Comparison

Group SMS+ vs Web Browser SMS

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

Web Browser SMS

Access and manage your iPhone's photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser on your computer. Send SMS and emails with a full keyboard and track your message history. Edit contacts, browse photos, and manage calendar events seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Send SMS and emails from computer
  • Manage contacts via web browser
  • Access and download iPhone photos
  • View and edit calendar events
  • Message history tracking
  • Export contacts to CSV
Features
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Access your iPhone photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser. Full control of your iPhone data from your Mac or PC. Tired of being tethered to your iPhone screen? Get complete web-based access to your photos, contacts, text messages, and calendar - all from the comfort of your computer's browser with a real keyboard. SMS & Email from Your Browser --------------------------- ▶ Compose and send text messages and emails using your computer's keyboard through your web browser. Access your full address book - no typing phone numbers or email addresses. Send to multiple recipients. No character limit, with message count display for fee control. Message History --------------------------- ▶ Keep track of every SMS and email you send. The History tab records all your messages with search and filter. View details, resend with one click, and see statistics on your messaging activity. Contact Management --------------------------- ▶ Full web-based access to your iPhone contacts: view, search, add, edit, and delete contacts directly from your browser. Update contact photos with an easy-to-use cropping tool. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone. Export all your contacts to CSV. Photo Library Access --------------------------- ▶ Browse your entire iPhone photo library from any web browser: view albums, thumbnails, and full-resolution images. Download photos and videos with custom size and format options (JPEG/PNG). Filter by album and date. Your photos, accessible anywhere. Calendar & Events --------------------------- ▶ Manage your calendar from your computer: view, create, edit, and delete events in month, week, or day view. Access all your calendars, set event details, locations, and notes. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone calendar. Your iPhone data is just a browser away. Connect via WiFi and manage everything from your computer. Note: WiFi connection required. SMS sent via your iPhone - standard carrier fees apply.

Screenshots

Group SMS+4 screens
Web Browser SMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Group SMS+ at 4.7 against Web Browser SMS's 3.3. Group SMS+ also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 13) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). Web Browser SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Web Browser SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.1K ratings behind it against 13, 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 50% of Web Browser SMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, Web Browser SMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Group SMS+ versus Web Browser SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup SMS+Web Browser SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better3.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCedars Software, LLCRaphael Odermatt

Customer experience

Group SMS+

All ratings4,133 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews622 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative27.8%

Web Browser SMS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

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

Web Browser SMS

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

Web Browser SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Features$2.992 Months
One-time1
  • Advanced Features$0.99

Questions

Is Group SMS+ free?
Group SMS+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Browser SMS free?
Web Browser SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or Web Browser SMS?
Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Web Browser SMS averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Group SMS+ or Web Browser SMS have ads?
Both Group SMS+ and Web Browser SMS show ads.
Which is updated more often, Group SMS+ or Web Browser SMS?
Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and Web Browser SMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Web Browser SMS on September 27, 2026.

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