# BulkSMS Text Messenger vs Group Text | Mass Message

The clearest difference is rating: Group Text | Mass Message at 4.3 against BulkSMS Text Messenger's 1.5. Group Text | Mass Message also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 8) and review sentiment (43% vs 21%). BulkSMS Text Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BulkSMS Text Messenger sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Group Text | Mass Message sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group Text | Mass Message holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text | Mass Message has 5.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of BulkSMS Text Messenger's written reviews are positive against 43% of Group Text | Mass Message's.

BulkSMS Text Messenger ships an update every 3 months, Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BulkSMS Text Messenger | Group Text | Mass Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulksms-text-messenger/id423765990/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **43.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BulkSMS.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/423765993) | [Mass Text LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689411102) |

## What reviewers say

### BulkSMS Text Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulksms-text-messenger/id423765990)

Send SMS messages to multiple recipients instantly. This app allows for group messaging with large contact lists and offers features like message scheduling and status reports. It connects to over 800 mobile networks worldwide.

**Highlights:** Send SMS to multiple recipients, Create and edit message templates, Schedule messages for later delivery, Receive message status reports, Customizable Sender ID, Integrates with device and online phonebooks, Supports large contact groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bundle of 15 SMS Credits | $0.69 | one-time |
| bundle of 50 SMS Text Message Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 50 SMS Text credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 40 SMS Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 100 SMS Text Message credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 100 SMS Text credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 100 SMS Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 250 SMS Text Message credits | $9.49 | one-time |
| bundle of 250 SMS Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 500 SMS Text Message Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 500 SMS Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 1000 SMS Text Message Credits | $35.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 1000 SMS Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| bundle of 2000 SMS Text Message Credits | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works for some users
- ✅ Useful for international SMS
- ✅ Can schedule messages
- ✅ Supports group contacts
- ✅ Handles multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Outdated interface
- ❌ Difficult setup
- ❌ Expensive credits
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Messages undelivered

**Reported bugs**

- App is outdated
- App looks like an original iPhone 1 app
- Requires login to website and setup sender ID
- No instructions provided for setup
- Will not register

**Requested features**

- iPhone XS MAX screen support
- More features like forwarding, export, print, save as PDF
- Add Iraq to country list
- Sender ID availability for country
- Use email address instead of phone number


### Group Text | Mass Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831)

Send individual text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into custom groups, utilize message templates for efficiency, and personalize messages with recipient details. Upgrade for unlimited groups and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Send individual texts to groups, Create and manage custom groups, Use message templates, Personalize messages with tags, Import iCloud groups, Multi-number selection per contact

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3-Months subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-Months subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Text Groups Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for group messaging
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for business/work
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy app
- 🐛 Contacts/groups disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing/not opening
- Messages not sending
- Contacts/groups disappearing
- Compatibility issues with iOS

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/attachments
- Option to schedule messages
- Improved contact/group management
- Email integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BulkSMS Text Messenger free?

BulkSMS Text Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Group Text | Mass Message free?

Group Text | Mass Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BulkSMS Text Messenger or Group Text | Mass Message?

Group Text | Mass Message is rated higher. BulkSMS Text Messenger averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Group Text | Mass Message averages 4.3 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do BulkSMS Text Messenger or Group Text | Mass Message have ads?

Neither BulkSMS Text Messenger nor Group Text | Mass Message shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BulkSMS Text Messenger or Group Text | Mass Message?

BulkSMS Text Messenger ships an update every 3 months, and Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Most recently, BulkSMS Text Messenger was updated on October 20, 2026 and Group Text | Mass Message on October 26, 2026.

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