# Group SMS+ vs Group Text | Mass Message

The clearest difference is ads: Group Text | Mass Message at none against Group SMS+'s shown. Group SMS+'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (65% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Group Text | Mass Message sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group SMS+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Group SMS+'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Group Text | Mass Message's.

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | Group Text | Mass Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** | [4.3 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [Mass Text LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689411102) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559)

Send SMS messages to groups of any size with ease. This app allows for bulk messaging, batch sending, and contact import. Enhance your messages with photo attachments.

**Highlights:** Bulk SMS sending, Batch messaging, Contact import, Photo attachments, Send to large groups

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Practical and helpful
- 🚀 Straightforward group messaging
- 👍 Great app for organizations
- 🚀 Works well and efficiently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Overlapping UI elements
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to advertised features
- 🐛 Inability to send to large groups

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending to all recipients
- Repeated messages sent to the same contacts
- App freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to send photos and attachments
- Option to hide recipient list
- Automatic group splitting for large contacts
- Delivery status tracking
- Improved search and contact management


### Group Text | Mass Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831)

Send individual text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into custom groups, utilize message templates for efficiency, and personalize messages with recipient details. Upgrade for unlimited groups and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Send individual texts to groups, Create and manage custom groups, Use message templates, Personalize messages with tags, Import iCloud groups, Multi-number selection per contact

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3-Months subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-Months subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Text Groups Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for group messaging
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for business/work
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy app
- 🐛 Contacts/groups disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing/not opening
- Messages not sending
- Contacts/groups disappearing
- Compatibility issues with iOS

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/attachments
- Option to schedule messages
- Improved contact/group management
- Email integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS+ free?

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

### Is Group Text | Mass Message free?

Group Text | Mass Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or Group Text | Mass Message?

Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Group Text | Mass Message averages 4.3 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Group SMS+ or Group Text | Mass Message have ads?

Group SMS+ shows ads; Group Text | Mass Message does not.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS+ or Group Text | Mass Message?

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Group Text | Mass Message on September 22, 2026.

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