Comparison

Group Text Pro vs Trend Micro VPN

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

Head to head
About

Group Text Pro

Easily send personalized group SMS messages to contacts from Excel files or your iPhone's address book. Automate message content with custom fields for a more efficient communication experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized group SMS sending
  • Import contacts from Excel
  • Use iPhone's address book
  • Customizable message templates
  • Group management
  • Contact search
  • Message encryption
Features
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Send SMS like this:"{FirstName}, Happy New Year",the actual SMS will be replaced with "tom,Happy New Year" Send group SMS to contacts in Excel file or iPhone's address book This is the easiest way to manage contacts group SMS Easy Pro is very effective, if you need to send text messages to a large temporary recipients , this is a very effective tool. When you defined text message , recipient names and phone numbers in an Excel file, you can send personalized SMS like this: "{FirstName}, Happy New Year", the actual SMS content will be replaced with "mechanical, Happy New Year"," jack,Happy New Year "," tom, Happy New Year "... You can create an Excel file on the computer that contains the definition of personalized SMS content and receive numbers, and then uploaded to the iPhone via WiFi / iTunes, you can send personalized text messages to contacts in Excel. The Excel file must include the recipient number column which named "TEL", the other columns are optional. You can also export a sample file, edit the sample file and recipient information. SMS Easy Pro can also texting to contacts in iPhone's address book. FEATURES: 1. Support send personalized group SMS and normal SMS, the number of the recipient is not limited to the contacts in Excel. 2. Support send personalized group SMS and normal SMS to the contacts in iPhone's address book. 3. Personalize content of messages very easily, for example, in an Excel you had customized the content of the message like this:"Hello, {FullName}, please come to pick up the gift," when you import this file to iPhone , you can insert the label if you want, such as: "Hello , {FullName}, please come to pick up the gift, your gift order number is: {GiftNum}". Messages will be converted into something like this: "Hello, mack tinda, please come to pick up the gift, your gift order number is: 1942", "Hello,qiongs join , please come to pick up the gift, your gift order number is: 2012" ... 4. Import Excel file with four ways: AirDrop,iTunes,Email and WIFI. 5. Export sample file: AirDrop,iTunes or WIFI. 6. System group management,you can increase, delete, modify one group. You can also add or remove the contacts in one group. 7. Searching quickly by phone number or name of contact. 8. The message can be record after sent if you want. 9. You can define some template, which can help you enter message fast next time. 10. You can encrypt and decrypt text if you want. 11. It is very simple to create an Excel file, you can create one using a variety of software, but in the end,you should save the file in the Excel97-2004 WoorkBook(xls) format. Please give us your feedback on the app! Thanks for testing SMS Easy Email: sms_easy_support@163.com

About

Trend Micro VPN

This app masks your IP address and encrypts your internet traffic to protect your online privacy and security. It offers a fast, unlimited connection and automatically secures your device on public Wi-Fi. Access content safely and anonymously with this VPN service.

Highlights
  • Masks IP address
  • Encrypts internet traffic
  • Secures public Wi-Fi
  • Fast and unlimited bandwidth
  • Automatic protection on unsecured networks
  • Web threat protection
  • Network vulnerability check
Features
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Trend Micro VPN, formerly known as VPN Proxy One Pro, is the best Virtual Private Network (VPN) for iOS and iPadOS. Trend Micro VPN masks your IP address, encrypts your Internet traffic, turns a public WiFi into a private network, and helps browse sites and apps on your iPhone/iPad so you can access content safely and anonymously. Protect your online security and privacy with Trend Micro VPN today. Enjoy a fast and unlimited Internet connection with just one click. A 7-day free trial is provided. Core Features of Trend Micro VPN • Secure all online activities: Hide your IP address, identity, and location from trackers to have maximum privacy and security. • Fast & unlimited bandwidth: Deploy advanced servers worldwide with no bandwidth or traffic limitation so you can easily enjoy stream videos, live sports broadcast, TV shows, games, and other online services. • Automatic Protection: The Automatic VPN feature helps identify potential risks within your network connection. When connecting to unsecure networks, Trend Micro VPN is automatically turned on in an instant. • Web threat protection: Protect you from malicious websites and online frauds and scams. • Network vulnerability check: Once launched, Trend Micro VPN instantly scans your network for vulnerabilities and security risks. • Multiple servers around the world: Trend Micro VPN servers are deployed around the world, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. • Easy to set up and use: Easy to set up and get connected with a simple click. • Instant customer support: 24/7 customer support from the customer success team. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period (at the same price). Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal disabled by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. During active subscription periods, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed. Privacy policy: http://us.trendmicro.com/us/about/company/privacystatement/ Terms of Use: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/about/legal.html

Screenshots

Group Text Pro4 screens
Trend Micro VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trend Micro VPN at Free against Group Text Pro's $48.99. Trend Micro VPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). Group Text Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Trend Micro VPN is free to download; Group Text Pro costs $48.99 up front. Trend Micro VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Group Text Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trend Micro VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trend Micro VPN has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Group Text Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of Trend Micro VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Text Pro ships an update every 3 months, Trend Micro VPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Group Text Pro versus Trend Micro VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup Text ProTrend Micro VPN
Price$48.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer延瑶 纪Trend Micro, Incorporated

Customer experience

Group Text Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

Trend Micro VPN

All ratings1,908 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.8%

Bugs and requests

Group Text Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Trend Micro VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN disconnects unexpectedly
  • Subscription renewal problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to bypass VPN for specific apps
  • More country/server options
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

Group Text Pro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Trend Micro VPN

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly for 1 device$4.991 Month
  • Monthly for 1 device7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly for 5 devices$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly for 5 devices7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Subscription by Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly for 1 Device7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly for 5 devices$39.991 Year
  • Yearly for 5 devices7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly for 2 devices$49.991 Year
  • Yearly for 4 devices$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Group Text Pro free?
Group Text Pro costs $48.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trend Micro VPN free?
Trend Micro VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Group Text Pro or Trend Micro VPN?
Trend Micro VPN is rated higher. Group Text Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Trend Micro VPN averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Group Text Pro or Trend Micro VPN have ads?
Neither Group Text Pro nor Trend Micro VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group Text Pro or Trend Micro VPN?
Group Text Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Trend Micro VPN every 2 months. Most recently, Group Text Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Trend Micro VPN on October 14, 2026.

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