Best Group Texting App for iPhone
Aug 11, 2025
The iPhone way to send one message to many—private replies, templates, and CSV import.
Stop the reply-all chaos.
If you want to send one message to many people on iPhone—without a noisy group chat—this guide compares your options and shows how Fext keeps every reply private while saving you hours with templates and CSV import.
Quick compare: what actually matters for iPhone group texting
Feature | Fext | Typical |
|---|---|---|
Replies Stay Private (no reply-all) | ✓ | ✗ |
Sends from your own number | ✓ | Usually pooled |
Imports contactss from CSV | Built-In | Manual |
Photos/Video/Voice | ✓ | Compressed with limits |
Personalization | Smart Fields | Limited |
Pricing Clarity | Simple and Upfront | Tiers & Add-ons |
Replies stay private (no reply-all)
Fext: every text is a 1-to-1 SMS thread back to you
Typical group-chat apps: often create a shared thread
Sends from your own number
Fext: yes—people recognize you
Typical: sometimes a pooled/unknown number
Import contacts from CSV
Fext: built-in mapper for fast setup
Typical: manual copy/paste
Personalization (@first, etc.)
Fext: smart fields make each text feel typed by you
Typical: limited or none
Photos, video & voice attachments
Fext: MMS supported; larger media is queued for reliable delivery
Typical: varies or compresses heavily
Pricing clarity
Fext: simple yearly plan
Typical: tiers, add-ons and surprises
How Fext works (3 fast steps)
Import or select contacts. Drop a CSV —Fext matches columns automatically.
Write once, personalize automatically. Use fields like @first so every text reads like you typed it for that person.
Send from your iPhone. Each recipient gets a private 1-to-1 SMS/MMS. Replies come back only to you.
Copy-paste templates (steal these)
Church reminder
Hi @first — quick reminder about tonight’s service at 7pm. Reply if you need a ride.
Team update
Hi @first — practice moved to 5:30 at Field 2 due to weather. See you there.
Real-estate follow-up
Hi @first — thanks for stopping by the open house at 123 Maple. Want the disclosure + recent comps?
Class/parent note
Hi @first — homework packets go home today; please sign the field-trip form and return tomorrow.
Small-business promo
Hi @first — this week only: 20% off services for returning clients. Reply BOOK to grab a slot.
Why this beats a group chat
Higher read rates: messages arrive from your number
Privacy by default: contacts never see each other’s numbers
Saves hours: reusable templates & lists, fast CSV import