xGroupSMS vs List Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. xGroupSMS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. List Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.
xGroupSMS ships an update every 2 months, List Genius monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xGroupSMS | List Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UGOOD Technology,LLC | Michael Gibby |
Customer experience
xGroupSMS
List Genius
In-app purchases
xGroupSMS
- Member Signature$0.99
- Signature$1.99
- Remove Ad Banner for members$1.99
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- Remove Ad Banner$2.99
List Genius
No in-app purchases
Questions
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