# Group Text vs CrewSpec

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrewSpec at none against Group Text's 7. CrewSpec also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. CrewSpec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group Text ships an update every 3 weeks, CrewSpec monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group Text | CrewSpec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **215** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) | [CrewSpec LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885226708) |

## 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


### CrewSpec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewspec/id6760598514)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Is CrewSpec free?

CrewSpec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Group Text or CrewSpec have ads?

Neither Group Text nor CrewSpec shows ads.

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

Group Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and CrewSpec monthly. Most recently, Group Text was updated on October 18, 2026 and CrewSpec on October 4, 2026.

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