# Group SMS vs Group Text Free

The clearest difference is monetization model: Group Text Free at free against Group SMS's free with in-app purchases. Group Text Free also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (53 vs 4). Group SMS's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 7%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Group Text Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group SMS holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text Free has 53 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Group SMS's written reviews are positive against 7% of Group Text Free's.

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, Group Text Free every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | Group Text Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523/reviews)** | [3.3 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-free/id1154776572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Di Giuseppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/404162454) | [CONG DUC TRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/596643264) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523)

Easily send personalized SMS messages to multiple contacts at once. Create custom lists, use templates with variables, and schedule messages for future delivery. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Personalized group SMS, Custom contact lists, Message templates with variables, Scheduled SMS sending, Send history log, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group SMS Pro – Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Group SMS Pro – Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Group SMS Pro – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Group Text Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-free/id1154776572)

Easily send mass texts, iMessages, or emails to groups or selected contacts. Create and manage contact groups, send pre-written templates, and share photos without limitations on the number of recipients or attachments.

**Highlights:** Mass SMS, iMessage, MMS, and email sending, Group contact management, Template message creation, Photo sharing to groups, Address book management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sms Group Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

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

### Is Group Text Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS or Group Text Free?

Group SMS is rated higher. Group SMS averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Group Text Free averages 3.3 from 53 ratings.

### Do Group SMS or Group Text Free have ads?

Neither Group SMS nor Group Text Free shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or Group Text Free?

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, and Group Text Free every 3 days. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Group Text Free on November 6, 2026.

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