# Daylist vs Group Text

The clearest difference is ads: Group Text at none against Daylist's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Daylist against 4.5 for Group Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 232 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Daylist's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.

Daylist ships an update fortnightly, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylist | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-list-maker-checklist/id6450943422/reviews)** | [4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Home Tasker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604578477) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-list-maker-checklist/id6450943422)

This app offers a minimalist approach to daily planning and routine tracking. It helps users organize tasks, build habits, and manage schedules in a focused environment. Features include smart checklists, real-time list sharing, and a hydration tracker, all enhanced by a motivating cat mascot and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Minimalist daily planner, Routine tracker, Smart checklists, Real-time list sharing, Hydration tracker, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daylist Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Daylist Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Daylist Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### 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 Daylist free?

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

### Is Group Text free?

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

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

Daylist is rated higher. Daylist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 232 ratings.

### Do Daylist or Group Text have ads?

Daylist shows ads; Group Text does not.

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

Daylist ships an update fortnightly, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Daylist was updated on October 27, 2026 and Group Text on October 30, 2026.

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