BCC Text
BCC Text: A low-cost iPhone app for private, personalized group outreach without group chats. Ranked #18 of 25 in Church Text Messaging Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for iPhone users sending simple private group texts.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best foriPhone users sending simple private group texts
- Free planNo
- Paid from$40/yr
- Two-way messagingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Sends separate one-to-one messages to many contacts
- Supports private replies, saved groups, photos, and personalization
- Routes messages through Messages, WhatsApp, and Google Voice
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- No scheduling or recurring messaging is presented
- No named church-management integration is included
Our verdict on BCC Text
BCC Text is an iPhone app for churches, pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, clubs, teams, and other small organizations that need to contact multiple people without creating a group chat. It sends the same message as separate one-to-one messages, allowing recipients to reply privately to the sender. Common uses include service updates, prayer requests, event reminders, volunteer coordination, and emergency notices. Contact groups, CSV imports, name personalization, and photo attachments support recurring communication workflows, while Apple Shortcuts can automate sending.
Pricing is straightforward. The Free Trial provides access to all features with no credit card required, and the official notes describe it as a three-message trial. The Monthly Plan costs $5 per month and includes unlimited private messages, all features, and cancellation at any time. The Annual Plan costs $40 per year and adds the listed delivery routes—iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, and Google Voice—along with personalization, photo attachments, saved groups, CSV import, and Shortcuts automation. For a small congregation that sends messages regularly, the annual option offers a lower stated monthly equivalent than paying month to month, while the monthly plan keeps the commitment shorter.
The main fit question is platform and workflow. BCC Text is designed for iPhone users and connects with Apple Messages, WhatsApp, Google Voice, and Apple Shortcuts. That makes it suitable for private outreach managed from an Apple device, especially when a team already organizes contacts in CSV files or reusable groups. It is less suitable for organizations that need Android access, scheduled or recurring campaigns, or a named church-management integration. Choose it for simple, personal-looking broadcasts with two-way replies; consider another category tool when centralized administration, broader platform coverage, or more advanced campaign controls are essential.
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BCC Text fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $40/yr |
| Two-way messaging | Yes |
| Scheduled messages | Not verified |
| Recurring messages | Not verified |
| Audience segmentation | Yes |
| Included messages | Not verified |
| Church software integrations | Not verified |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Apple Messages, WhatsApp, Google Voice, Apple Shortcuts |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | bcctext.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
BCC Text integrations
BCC Text lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Messages
- Google Voice
- Apple Shortcuts
Alternatives to BCC Text
- ClearstreamA broad church messaging platform with automation, analytics, apps, and integrations.9.4
- Text In ChurchA workflow-focused church messaging platform with broad ChMS connectivity.9.3
- Shepherding ConnectionsA broad church texting toolkit with a free entry point and automation features.9.1
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