Comparison

Broadcast Buddy vs Mass Text Message

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

Head to head
About

Broadcast Buddy

Send personalized messages to multiple recipients individually, ensuring each person feels like they received a unique communication. Avoid the anonymity of group chats by crafting one message that reaches everyone privately.

Highlights
  • Individual message delivery
  • Personalized communication
  • Craft messages once
  • Avoid group chat clutter
  • Enhance user interaction
Features
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Send one message to many people without starting a group chat. Broadcast Buddy delivers your update through Messages as separate one-to-one threads. Recipients do not see the rest of your list, and replies come back privately. BUILT FOR REPEAT UPDATES • Create reusable groups from your iPhone contacts • Start with ready-made group templates, then add your people • Search, sort, add, or remove contacts • Attach photos, PDFs, and supported files • Review and reuse past broadcasts • Send through Apple Messages using Broadcast Buddy Helper USE IT FOR Family updates, wedding guests, HOA and resident notices, teams and coaches, school parents, clubs, churches, nonprofits, clients, and small-business outreach. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Broadcast Buddy does not collect your contacts, messages, or personal data. START FREE Create one group with up to 7 contacts. Broadcast Buddy Plus unlocks unlimited groups, larger recipient lists, and broadcast history with monthly and annual options. Broadcast Buddy requires Apple Shortcuts and Messages to send broadcasts. Terms of Use: https://aireatelier.com/broadcastbuddyapp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://aireatelier.com/broadcastbuddyapp/privacy

About

Mass Text Message

Streamline your communication by sending personalized bulk messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize recipients into groups, use custom placeholders for individual tailoring, and send messages one by one to ensure privacy and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Personalized bulk messaging
  • Predefined contact groups
  • Message personalization with placeholders
  • Individual message delivery
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Auto send mode with Shortcuts
Features
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Looking to save time and streamline your messaging? Mass Text Sender makes it simple to send personalized messages to multiple contacts in just a few taps. Whether you're sending group updates, event invitations, promotional texts, or reminders, this app helps you communicate faster and more efficiently. KEY FEATURES Auto Send Mode Send messages instantly with one tap using Shortcuts for faster communication. Predefined Contact Groups Organize your contacts into reusable groups. Ideal for businesses, events, or personal use. Personalized Messages Use placeholders like [first-name], [last-name], and [company] to automatically personalize each message. Every recipient gets a message that feels unique. Message Templates Start from professionally written templates or create your own. Save the messages you use most and reuse them anytime from the Templates tab. CSV Contact Import Bring your contacts in from Excel or Numbers with a single CSV file. Match the columns, preview, and import hundreds of contacts in seconds. Delivery Tracking See exactly what happened to every message: sent, partially sent, or failed — and retry failed recipients with one tap. Smart Reminders Schedule a reminder and jump straight to sending with a single tap on the notification. Send Individually Messages are delivered one by one to maintain privacy and personalization. Simple, Clean Interface Completely redesigned for ease of use. Create and send messages in seconds, with search across your messages and groups. WHY CHOOSE MASS TEXT SENDER? Save Time No need to manually message each contact. Build Better Connections Make your messages more engaging through personalization. Designed for Everyone Perfect for business owners, event planners, teachers, or anyone who wants to stay connected easily. Take control of your messaging. Download Mass Text Sender now and experience the power of smart group messaging. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/masstextsender/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/masstextsender/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Broadcast Buddy4 screens
Mass Text Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

Broadcast Buddy and Mass Text Message both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Broadcast Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mass Text Message's. Broadcast Buddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Mass Text Message's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Broadcast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mass Text Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Broadcast Buddy against 3.8 for Mass Text Message. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Broadcast Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mass Text Message's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broadcast Buddy ships an update weekly, Mass Text Message every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Broadcast Buddy versus Mass Text Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadcast BuddyMass Text Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)3.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better9
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAire Atelier LLCAbdulsamed Dagli

Customer experience

Broadcast Buddy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Mass Text Message

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Broadcast Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Broadcast Buddy Plus3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Broadcast Buddy Plus3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Mass Text Message

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Broadcast Buddy free?
Broadcast Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mass Text Message free?
Mass Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Broadcast Buddy or Mass Text Message?
Mass Text Message is rated higher. Broadcast Buddy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Mass Text Message averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Broadcast Buddy or Mass Text Message have ads?
Neither Broadcast Buddy nor Mass Text Message shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broadcast Buddy or Mass Text Message?
Broadcast Buddy ships an update weekly, and Mass Text Message every 3 months. Most recently, Broadcast Buddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mass Text Message on November 4, 2026.

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