# Group RCS SMS and Email vs TextBlast Bulk SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Group RCS SMS and Email at 4.5 against TextBlast Bulk SMS's 3.1. Group RCS SMS and Email also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 16). TextBlast Bulk SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Group RCS SMS and Email holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group RCS SMS and Email has 1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's written reviews are positive against 14% of TextBlast Bulk SMS's.

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, TextBlast Bulk SMS every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group RCS SMS and Email | TextBlast Bulk SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-rcs-sms-and-email/id378635716/reviews)** | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Shan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/312352870) | [Sandoche Adittane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445880431) |

## 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


### TextBlast Bulk SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666)

Easily send personalized mass text messages to your contacts. Create custom messages with contact details, manage groups, and preview before sending to ensure accuracy and engagement.

**Highlights:** Personalized message creation, Contact group management, Message preview and editing, SMS sent from your device, Customizable contact fields

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextBlast Premium | $4.99 | 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 TextBlast Bulk SMS free?

TextBlast Bulk SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group RCS SMS and Email or TextBlast Bulk SMS?

Group RCS SMS and Email is rated higher. Group RCS SMS and Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while TextBlast Bulk SMS averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Group RCS SMS and Email or TextBlast Bulk SMS have ads?

Neither Group RCS SMS and Email nor TextBlast Bulk SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group RCS SMS and Email or TextBlast Bulk SMS?

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, and TextBlast Bulk SMS every 11 months. Most recently, Group RCS SMS and Email was updated on November 1, 2026 and TextBlast Bulk SMS on November 2, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*