# Group SMS+ vs Broadcast Buddy

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | Broadcast Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcast-buddy-mass-text/id6553966665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [Aire Atelier LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545773679) |

## 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


### Broadcast Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcast-buddy-mass-text/id6553966665)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Broadcast Buddy Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Broadcast Buddy Plus | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*