Comparison

xGroupSMS vs UBAA

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

UBAA

A cross-platform campus service aggregator designed for Beihang University students. It provides a one-stop solution for academic needs including class schedules, exams, grades, attendance, and teaching evaluations.

Highlights
  • Class schedule management
  • Exam and grade tracking
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Teaching evaluation system
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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面向北航学生的跨平台校园服务聚合客户端,一站式覆盖课表、考试、成绩、签到、评教等校园场景。

Screenshots

xGroupSMS4 screens
UBAA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UBAA at every 3 weeks against xGroupSMS's every 2 months. UBAA also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xGroupSMS ships an update every 2 months, UBAA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xGroupSMS versus UBAA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxGroupSMSUBAA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUGOOD Technology,LLC沐衡 李

Customer experience

xGroupSMS

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

UBAA

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

xGroupSMS

No in-app purchases

None

UBAA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xGroupSMS free?
xGroupSMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UBAA free?
UBAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xGroupSMS or UBAA have ads?
Neither xGroupSMS nor UBAA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xGroupSMS or UBAA?
xGroupSMS ships an update every 2 months, and UBAA every 3 weeks. Most recently, xGroupSMS was updated on November 1, 2026 and UBAA on October 24, 2026.

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