Fext is a mass-texting app for iPhone and iPad from Pericarp Software. You write one message and each person on your list receives a private SMS, so replies come only to you instead of filling a group thread.^1
Pastors and church coordinators use that pattern for devotionals, event reminders, and outreach: the same words can still read like a personal note.^1 Type @first and Fext inserts each contact's first name. You can keep reusable templates, organize people into smart groups, import a CSV or Excel list, attach photos, video, or voice, combine groups with individual contacts, and send a test message before the full list goes out.^1^3
Pericarp Software Inc. stands behind Fext. Its terms give a San Mateo, California address for the company, and it publishes a privacy notice and terms for the app.^4 The company does not present itself as a Christian ministry. Its homepage pictures pastors alongside realtors, teachers, and business owners, and frames the app as a tool for leaders, not tech teams.^1
The public site offers a 7-day free trial before a subscription unlocks the full feature set, on a single plan for unlimited mass texts.^1 Apple lists Fext as free with in-app purchases, designed for iPad, and not verified for macOS. There is no official Android app.^2 The Lead Pastor still points to Fext for personalized one-to-one group texting in church communication.^3
