Textra FTW!

I second Textra! Handcent really fails at group texting with iPhone users. It's buggy, does not work consistently, and brings my phone (a Nexus 5) to a grinding halt. Textra works flawlessly, and I don't miss any of the "extras" that come with Handcent.

I've been using Textra for a few months now and I can't recommend it highly enough... The material design is the best I've seen, just enough customisation options, with individual contact options, without being overwhelming and the way pop ups work is smooth as silk.

Obliterated. Absolutely Obliterated.

That's just great. The site seems to have been Lifehackered!