# Group SMS+ vs Quick Send

Group SMS+ and Quick Send both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Quick Send's written reviews are positive against 65% of Group SMS+'s. Quick Send also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Group SMS+'s advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 646). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Send sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Group SMS+ against 4.7 for Quick Send. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.1K ratings behind it against 646, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Group SMS+'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Quick Send's.

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, Quick Send every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | Quick Send |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews) | [4.7 (646 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-send-mass-text-message/id6447712531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 646 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [AppTout](https://appshunter.io/developer/650869462) |

## 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


### Quick Send

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-send-mass-text-message/id6447712531)

Send personalized bulk text messages to multiple contacts efficiently. Avoid group chat confusion with individualized messaging and easy contact management. Streamline communication for clients, appointments, events, and teams.

**Highlights:** Send mass text messages, Personalized messages with variable fields, Individualized messaging, Easy group management, Seamless address book integration, Time-saving efficiency

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Send Pro: Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Send Pro: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Quick Send Pro: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Quick Send Pro: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Quick Send Pro: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Quick Send Pro: Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Quick Send Pro: Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Quick Send Pro: Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent and responsive customer support
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💌 Personalized messaging to groups without bulk feel
- ⚡ Quick and efficient mass communication
- 🎯 Great for business, sports, and organizational use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Performance slows with large contact lists
- 🔄 Requires manual send button clicks for each recipient
- ❌ Inconsistent reliability and crashes for some users
- 🚫 Can trigger Apple account flags and deregistration
- 📸 Photo sending feature unclear or non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails during large send operations
- Photo sending feature not working as advertised
- Support form submission errors
- Contact import/sync issues after app updates
- Performance degradation with large contact lists

**Requested features**

- Automatic/batch sending without manual clicks
- Schedule messages for later delivery
- Export groups to spreadsheet or document format
- Edit existing groups without deleting and re-entering
- Automatic photo attachment and sending


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS+ free?

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

### Is Quick Send free?

Quick Send is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or Quick Send?

Group SMS+ and Quick Send are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.1K and 646 ratings respectively.

### Do Group SMS+ or Quick Send have ads?

Both Group SMS+ and Quick Send show ads.

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

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and Quick Send every 10 days. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Quick Send on September 21, 2026.

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