Comparison

xGroupSMS vs List Genius

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

Head to head
About

xGroupSMS

Easily send SMS messages to groups or individuals. Manage contacts, create custom templates, and import data from your phonebook or Google Sheets. Enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free experience with local message storage and data management options.

Highlights
  • Group SMS sending
  • Contact group management
  • Customizable message templates
  • Import contacts from phonebook/Google Sheets
  • Message history tracking
  • Privacy-focused local storage
  • Data import/export
Features
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* Send SMS to a group or individual * Group Management: Create and manage contact groups with ease. Rename groups, add or modify contacts, and ensure no duplicate numbers. * Customizable Messaging: Compose messages or select from pre-made templates to save time. Templates can be edited, deleted, or searched by keyword. * Smart Integration: Import contacts from your phonebook or a shared Google Sheet URL. * Seamless SMS Sending: Leverage iPhone’s built-in SMS functionality to send messages to your selected groups effortlessly. * Message History: View, search, and filter all sent messages for efficient tracking. * Friendly User Interfaces: Dark & light theme support, Ad-free experience available * Privacy-focused: messages stored locally * Data Management: All user to import and export APP data into local phone or icloud

About

List Genius

Easily create and manage reusable lists for various tasks, from travel plans to grocery shopping. Capture items via camera, clear text with a tap, and even get random suggestions. Available in English and Spanish.

Highlights
  • Create one-time or reusable lists
  • Check off completed items
  • Add items from camera
  • Clear text with a single tap
  • Random selection tool
  • Supports English and Spanish
Features
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List Genius makes everyday planning simple. Create as many lists as you need for groceries, trips, hardware-store runs, home projects, and everything in between. Keep each list focused, organized, and easy to complete. Reorder items as plans change, duplicate a useful list for next time, and undo accidental deletions without rebuilding your work. Share only the list you choose. Invite a partner through iCloud to collaborate on one list while your other lists remain private. Features: - Create and organize as many lists as you need - Check off items with satisfying visual and haptic feedback - Reorder list items and lists - Share one selected list with a partner through iCloud - Keep changes synchronized across your devices - Select lists and mark off items from Apple Watch - Duplicate useful lists for easy reuse - Delete completed items with an Undo option - Scan an item with the camera on supported devices - Send a plain-text copy when collaboration is not needed - Use the app in English or Spanish Whether you are shopping for groceries, packing for a trip, or planning the next project, List Genius keeps the details clear and close at hand.

Screenshots

xGroupSMS4 screens
List Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: List Genius at 100% against xGroupSMS's 33%. List Genius also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). xGroupSMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. xGroupSMS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. List Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xGroupSMS ships an update every 2 months, List Genius monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
xGroupSMS versus List Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxGroupSMSList Genius
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUGOOD Technology,LLCMichael Gibby

Customer experience

xGroupSMS

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

List Genius

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

xGroupSMS

One-time4
  • Member Signature$0.99
  • Signature$1.99
  • Remove Ad Banner for members$1.99
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  • Remove Ad Banner$2.99
None

List Genius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xGroupSMS free?
xGroupSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is List Genius free?
List Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xGroupSMS or List Genius have ads?
List Genius shows ads; xGroupSMS does not.
Which is updated more often, xGroupSMS or List Genius?
xGroupSMS ships an update every 2 months, and List Genius monthly. Most recently, xGroupSMS was updated on October 23, 2026 and List Genius on October 17, 2026.

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