# Group SMS vs Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blast at 100% against Group SMS's 25%. Blast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Group SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Group SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast's.

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-bulk-messaging/id6760002675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Di Giuseppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/404162454) | [Kole Hoenicke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881709625) |

## 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 |


### Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-bulk-messaging/id6760002675)

Streamline your communication by sending personalized text messages in bulk. Save and reuse templates, organize contacts into groups, and access your messages directly from your keyboard. Features include auto-send, message variations, and activity insights.

**Highlights:** Send personalized bulk texts, Save and reuse message templates, Organize contacts into groups, Access templates via keyboard, Automated sending options, Message variation tools, Activity insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blast Max (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Blast Max (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

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

### Is Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS or Blast?

Blast is rated higher. Group SMS averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blast averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Group SMS or Blast have ads?

Blast shows ads; Group SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or Blast?

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, and Blast every 4 days. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blast on October 31, 2026.

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