# Group Text Pro vs Group Text

The clearest difference is price: Group Text at Free against Group Text Pro's $48.99. Group Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (215 vs 1). Group Text Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Group Text is free to download; Group Text Pro costs $48.99 up front. Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Group Text Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 215 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 67% of Group Text's.

Group Text Pro ships an update every 3 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group Text Pro | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $48.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-pro-group-message/id586678769/reviews) | **[4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [延瑶 纪](https://appshunter.io/developer/586333013) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### Group Text Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-pro-group-message/id586678769)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184)

Send personalized SMS and iMessage to multiple contacts privately. Utilize placeholders for custom messages and manage contact groups easily. Offers a free version with limited messaging and a premium upgrade for more extensive use.

**Highlights:** Personalized bulk messaging, SMS and iMessage support, Contact group management, Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.), Individual message delivery, iCloud contact group integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for mass texting
- 👍 Great for business marketing
- 👍 Works well for church groups
- 👍 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cumbersome to add contacts
- 🐛 Auto-send leaves recipients out
- 🐛 Group lists keep growing
- 🐛 Difficult to expedite
- 🐛 Sync issues between computer and phone

**Reported bugs**

- Auto send to the group leaves recipients out
- Sync issues between Mac and phone
- Need to start all over if app freezes or is left
- Pro version not working
- Subscription not cancellable/visible

**Requested features**

- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group Text Pro free?

Group Text Pro costs $48.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group Text Pro or Group Text?

Group Text is rated higher. Group Text Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do Group Text Pro or Group Text have ads?

Neither Group Text Pro nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group Text Pro or Group Text?

Group Text Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group Text Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Group Text on October 18, 2026.

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