# Group SMS+ vs SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync

The clearest difference is rating: Group SMS+ at 4.7 against SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync's 3.7. Group SMS+ also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 93) and review sentiment (65% vs 54%). SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group SMS+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.1K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Group SMS+'s written reviews are positive against 54% of SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync's.

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** | [3.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-texting-from-tablet-and-sync/id553211480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [Up to Eleven](https://appshunter.io/developer/533406261) |

## 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


### SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-texting-from-tablet-and-sync/id553211480)

Send and receive text messages on your tablet, syncing them with your smartphone and computer. Stay connected without needing your phone nearby. Share pictures and enjoy free messaging with other users.

**Highlights:** Send and receive messages on iPad, Sync messages across devices, Call notifications on iPad, Free messaging to friends, Send pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to use on multiple devices
- 👍 Syncs messages across devices
- 🚀 Useful for users with non-iOS phones
- 👍 Works well when it functions properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable and buggy
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🐛 Disappearing/lost messages
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to register phone numbers
- Automatic sign-out issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Delayed or non-existent message syncing

**Requested features**

- Ability to change notification sounds
- Larger font size options
- Passcode/biometric lock
- Improved group chat functionality
- Refresh button for syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS+ free?

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

### Is SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync free?

SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync?

Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync averages 3.7 from 93 ratings.

### Do Group SMS+ or SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync have ads?

Group SMS+ shows ads; SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS+ or SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync?

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync monthly. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and SMS Texting from Tablet & Sync on October 16, 2026.

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