# Group SMS Personalized texting vs GroupSpeak

The clearest difference is rating: GroupSpeak at 4.2 against Group SMS Personalized texting's 2.8. GroupSpeak also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4). Group SMS Personalized texting's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS Personalized texting sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and GroupSpeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GroupSpeak holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Group SMS Personalized texting's written reviews are positive against 33% of GroupSpeak's.

Group SMS Personalized texting ships an update fortnightly, GroupSpeak every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS Personalized texting | GroupSpeak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-personalized-texting/id564116502/reviews) | **[4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupspeak-mass-text-message/id6443476385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Granjur](https://appshunter.io/developer/564116505) | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS Personalized texting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-personalized-texting/id564116502)

Easily send personalized text messages to individuals or groups. Save messages as templates, schedule them, and set reminders for important dates. Customize the app's appearance with themes and font sizes.

**Highlights:** Personalized group and individual messaging, Save and send messages as templates, Schedule SMS and emails, Birthday reminders, Email personalization, Customizable themes and font size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday reminder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Personalise | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backup Contacts Feature | $0.99 | one-time |


### GroupSpeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupspeak-mass-text-message/id6443476385)

Effortlessly send personalized text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into groups, utilize message templates for recurring texts, and sync across devices. Import contacts and groups easily from CSV files.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send personalized mass texts, Automatic group messaging, Message templates, iCloud sync across devices, CSV contact import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| LazyGroup Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS Personalized texting free?

Group SMS Personalized texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GroupSpeak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS Personalized texting or GroupSpeak?

GroupSpeak is rated higher. Group SMS Personalized texting averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GroupSpeak averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Group SMS Personalized texting or GroupSpeak have ads?

Neither Group SMS Personalized texting nor GroupSpeak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS Personalized texting or GroupSpeak?

Group SMS Personalized texting ships an update fortnightly, and GroupSpeak every 5 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS Personalized texting was updated on June 11, 2026 and GroupSpeak on September 20, 2026.

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