Comparison

BulkSMS Text Messenger vs SendHype

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

Head to head
About

BulkSMS Text Messenger

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
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Use the BulkSMS Text Messenger app to send SMS text messages to one or more mobile phones. BulkSMS.com connects to over 800 mobile networks globally. SMS is the only communication medium capable of reaching groups of people instantaneously and simultaneously, regardless of where they are. The app is free, but SMS credits are not. You will need to purchase SMS credits via In App Purchasing. This tool is not intended to replace your device’s text messaging capabilities - it is a utility designed for bulk and group messaging. Features include; * Create and edit easy to use templates – makes messaging fast and simple * Two way communication** – send messages and receive replies * Schedule messages for later delivery, up to 1 year in advance * Status reports**. Lets you know if the message was delivered to the mobile phone * Customisable Sender ID** * Use your local device phonebook and/or the BulkSMS online phonebook * Local groups can contain up to 2000 contacts * Online groups can contain up to 10,000 contacts * Send to up to 20,000 contacts in a single submission * Includes 5 SMS Text credits on first registration (requires a mobile phone to receive voucher code) Notes: **These features are network and country specific. i.e. They might not be available on all mobile networks in all countries.

About

SendHype

Easily send personalized text messages to multiple contacts individually, ensuring privacy. Create custom groups, use message templates with placeholders, and attach media. A free version is available with premium upgrade options.

Highlights
  • Personalized text messages
  • Custom contact groups
  • Message templates with placeholders
  • Individual message sending (BCC style)
  • Attach photos/videos
  • iMessage and SMS support
Features
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SendHype allows you to send personalized text messages (iMessage or SMS) to custom contact groups. You can select contacts from your Address Book, create custom contacts or use your existing iCloud contact groups. The messages can be sent individually but also as a group chat message. SEND INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES Even if you send a message to multiple contacts they won't be able to see each other's reply. Each message is sent as a private message and replies are sent back only to you (works like BCC for emails). PERSONALIZE YOUR MESSAGE TEMPLATES You can use placeholders in your message such as [FirstName], [LastName], etc. All these placeholders are replaced with real contact details when the final message is sent. Example: "Hey [FirstName], let's meet tomorrow!" will be delivered as "Hey Kate, let's meet tomorrow!" for a contact named "Kate Johnson". HOW TO USE SENDHYPE IN 4 EASY STEPS 1) Create your custom contact groups or use existing iCloud groups 2) Create a message template (you may include placeholders) 3) Attach photos or videos to your message (optional step) 4) Send the message! DON'T TEXT PEOPLE WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before using our app: https://sendhype.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403768520849 TRY THE FREE VERSION THEN UPGRADE TO PREMIUM The FREE VERSION allows you to try the app features. You can create small contact groups and send a few messages. If you plan to send more messages and create more contact groups please consider upgrading in the app Settings tab. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. GET IN TOUCH WITH US For more information, tutorials and help please visit: https://sendhype.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/4403736357777 or email us at: support@sendhype.net

Screenshots

BulkSMS Text Messenger1 screens
SendHype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SendHype at 4.6 against BulkSMS Text Messenger's 1.5. SendHype also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 21%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BulkSMS Text Messenger's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BulkSMS Text Messenger sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and SendHype sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SendHype holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SendHype has 1.7K 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 59% of SendHype's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BulkSMS Text Messenger ships an update every 3 months, SendHype fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BulkSMS Text Messenger versus SendHype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulkSMS Text MessengerSendHype
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBulkSMS.comNeagu Robert PFA

Customer experience

BulkSMS Text Messenger

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative77.4%

SendHype

All ratings1,649 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.4%

User reviews

BulkSMS Text Messenger

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

SendHype

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved interface
  • 🚀 Efficient group communication
  • 👍 Personal number feature
  • 👍 Useful for various use cases (sales, training, events, etc.)
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent message delivery
  • 🐛 Inability to pause/resume sending
  • 🐛 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy performance, crashes, and glitches
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in free version

