GroupMe
What is GroupMe?
GroupMe is a free social networking app for group chats and direct messages. Users can add people by phone number or email, and contacts without the app can join over SMS in the US. The app also includes emoji, a shared photo and video gallery, mute and leave controls, and access from a web browser at groupme.com.
Pricing. GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Keeping in touch with family or roommates
- Coordinating a sports team or work group
- Sharing photos and videos from a trip or event
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Why this app is in S tier
GroupMe scores 99 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 100, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
GroupMe - the free, simple way to stay in touch with the people who matter most. Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Vacations. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. “Lifechanger.... utterly indispensable” -Gizmodo START CHATTING Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they don’t have the app, they can start chatting over SMS immediately. CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS You’re in charge! Mute specific chats, or the entire app - you can even leave or end group chats. SAY MORE THAN WORDS With an extensive set of exclusive emoji, you can express yourself in a whole new way. THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP Meme images, search for and send GIFs and videos, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat. SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later. LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE Including from your computer at groupme.com Stay in touch whether you’re separated by a hallway or a hemisphere. Get your group together. We want to hear your feedback!
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Questions about GroupMe
Do people need the app to join a group chat?
No. You can add anyone by phone number or email address, and if they do not have the app they can start chatting over SMS immediately. SMS chat is currently available in US only, and standard text messaging rates may apply.
Can I control notifications?
Yes. You can mute specific chats or the entire app, and you can also leave or end group chats.
Can I use GroupMe from a computer?
You can chat from your computer at groupme.com.
Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is GroupMe good for?
GroupMe is built for keeping in touch with family or roommates, coordinating a sports team or work group, sharing photos and videos from a trip or event. It sits in the group chat list on AppTierList.
Is GroupMe worth it?
GroupMe is S tier, ranked #1 of 17 group chat apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 1,559,136 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does GroupMe compare to Signal?
GroupMe is S tier at 99; Signal is S tier at 98. GroupMe ranks higher. GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases, Signal is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is GroupMe updated?
GroupMe was updated 11 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Group Chat
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 99 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 17
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,559,136
- Recent reviews
- 1.7 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (11 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Social Networking
- Good for
- Keeping in touch with family or roommates, Coordinating a sports team or work group, Sharing photos and videos from a trip or event
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 383 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 14
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed