# Group SMS vs Group Text | Mass Message

The clearest difference is rating: Group Text | Mass Message at 4.3 against Group SMS's 3.5. Group Text | Mass Message also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 4) and review sentiment (43% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Group Text | Mass Message sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group Text | Mass Message holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text | Mass Message has 5.9K 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 43% of Group Text | Mass Message's.

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | Group Text | Mass Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **43.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Di Giuseppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/404162454) | [Mass Text LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689411102) |

## 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 (4)**

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


### Group Text | Mass Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-message/id1171955831)

Send individual text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into custom groups, utilize message templates for efficiency, and personalize messages with recipient details. Upgrade for unlimited groups and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Send individual texts to groups, Create and manage custom groups, Use message templates, Personalize messages with tags, Import iCloud groups, Multi-number selection per contact

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3-Months subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-Months subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 12-Months subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Text Groups Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for group messaging
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for business/work
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy app
- 🐛 Contacts/groups disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing/not opening
- Messages not sending
- Contacts/groups disappearing
- Compatibility issues with iOS

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/attachments
- Option to schedule messages
- Improved contact/group management
- Email integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

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

### Is Group Text | Mass Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS or Group Text | Mass Message?

Group Text | Mass Message is rated higher. Group SMS averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Group Text | Mass Message averages 4.3 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Group SMS or Group Text | Mass Message have ads?

Neither Group SMS nor Group Text | Mass Message shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or Group Text | Mass Message?

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, and Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Group Text | Mass Message on November 1, 2026.

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