# Group SMS vs ContactExport+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Group SMS at none against ContactExport+'s 2. Group SMS also leads on ads (none vs shown). ContactExport+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContactExport+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Group SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group SMS ships an update every 6 months, ContactExport+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | ContactExport+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bahtiyar Polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) | [Hatching Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860158157) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-bulk-text-messaging/id396353721)

Send the same message to multiple contacts simultaneously without individual copy-pasting. Create groups for efficient communication and save significant time when messaging several people at once.

**Highlights:** Create contact groups, Send one message to many, Time-saving utility, Efficient group communication

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ContactExport+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contactexport-plus/id6760079615)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

Group SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ContactExport+ free?

ContactExport+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Group SMS or ContactExport+ have ads?

ContactExport+ shows ads; Group SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or ContactExport+?

Group SMS ships an update every 6 months, and ContactExport+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on August 24, 2026 and ContactExport+ on September 18, 2026.

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