SAM by Textmunication vs YipSMS: Simple SMS Marketing
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for SAM by Textmunication, Nov 9, 2026 for YipSMS.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $29/month for SAM by Textmunication and $99/month for YipSMS.
- YipSMS lists 8 features SAM by Textmunication’s listing doesn’t mention, including Compliance, Conversion metrics, Custom segments.
Head to head
- United States
- China
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Start
- · 2 Keywords
- · 750 SMS credits per month
- · All SAM Features
- · SAM AI
- · Shopify Integration
Walk
- · 2 Keywords
- · 2000 SMS credits per month
- · All SAM Features
- · SAM AI
- · Shopify Integration
Run
- · 2 Keywords
- · 8000 SMS credits per month
- · All SAM Features
- · SAM AI
- · Shopify Integration
Sprint
- · 12000 SMS credits per month
- · 2 Keywords
- · All SAM Features
- · SAM AI
- · Shopify Integration
Free
- · Ai Campaign writer
- · Analytics and Performance Tracking
- · Animated Scratcher Popups
- · Bulk Texting
- · Cart & abandon checkout recovery
- · Instantly Start Sending After Install
Tier-2
- · 1 to 1 Texting
- · Ai SMS Campaigns
- · Analytics and Performance Tracking
- · Bulk Texting
- · Cart & Checkout Recovery
- · Discounted SMS & MMS Rates
Tier- 3
- · Access to Request Custom Features
- · All Features Included in Other Plans
- · Discounted SMS & MMS Rates
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSAM helps merchants communicate with customers through SMS and MMS messaging across different stages of the customer journey. Merchants can use the SAM to send promotional messages, transactional updates, and support-related notifications while respecting customer consent preferences.
With YipSMS you can INSTANTLY send SMS text Marketing campaigns to your customers and prospects. Simple setup, start texting your customers in just 5 mins. Segment customers from Shopify or upload a list. Send a message to everyone at once or message each list separately. Quick 1 button Automation setup that will recover abandon carts, abandon checkouts, browse abandonment, Shipping notifications, welcome texts.
- SMS Campaigns
- Automated Messaging i.e. Topics based updates for Shopify Orders
- Opt-In/Opt-out Management
- Send SMS and MMS (images, photos, GIFs) marketing campaigns to your audience.
- Segment lists using your Shopify store data. Collect Subscribers via popups
- Activate automations quickly with prebuilt automated marketing text flows
- Review the performance of your SMS messages, SMS campaigns, and SMS automation.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  SAM by Textmunication |  YipSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 252 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 5 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, China |
Reviews
| Measure | SAM by Textmunication | YipSMS |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 29 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 3 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | SAM by Textmunication | YipSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month(ahead) | $99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | SAM by Textmunication | YipSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #155 | #14(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #10 in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Textmunication, Inc. | YIPSMS |
FAQ
SAM by Textmunication and YipSMS: common questions
- Is SAM by Textmunication or YipSMS cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $29/month for SAM by Textmunication and $99/month for YipSMS. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- SAM by Textmunication lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Birthday messages, Feedback requests, One-time password (OTP), Payment reminders. YipSMS lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Compliance, Conversion metrics, Custom segments, Custom sender ID. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for SAM by Textmunication, Nov 9, 2026 for YipSMS; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for SAM by Textmunication, Nov 9, 2026 for YipSMS. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.