# Group SMS vs Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text

The clearest difference is price: Group SMS at Free against Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's $2.99. Group SMS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Group SMS is free to download; Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text costs $2.99 up front. Group SMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text has 59 ratings behind it against 3, 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 28% of Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's.

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS | Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-mass-text-sender/id872664523/reviews) | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-groups-pro-mail-text/id936694350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **28.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Di Giuseppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/404162454) | [LiveBird Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/551521372) |

## 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 |


### Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-groups-pro-mail-text/id936694350)

Easily send group text messages and emails to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize your contacts into groups for efficient communication, share vCards, and receive push notifications. Save time and stay connected with friends, family, or customers.

**Highlights:** Group email and text messaging, Send messages to multiple contacts, Share contacts as vCards, Push notifications for messages, Birthday reminders for groups, Create message templates, iCloud Sync for groups and contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS free?

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

### Is Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text free?

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS or Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text?

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text is rated higher. Group SMS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do Group SMS or Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text have ads?

Neither Group SMS nor Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS or Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text?

Group SMS ships an update fortnightly, and Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text every 4 months. Most recently, Group SMS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text on October 26, 2026.

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