Question 1

What is BCC Text?

Accepted Answer

BCC Text lets you send one message to many people at once. It uses the Messages app, Google Voice, or WhatsApp through Shortcuts so every person receives a private text.

Question 2

Do recipients know it was a mass text?

Accepted Answer

No. Each person receives a normal individual message. They cannot see anyone else you sent it to.

Question 3

How are messages sent?

Accepted Answer

You have the option to manually send each message through the Messages app share sheet or use Shortcuts to send messages with one tap. BCC Text uses Apple Shortcuts to open and prefill each message in your chosen app. No external messaging servers.

Question 4

Can I use this for clients or my business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many people use BCC Text for updates, reminders, announcements, and event coordination while keeping replies private and organized.

Question 5

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

BCC Text stores no personal data. Everything stays on your device. Temporary photo uploads used for Shortcuts are auto-deleted after sending.

Question 6

How much does BCC Text cost?

Accepted Answer

BCC Text offers two pricing options: $5/month subscription or $40/year subscription. All plans include unlimited messages and all pro features. You get 3 free messages to try the app before purchasing.

Question 7

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can send 3 messages for free before deciding to upgrade. No credit card required.

Question 8

Is BCC Text available on Android?

Accepted Answer

BCC Text is currently available for iPhone only. It requires iOS and uses Apple Shortcuts for automation.

Question 9

How is BCC Text different from regular group texting?

Accepted Answer

BCC Text sends individual one-on-one messages to each person, so recipients don't see each other's phone numbers and can't Reply All. Regular group texts expose everyone's contact info and create a shared conversation thread.

Question 10

How do I get started with BCC Text?

Accepted Answer

Download BCC Text from the App Store, import or add your contacts, write your message, and hit send. The app guides you through setup in under 2 minutes.

Question 11

Can I add photos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When using the Messages app you can attach photos directly. If any contacts are set to an app that does not support photos, BCC Text warns you first.

Question 12

Why can't I send a photo using Google Voice or WhatsApp?

Accepted Answer

Those apps don't expose a way to send photos via Shortcuts/automations yet, so for now, only text messages are supported.

Question 13

Can I send bold or formatted text with Messages, Google Voice, or WhatsApp?

Accepted Answer

Messages and Google Voice only accept plain text through Shortcuts, so formatting is removed. WhatsApp does not accept rich text from Shortcuts either, but it does support simple markdown. If you include characters like asterisks or double asterisks, WhatsApp will style them after the message is delivered.

Question 14

How do I personalize a message with a contact's name?

Accepted Answer

Tap "Insert name +" › This will drop in a token like {FirstName}. It will fill with each contact's info when you hit send.

Question 15

What happens if a contact is missing First/Last/Company?

Accepted Answer

The matching token is removed and extra spaces are cleaned up automatically, so your message still reads normally.

Question 16

Do I need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

You need a connection to send the messages through your chosen app (Messages, WhatsApp, or Google Voice), but BCC Text works offline for drafting and organizing your contacts and groups.

Question 17

How do I send a message?

Accepted Answer

You must have at least one contact and some text in order to send a message.

Question 18

How do I delete a group or my history?

Accepted Answer

You can delete a group or message by swiping left on it and tapping the delete button. You can also do this if you wish to remove a contact from a group.

Question 19

Why do some messages fail when sending to very large groups?

Accepted Answer

All messages in BCC Text are sent through the Messages app or your chosen app. When sending to groups larger than 100 contacts, carrier networks may slow down, throttle, or block some messages because personal phone numbers are expected to send at a much slower rate. This can lead to "Failed to Send" bubbles or partial delivery. Splitting large groups into batches of 100-150 contacts and keeping the phone on a strong, stable connection improves reliability.

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