Comparison

Group Text Message vs Stargate Fi

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

Head to head
About

Group Text Message

Send personalized messages to groups instantly via SMS and email. Manage contacts, import data, and use dynamic tags for tailored communication. Includes AI proofreading and cloud file sharing.

Highlights
  • Personalized group messaging
  • SMS and Email support
  • Contact group management
  • Spreadsheet import
  • AI proofreading
  • Cloud file sharing
Features
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GroupText is the next-generation messaging app designed for professionals, community leaders, small businesses, and anyone who needs to send personalized messages to groups instantly and efficiently. Stop sending boring, one-size-fits-all group chats. Start connecting with individual, tailored communication. [Powerful Group Management] Flexible Contact Sources: Easily define your groups directly from your device contacts, import existing iCloud Groups, or quickly define custom contacts within the app. Streamlined Import: Import large contact lists and group data instantly using spreadsheet import. Sending Control: Send messages manual one by one for total control or use automatic broadcast features. Background Operation: Start your large broadcasts and let GroupText work in the background, freeing you to use your device for other tasks. Data Mobility: Securely import/export data to back up or move your custom groups and contacts whenever you need. [Hyper-Personalization] Dynamic Placeholders: Go beyond simple group texts. Use dynamic tags like [FirstName], [LastName], and others to ensure every single recipient receives a message addressed directly to them. Multi-Channel Support: Send personalized communications via both SMS/Text and Email from one streamlined interface. [Smart Tools and Features] AI Proofreading: Ensure your message is clear, professional, and error-free before you hit send with our integrated AI proofreading tool. Cloud File Sharing: Easily include important documents, images, or resources by attaching cloud links to your messages (hosted securely on our servers). GroupText transforms your phone's communication abilities into a powerful, personalized tool. Perfect for managing team announcements, sending customer updates, coordinating events, or communicating with any large community. Download GroupText today and experience the future of personalized group messaging! [Subscription] Monthly (monthly renewal) | Annual (annual renewal) Auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in App Store Account Settings. [Useful links] Terms and conditions: https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/31105478320669 Privacy policy: https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/31105555289117 End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@novasoft.ro

About

Stargate Fi

A private logbook for amateur astronomers and sky-watchers. It offers immediate access to current moon phases, illumination, and a seasonal celestial object to observe. Users can log sightings, track progress towards goals, and generate reports on their observations.

Highlights
  • Live moon phase and illumination
  • Seasonal celestial object recommendations
  • Logbook for celestial object sightings
  • Observation reports and charts
  • Observing goal tracking
  • Optional AI for note tidying
Features
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Stargate is a calm, private logbook for amateur astronomers and curious sky-watchers. Open the app and you immediately see tonight's moon phase and illumination, plus a seasonal object worth finding tonight - no setup, no sign-in, nothing to press first. FEATURES - Tonight view: live moon phase, illumination, and an observing tip for the conditions - Find It Tonight: a seasonal star, planet, cluster or nebula to track down - Logbook: record stars, planets, constellations, meteors and deep-sky objects with date, location and a sky-quality rating - Reports: charts that break your sightings down by object type, by month and by sky quality - Goals: set observing challenges and watch your progress fill in - Optional Cloud AI: tidy up your observation notes with one tap

Screenshots

Group Text Message4 screens
Stargate Fi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stargate Fi at none against Group Text Message's 2. Stargate Fi also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Group Text Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Stargate Fi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Group Text Message against 4.9 for Stargate Fi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Group Text Message versus Stargate Fi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup Text MessageStargate Fi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoredana Gabriela Neagu194409096291NOURLEA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA.

Customer experience

Group Text Message

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stargate Fi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Group Text Message

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
None

Stargate Fi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Group Text Message free?
Group Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stargate Fi free?
Stargate Fi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Group Text Message or Stargate Fi?
Group Text Message is rated higher. Group Text Message averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stargate Fi averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Group Text Message or Stargate Fi have ads?
Neither Group Text Message nor Stargate Fi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group Text Message or Stargate Fi?
Group Text Message ships an update daily, and Stargate Fi daily. Most recently, Group Text Message was updated on September 13, 2026 and Stargate Fi on September 18, 2026.

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