Comparison

Group SMS+ vs Broadcast Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Group SMS+

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
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Get your message out effortlessly with Group SMS+. Group SMS+ makes it simple and powerful to send SMS text messages to both large and small groups. Group SMS+ is a powerful yet easy-to-use application for sending SMS text messages to large and small groups of people. #1 Productivity app in South Korea #1 Productivity app in Turkey #1 Productivity app in Egypt #1 Productivity app in Saudi Arabia #1 Productivity app in Kuwait #1 Productivity app in United Arab Emirates #1 Productivity app in Qatar #1 Productivity app in Mali #1 Productivity app in Pakistan KEY FEATURES • Bulk SMS Send a single message to an entire group with just a tap, saving you time and effort. • Batch Messaging Break down your recipients into manageable batches for better message control and delivery success. • Contacts Import Easily import your contacts directly from your phone to build your groups in seconds. • Photo Attachments Make your messages more engaging by attaching photos with ease. You will be charged for each individual SMS text message, not by group. For some mobile operators, you may have to limit the number of your SMS recipients as having too many recipients may cause failure in your recipients receiving your messages. Over hundred recipients messages might cause the heavy bill. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note that you will be charged for each individual SMS text message sent, not by group. Some mobile operators may limit the number of recipients per message to prevent delivery issues. Sending messages to over a hundred recipients could result in higher charges.

About

Broadcast Buddy

Send personalized messages to multiple recipients individually, ensuring each person feels like they received a unique communication. Avoid the anonymity of group chats by crafting one message that reaches everyone privately.

Highlights
  • Individual message delivery
  • Personalized communication
  • Craft messages once
  • Avoid group chat clutter
  • Enhance user interaction
Features
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Send one message to many people without starting a group chat. Broadcast Buddy delivers your update through Messages as separate one-to-one threads. Recipients do not see the rest of your list, and replies come back privately. BUILT FOR REPEAT UPDATES • Create reusable groups from your iPhone contacts • Start with ready-made group templates, then add your people • Search, sort, add, or remove contacts • Attach photos, PDFs, and supported files • Review and reuse past broadcasts • Send through Apple Messages using Broadcast Buddy Helper USE IT FOR Family updates, wedding guests, HOA and resident notices, teams and coaches, school parents, clubs, churches, nonprofits, clients, and small-business outreach. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Broadcast Buddy does not collect your contacts, messages, or personal data. START FREE Create one group with up to 7 contacts. Broadcast Buddy Plus unlocks unlimited groups, larger recipient lists, and broadcast history with monthly and annual options. Broadcast Buddy requires Apple Shortcuts and Messages to send broadcasts. Terms of Use: https://aireatelier.com/broadcastbuddyapp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://aireatelier.com/broadcastbuddyapp/privacy

Screenshots

Group SMS+4 screens
Broadcast Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Group SMS+ at 4.7 against Broadcast Buddy's 3.8. Group SMS+ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 18) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Broadcast Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Broadcast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Group SMS+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Group SMS+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Broadcast Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, Broadcast Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Group SMS+ versus Broadcast Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup SMS+Broadcast Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better3.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better18
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCedars Software, LLCAire Atelier LLC

Customer experience

Group SMS+

All ratings4,150 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative27.9%

Broadcast Buddy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Group SMS+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Broadcast Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Group SMS+

One-time6
  • Bronze Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Silver Tip$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Gold Tip$4.99
  • Diamond Tip$9.99
  • Rocket Tip$19.99
2 purchases

Broadcast Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Broadcast Buddy Plus3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Broadcast Buddy Plus3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Group SMS+ free?
Group SMS+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Broadcast Buddy free?
Broadcast Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or Broadcast Buddy?
Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Broadcast Buddy averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Group SMS+ or Broadcast Buddy have ads?
Group SMS+ shows ads; Broadcast Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Group SMS+ or Broadcast Buddy?
Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and Broadcast Buddy weekly. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Broadcast Buddy on November 8, 2026.

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