Comparison

Group SMS vs Appli

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

Head to head
About

Group SMS

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
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Group SMS — One message, all your contacts. The fastest way to send personalized SMS messages to groups, distribution lists and contacts — right from your iPhone, through the Messages app you already use. --- GROUPS & LISTS --- Import your iPhone contacts into groups or build custom distribution lists from scratch. Add contacts manually or import thousands in seconds from a CSV file exported by Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. Your address book stays untouched. In a group, the app spots contacts that share the same number so you can leave out the duplicates with one tap (Pro). --- SCAN CONTACTS FROM A PHOTO (PRO) --- Take a photo of a sign-up sheet or a printed list, or pick a screenshot: Group SMS reads names and phone numbers right on your iPhone. Check the list, fix any misread number with a tap and import only the contacts you select. --- MINI-CRM: LIST FIELDS (PRO) --- Every extra column in your CSV — amount, due date, plan, membership number — becomes a field of the list. Write a message to the list, tap the fields to insert them, and each customer receives their own values. A real preview shows exactly what every person will get, and the app warns you about contacts with missing values. Next month, re-import the updated file into the same list: contacts are updated, not duplicated. Select only who still has an amount due and send your reminder. --- TEMPLATES --- Save your most-used messages as templates and send them in one tap. With Pro, use {name}, {surname} and {phone} placeholders, with a default value when a detail is missing. Pro also includes a library of 15 ready-made messages for appointments, gyms and clubs, shops, notices and events. --- PERSONALIZED SENDING --- When a message contains variables, Group SMS opens one message per contact, already filled in with their details. You confirm each one with a tap; turn on auto-open and the next message opens by itself. Nobody sees the other recipients. --- ONE BY ONE OR IN BLOCKS --- One by one, the default: each recipient gets their own message, nobody sees the others and no group chat is created. You confirm every message with a tap. In blocks: up to 40 recipients per message, so fewer taps. If recipients use iMessage or RCS, iPhone turns it into a group conversation where everyone sees the others' numbers and replies: the app reminds you before every send in blocks. --- EXCLUDED NUMBERS (PRO) --- Add people who asked not to be contacted — manually, from your contacts or from a list. They are left out of every send automatically, even if your subscription ends. --- SCHEDULED SMS --- Plan one-off or recurring messages — daily, weekly or monthly. The app reminds you at exactly the right time and opens the message ready to send. --- SEND HISTORY --- Every send is logged automatically: see who received the message, and resend to the rest with one tap. --- ICLOUD SYNC --- Your groups, lists, templates and history sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud. --- PRO --- Upgrade to Group SMS Pro to send to every contact of your groups and lists (the free plan sends to the first 25), remove the “Sent with Group SMS” signature and unlock contact scanning, the template library, duplicate exclusion, list fields, excluded numbers, scheduled reminders, personalized templates, send history and iCloud sync. Group SMS never sends messages on its own: every SMS is sent by the iPhone Messages app after your confirmation. Group SMS is free to download. Group SMS Pro is optional: price and duration are shown in the app before you confirm any purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Appli

Manage your job search efficiently with this app. Track applications, monitor progress visually, and stay organized with smart reminders and analytics. Features include skill extraction and a thank you note composer.

Highlights
  • Centralized application management
  • Visual status tracking (Kanban board)
  • Response history logging
  • Smart analytics and insights
  • Cloud sync via iCloud
  • Intelligent reminders and notifications
  • Skill extraction from job URLs
  • Thank you note composer
Features
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Appli-Track - Job Application Management Simplified Take Control of Your Job Search Journey Appli-Track is your all-in-one solution for managing and organizing your job applications. Whether you're actively searching for new opportunities or keeping track of potential prospects, our app helps you stay organized, informed, and on top of every step in the hiring process. Key Features: Centralized Application Management: Keep all your job applications in one place with detailed information including company, job title, submission date, resume, cover letter, and more Visual Status Tracking: Monitor the progress of each application with an intuitive kanban board view and customizable statuses Response History: Track every communication, interview, and feedback with detailed response entries Smart Analytics: Gain valuable insights into your job search with visualizations, including calendar views, status distribution, and origination source tracking Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync your data across all devices using iCloud Intelligent Reminders: Set up interview reminders and application follow-up local notifications to never miss an important deadline Skill Extraction: Automatically extract relevant skills from job URLs using on-device AI Thank You Note Composer: Create professional thank you notes with ease using our built-in composer Import/Export: Import applications from CSV or JSON files, or export your data for backup or sharing Widget Support: View your application status at a glance with home screen widgets

Screenshots

Group SMS4 screens
Appli2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Appli at 5.0 against Group SMS's 3.5. Appli also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Group SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Appli asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Appli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, Appli every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Group SMS versus Appli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup SMSAppli
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlo Di GiuseppeLAMA Services, LLC

Customer experience

Group SMS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Appli

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Group SMS

Subscriptions2
  • Group SMS Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Group SMS Pro – Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Group SMS Pro – Lifetime$29.99
None

Appli

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Group SMS free?
Group SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appli free?
Appli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Group SMS or Appli?
Appli is rated higher. Group SMS averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Appli averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Group SMS or Appli have ads?
Neither Group SMS nor Appli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group SMS or Appli?
Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, and Appli every 4 weeks. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Appli on October 31, 2026.

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