# Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text vs Fext

The clearest difference is price: Fext at Free against Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's $2.99. Fext also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (551 vs 59). Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Fext is free to download; Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text costs $2.99 up front. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 551 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fext's.

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text ships an update every 4 months, Fext every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text | Fext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-groups-pro-mail-text/id936694350/reviews)** | [4.0 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **551** |
| Positive reviews | **28.2% of reviews** | 23.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBird Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/551521372) | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Fext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313)

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

**Highlights:** Private one-on-one SMS delivery, No noisy group threads, Create flexible groups, Reuse message templates, Attach photos, video, or audio

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great messaging app
- 🚀 Amazing text app
- 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
- 📢 Frequent updates add new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Not user friendly at all
- 🤔 Can't use own phone number
- 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
- 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

**Reported bugs**

- Verification process fails
- Can't log in or sign up
- Scheduled texts not sent
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling texts from own number
- Integrate with iPhone Messages app
- Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Fext free?

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

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

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text is rated higher. Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Fext averages 4.0 from 551 ratings.

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

Neither Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text nor Fext shows ads.

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

Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text ships an update every 4 months, and Fext every 5 days. Most recently, Contacts Groups Pro Mail, text was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fext on August 12, 2026.

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