# Group RCS SMS and Email vs A2Z Groups

Group RCS SMS and Email and A2Z Groups both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of A2Z Groups's written reviews are positive against 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's. A2Z Groups also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1K). Group RCS SMS and Email's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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 A2Z Groups sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. 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 A2Z Groups. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Group RCS SMS and Email's written reviews are positive against 82% of A2Z Groups's.

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group RCS SMS and Email | A2Z Groups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-rcs-sms-and-email/id378635716/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Shan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/312352870) | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) |

## 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


### A2Z Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105)

Manage your contacts and send messages or emails to groups efficiently. Organize contacts, create custom groups, and send personalized mass communications. Features include backups, birthday reminders, and contact sharing.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send mass texts and group emails, Backup and restore contacts, Birthday and anniversary notifications, Share and export contacts, Clone contacts and groups

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Year) | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Larger Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient group messaging
- 💡 Helpful for organizing contacts
- 🔒 Reliable privacy policy
- 👍 Customizable groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with message delivery
- 🐛 Syncing problems after updates
- 🐛 Duplicate contacts
- 🐛 Disappearing notes/data

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts being deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to save contact information
- Syncing issues with Google/Outlook contacts
- Unreliable group messaging

**Requested features**

- Scheduled messaging
- Improved group management
- Better integration with native Contacts app
- Map feature
- Birthdays/anniversaries tracking


## 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 A2Z Groups free?

A2Z Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group RCS SMS and Email or A2Z Groups?

A2Z Groups is rated higher. Group RCS SMS and Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while A2Z Groups averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Group RCS SMS and Email or A2Z Groups have ads?

Neither Group RCS SMS and Email nor A2Z Groups shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group RCS SMS and Email or A2Z Groups?

Group RCS SMS and Email ships an update every 2 months, and A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group RCS SMS and Email was updated on October 29, 2026 and A2Z Groups on October 29, 2026.

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