# Group RCS SMS and Email vs Group Text

The clearest difference is price: Group RCS SMS and Email at Free against Group Text's $2.99. Group RCS SMS and Email also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). Group Text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (56% vs 29%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Group RCS SMS and Email is free to download; Group Text costs $2.99 up front. Group RCS SMS and Email sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Group Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group RCS SMS and Email holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group RCS SMS and Email has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's written reviews are positive against 56% of Group Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, Group Text every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group RCS SMS and Email | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-rcs-sms-and-email/id378635716/reviews)** | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-group-message/id586333010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Shan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/312352870) | [延瑶 纪](https://appshunter.io/developer/586333013) |

## 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


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-group-message/id586333010)

Easily send personalized group SMS messages to contacts from your address book or Excel files. Automate message content with custom fields for a tailored communication experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized group SMS, Excel file import/export, Address book integration, Customizable message templates, System group management, Contact search, Message encryption/decryption

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Group Text free?

Group Text costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Group RCS SMS and Email is rated higher. Group RCS SMS and Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Group Text averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Group RCS SMS and Email or Group Text have ads?

Neither Group RCS SMS and Email nor Group Text shows ads.

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

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, and Group Text every 3 months. Most recently, Group RCS SMS and Email was updated on November 1, 2026 and Group Text on November 1, 2026.

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