Comparison

Web Browser SMS vs Group Text | Mass Message

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

Head to head
About

Web Browser SMS

Access and manage your iPhone's photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser on your computer. Send SMS and emails with a full keyboard and track your message history. Edit contacts, browse photos, and manage calendar events seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Send SMS and emails from computer
  • Manage contacts via web browser
  • Access and download iPhone photos
  • View and edit calendar events
  • Message history tracking
  • Export contacts to CSV
Features
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Access your iPhone photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser. Full control of your iPhone data from your Mac or PC. Tired of being tethered to your iPhone screen? Get complete web-based access to your photos, contacts, text messages, and calendar - all from the comfort of your computer's browser with a real keyboard. SMS & Email from Your Browser --------------------------- ▶ Compose and send text messages and emails using your computer's keyboard through your web browser. Access your full address book - no typing phone numbers or email addresses. Send to multiple recipients. No character limit, with message count display for fee control. Message History --------------------------- ▶ Keep track of every SMS and email you send. The History tab records all your messages with search and filter. View details, resend with one click, and see statistics on your messaging activity. Contact Management --------------------------- ▶ Full web-based access to your iPhone contacts: view, search, add, edit, and delete contacts directly from your browser. Update contact photos with an easy-to-use cropping tool. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone. Export all your contacts to CSV. Photo Library Access --------------------------- ▶ Browse your entire iPhone photo library from any web browser: view albums, thumbnails, and full-resolution images. Download photos and videos with custom size and format options (JPEG/PNG). Filter by album and date. Your photos, accessible anywhere. Calendar & Events --------------------------- ▶ Manage your calendar from your computer: view, create, edit, and delete events in month, week, or day view. Access all your calendars, set event details, locations, and notes. All changes sync instantly with your iPhone calendar. Your iPhone data is just a browser away. Connect via WiFi and manage everything from your computer. Note: WiFi connection required. SMS sent via your iPhone - standard carrier fees apply.

About

Group Text | Mass Message

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
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Group Text is an easy, user-friendly, time-saving and well-designed app enabling individual text messages to a group of contacts at once. Easily create & change your groups. Quickly search your groups/contacts. Possibility to select multiple numbers per contact. Use “template” feature to instantly send recurrent content to your groups. When using Group Text you should abide by local regulations on sending out mass text messages. Please ensure that all recipients have provided prior consent. There is no advertising in the App! GROUPS FEATURES • Import your existing iCloud groups at first use • Create your own groups: Family, Friends, Colleagues… • Change your groups by assigning/removing contacts • Already assigned contacts/numbers are always marked • Use “Select All” feature to assign all your contacts at once • Enabling multiple numbers selection per contact • The total number of contacts is always shown for each group • Easily find your groups or contacts to be assigned/removed • Display order of contacts in line with your device settings • Newly created groups are always highlighted for easy access TEXT MESSAGING • Instantly send text message to your groups • Quickly add/remove contacts before sending TEMPLATES • Create predefined templates for your recurrent contents • Instantly send text message by selecting a template • Edit the selected template before sending if needed AVAILABLE IN 15 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES English, Nederlands, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Português , 中文 (Simplified), 中文 (Traditional), 日本語, 한국어, , Русский, Türkçe, العربية, עברית UPGRADE TO PREMIUM VERSION THROUGH IN-APP PURCHASE • Create unlimited groups • Split big groups • Personalize your text messages with tags (firstname, lastname, company) • Send to more than 5 contacts at once • Send using templates • Create your own templates SUPPORT • Integrated support functionality & FAQ • Submit bugs and issues directly from the App • 24/7 availability COMING SOON • Smart filters for contacts • Reminders for planned sendings • Update contact details directly from the App • Share groups • iCloud sync through all your devices • 3D Touch options • And much more... Feel free to propose awesome functionalities! NOTES * If you have iMessage turned on, the App will use it to send out group texts. You can find our Terms of Service here:  https://masstextapp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOS.txt

Screenshots

Web Browser SMS4 screens
Group Text | Mass Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Group Text | Mass Message at 4.3 against Web Browser SMS's 3.3. Group Text | Mass Message also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Web Browser SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Group Text | Mass Message holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text | Mass Message has 5.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Web Browser SMS's written reviews are positive against 43% of Group Text | Mass Message's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Web Browser SMS versus Group Text | Mass Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb Browser SMSGroup Text | Mass Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)4.3 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings135.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael OdermattMass Text LLC

Customer experience

Web Browser SMS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

Group Text | Mass Message

All ratings5,818 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews521 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative48.9%

Bugs and requests

Web Browser SMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Group Text | Mass Message

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send images/attachments
  • Option to schedule messages
  • Improved contact/group management
  • Email integration

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Web Browser SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Features$2.992 Months
One-time1
  • Advanced Features$0.99
14 purchases

Group Text | Mass Message

Subscriptions12
  • 1-Month subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 1-Month subscription$9.991 Month
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  • All Access Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3-Months subscription$17.993 Months
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 12-Months subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • All Access Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Text Groups Premium$39.99
  • Lifetime purchase$79.99

Questions

Is Web Browser SMS free?
Web Browser 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, Web Browser SMS or Group Text | Mass Message?
Group Text | Mass Message is rated higher. Web Browser SMS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Group Text | Mass Message averages 4.3 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Web Browser SMS or Group Text | Mass Message have ads?
Web Browser SMS shows ads; Group Text | Mass Message does not.
Which is updated more often, Web Browser SMS or Group Text | Mass Message?
Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Group Text | Mass Message every 3 weeks. Most recently, Web Browser SMS was updated on October 6, 2026 and Group Text | Mass Message on October 14, 2026.

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