Comparison

Group RCS SMS and Email vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Group RCS SMS and Email

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
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Group SMS and Email make managing your address book groups a breeze directly from your iPhone. With just a simple tap, you can send SMS/Email to all your group members at once, making it the easiest and fastest way to broadcast messages to your groups without the hassle of manual typing! Features: 1. Import Contacts: Easily import your contacts. 2. Send Group SMS and Email: Support for Message Templates, Signatures, and attachments. Send SMS/Email to entire groups without the need to select contacts individually. Send SMS/Email to smart groups. Send SMS/Email to multiple groups. Send SMS/Email to selected contacts within groups, smart groups, or from all contacts. Send SMS/Email to a distribution list, especially useful for contacts with multiple phone numbers or emails. Send SMS to group contacts individually. 3. Group and Distribution List Management: Create an unlimited number of Groups, Smart Groups, and Distribution Lists. Edit, delete, or rename Groups, Smart Groups, or Distribution Lists. Add multiple contacts to a group simultaneously. Quickly manage groups by listing unfiled contacts without the need to scroll through your entire contact list. 4. Smart Group Feature: Smart Groups automatically organize your address book based on various criteria. Upcoming Birthdays: Set criteria to include entries occurring within the next month for a list of birthdays. Missing Phone Number: Identify entries without a phone number by setting the phone criterion to include unset entries. 5. Shortcuts Integration: Automate your go-to actions and streamline your day with full Siri Shortcuts support. Enhance your group communication and contact management experience with Group SMS and Email, the ultimate tool for seamless organization and messaging.

About

Authenticator App

Features
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Authenticator is a simple and secure way to manage your two-factor authentication codes and protect your online accounts. Add accounts in seconds by scanning a QR code, importing a QR code from Photos, or entering your setup key manually. Verification codes refresh automatically and stay ready whenever you need to sign in. Authenticator works with services that support standard TOTP-based two-factor authentication. Add accounts quickly Scan a QR code with your camera, import one from Photos, or enter account details manually. Access verification codes easily Keep all your 2FA accounts in one place and copy a code with a single tap. Secure local storage Your authentication secrets are stored securely on your device. You can also enable app locking and a privacy screen for additional protection. Encrypted backups Create password-protected backups of your accounts and restore them when needed. Sync across your devices Optional synchronization can help keep your approved devices up to date. Built for everyday use - Automatic TOTP code refresh - One-tap code copying - Account search - Account sorting - Multiple account support - Countdown to the next code - QR code scanning - QR import from Photos - Manual account setup - Import and export tools - App lock - Privacy screen - Encrypted backup and restore - Haptic feedback Authenticator is designed for anyone who wants a clean and easy-to-use 2FA app for email, social accounts, work services, cloud platforms, developer tools, and other accounts protected by two-factor authentication. Some features are available with Authenticator Premium. Premium unlocks additional functionality, including support for more accounts and advanced backup features. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled from your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/privacy.html Terms of Use https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/terms.html

Screenshots

Group RCS SMS and Email4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Group RCS SMS and Email at 3 against Authenticator App's 1. Group RCS SMS and Email also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Group RCS SMS and Email sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Group RCS SMS and Email versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup RCS SMS and EmailAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShan Shan LiuMuzafar Sultonov

Bugs and requests

Group RCS SMS and Email

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Group RCS SMS and Email

One-time1
  • Group Text and Email Pro$7.99
3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator - Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Authenticator Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator - Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Group RCS SMS and Email free?
Group RCS SMS and Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Group RCS SMS and Email or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Group RCS SMS and Email nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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