Bugs and requests

BulkSMS Text Messenger

Reported bugs

64 issues
  • 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
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  • Doesn't sync contacts with online account
  • Every text has their bulksms advert
  • SMS messages undelivered
  • No response from app support
  • Took money and got failures on sending
  • No resources for 'Delivery to network failed' status
  • No search option in contacts
  • Texts not going through despite confirmation
  • Blocked account after payment
  • Claimed 'fraud' activity
  • Doesn't work
  • Can't login
  • No option for help
  • Messages not getting through to recipients
  • Unused funds sitting in account
  • App has never worked
  • Sender id is not available
  • No phone number for iPod Touch users
  • Crashing when loading contacts to a group
  • Crash all the time
  • Requires app access to all contacts to stop crashing
  • Doesn't tell you about credits until message is constructed
  • Asks for UK mobile number for user in Philippines
  • Cannot register UK number
  • Can't get in
  • Doesn't start up or let you login
  • Cannot copy or forward sent SMS
  • Cannot make groups alphabetical
  • Didn't let user in because contacts were not shared
  • Application doesn't open after upgrading to iPhone 5
  • Won't run on iPhone 5
  • Crashes at times
  • Saved messages not accessible
  • Never been able to get app to open
  • Asks for a lot of stupid stuff
  • Requires 'credits' to send texts despite description saying free
  • Startup crash (workaround provided by user)
  • Didn't work on iPod
  • Requires phone number for iPod
  • Crashes and won't open
  • Message cannot be timed
  • Doesn't actually work
  • Need to type in a mobile number
  • Crashes as soon as opened
  • Failed to deliver test text
  • Crashes immediately when launching
  • Doesn't work on old OS5 anymore
  • Always crashes when opening
  • Never finds the 'online' address book
  • Only get five free SMS
  • No activation code sent
  • No response to email
  • No response when asking for re-send from website
  • Activation code not received
  • Does not do what it says on the box
  • Only 5 free texts
  • Doesn't allow personalization of sender ID
  • App does not text
  • Links to the normal website

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Push notifications
  • Add selection of individual or multiple online contacts

SendHype

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages failing to send or deliver
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit/retrieve sent messages
  • Dynamic recipient selection/segmentation
  • Pause/resume sending functionality
  • Easier subscription management and cancellation
  • Support for Google Voice and other phone numbers
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  • Improved error reporting and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

14 purchases

BulkSMS Text Messenger

One-time14
  • bundle of 15 SMS Credits$0.69
  • bundle of 50 SMS Text Message Credits$1.99
  • bundle of 50 SMS Text credits$2.99
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  • bundle of 40 SMS Credits$2.99
  • bundle of 100 SMS Text Message credits$3.99
  • bundle of 100 SMS Text credits$5.99
  • bundle of 100 SMS Credits$5.99
  • bundle of 250 SMS Text Message credits$9.49
  • bundle of 250 SMS Credits$12.99
  • bundle of 500 SMS Text Message Credits$18.99
  • bundle of 500 SMS Credits$24.99
  • bundle of 1000 SMS Text Message Credits$35.99
  • bundle of 1000 SMS Credits$49.99
  • bundle of 2000 SMS Text Message Credits$69.99
5 purchases

SendHype

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Special$69.99
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is BulkSMS Text Messenger free?
BulkSMS Text Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendHype free?
SendHype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BulkSMS Text Messenger or SendHype?
SendHype is rated higher. BulkSMS Text Messenger averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SendHype averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do BulkSMS Text Messenger or SendHype have ads?
Neither BulkSMS Text Messenger nor SendHype shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BulkSMS Text Messenger or SendHype?
BulkSMS Text Messenger ships an update every 3 months, and SendHype fortnightly. Most recently, BulkSMS Text Messenger was updated on October 20, 2026 and SendHype on October 27, 2026.

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