# Group SMS+ vs Web Browser SMS

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | Web Browser SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-browser-sms/id944770820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [Raphael Odermatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/403027529) |

## 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


### Web Browser SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-browser-sms/id944770820)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Features | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Advanced Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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