficient way to create and manage group templates


### Template Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762)

Create and reuse customizable email templates with dynamic variables. Save time by quickly filling in details for frequently sent messages, from professional announcements to personal requests.

**Highlights:** Create reusable email and message templates, Support for user-defined variables, Quick sending of templates, Favorite templates for fast access, Keyboard extension for easy input

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group RCS SMS and Email free?

Group RCS SMS and Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Template Manager free?

Template Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group RCS SMS and Email or Template Manager?

Template Manager is rated higher. Group RCS SMS and Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Template Manager averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Group RCS SMS and Email or Template Manager have ads?

Neither Group RCS SMS and Email nor Template Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group RCS SMS and Email or Template Manager?

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, and Template Manager every 5 months. Most recently, Group RCS SMS and Email was updated on October 29, 2026 and Template Manager on October 24, 2026.

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