# Group Text vs App Time Limit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Time Limit at 100% against Group Text's 67%. App Time Limit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Group Text's advantage is ratings volume (232 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and App Time Limit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Time Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 232 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Group Text's written reviews are positive against 100% of App Time Limit's.

Group Text ships an update every 3 weeks, App Time Limit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group Text | App Time Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-time-limit-limitly/id6746193907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) | [NaviStack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791858642) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### App Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-time-limit-limitly/id6746193907)

Regain control of your time and focus with this tool designed to block distractions. Set custom limits for websites and apps to improve productivity, study habits, and sleep. It helps you break free from endless scrolling and reclaim your attention for what truly matters.

**Highlights:** Block websites in Safari, Silence tempting apps, Set custom time limits, Create schedules and timers, One-tap distraction reset, Focus on important tasks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time charge. | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Is App Time Limit free?

App Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group Text or App Time Limit?

App Time Limit is rated higher. Group Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while App Time Limit averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Group Text or App Time Limit have ads?

Neither Group Text nor App Time Limit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group Text or App Time Limit?

Group Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Time Limit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Group Text was updated on October 27, 2026 and App Time Limit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*