# GroupsPro X vs SMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS at none against GroupsPro X's 3. SMS also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). GroupsPro X's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupsPro X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

GroupsPro X ships an update every 2 months, SMS every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupsPro X | SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupspro-x/id461935278/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demodit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/340785814) | [Elena Dubrovskaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/850395869) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupsPro X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupspro-x/id461935278)

Organize contacts into groups and create flexible mailing lists for efficient mass SMS and email communication. Manage contact details, search across your address book, and export data. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like file sharing and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Create and modify contact groups, Assign contacts to groups, Create and modify mailing lists, Mass SMS and email sending, Contact search functionality, Export contact data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Business Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-sms-assistent/id850395866)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupsPro X free?

GroupsPro X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS free?

SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GroupsPro X or SMS have ads?

Neither GroupsPro X nor SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GroupsPro X or SMS?

GroupsPro X ships an update every 2 months, and SMS every 21 months. Most recently, GroupsPro X was updated on October 13, 2026 and SMS on September 25, 2026.

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