# Groups! Free

> iPhone contact grouping and mass messaging tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Qbix, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groups-free/id407855985 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qbix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406865714)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2011-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groups-free/id407855985/reviews.md

## What is Groups! Free?

You've just found the best, easiest tool for communicating with your iPhone contacts.
Downloaded by 2.6 million people in over 100 countries around the world.
Don't take our word for it. See for yourself! It's free.

Groups works with your native contacts and phone capabilities, so it's completely private.

MANAGE
  + Group your contacts into Friends, Family, etc.
  + Easily create and manage any groups of contacts
  + Now translated into 15 languages!
  + Works with native iPhone groups
  + Set an icon for each group - now w/more icons!

COMMUNICATE
  + Easily text or email many contacts at once
  + Works even if your contacts don't have the app
  + Personalize your texts with first name, last name, etc.
  + Attach images to your emails, use To | Cc | Bcc
  + Share your location with people you're meeting

FIND
  + Search within groups, by any attribute
  + Set reminders to get in touch with people
  + Quickly build lists of people to contact
  + Supports all iPhone screen sizes 
  + Takes advantage of the latest iOS features (like Do Not Disturb, Voice Messages etc.)

Notes for iOS 7 and iOS 8 users:
* Groups will obviously need to access your contacts in order to work.
* If you have iMessage turned on, your phone will use it to send out group messages.
* iOS 8 has much improved Group Texting capabilities that Groups can take advantage of.

## Key features

- Group contacts into custom lists
- Send mass texts and emails
- Personalize messages
- Attach images to emails
- Share location
- Search contacts by attribute
- Set contact reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helpful | $4.99 | one-time |
| Awesome! | $9.99 | one-time |
| + 30 icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| + 30 icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| + 60 icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| + I just like your app | $9.99 | one-time |
| + I really love your app! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Turn off Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Groups! Free?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient contact organization
- 💡 Useful for group communication
- 🔒 Integrates well with contacts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Inability to delete groups
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Groups disappear after use
- Contacts not syncing properly
- Inability to edit or remove groups

**Most requested features**

- Ability to delete groups
- Faster load times
- More customization options for groups
- Ability to sort contacts within groups

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groups-free/id407855985/reviews.md

### 1/5 — terrible support

*2022-01-14, version 2.10*

two groups disappeared the next day. no support. sad because it has good potential

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2020-12-16, version 2.10*

Was a great app till it stopped working?

### 1/5 — Doesn't work anymore

*2020-11-26, version 2.10*

Help!

### 2/5 — Stopped working

*2020-11-11, version 2.10*

This app was fantastic until a week ago. Now won’t send messages

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2020-09-21, version 2.10*

The app quit working with the iOS 14 update (the app opened with blank screen). Deleted and reinstalled but still problems. App support is nonexistent. No response to 2 requests for help.

### 1/5 — SSSLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW

*2020-02-26, version 2.10*

This app worked great after installing entered my group name and contacts ok for about 5 minutes then...
When I tried to add a name to a group it was running so slow worse than waiting on cold honey to pour
I tried rebooting my iPhone but still slow
Reinstalled and still just as bad

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-02-02, version 2.10*

Just downloaded this app to make things easier for group texts.  If I close the app the contacts disappear out the groups I’ve created, I’m getting double contacts groups.  Needless to say I’ve deleted this app after only 45 mins.

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2018-09-07, version 2.10*

I really wish I could get a refund!

### 2/5 — Bought extra icons and no ads

*2018-04-03, version 2.10*

Still got the Ads, screen partially opens, eventually loads, seemed a good idea at the time.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2017-09-26, version 2.10*

I paid for ad free I still have ads. I downloaded another version same deal I couldn't get to the upgrade option

## Frequently asked questions about Groups! Free

### What does Groups! Free do?

Groups! Free is an iPhone app designed to help you organize your contacts into custom groups. It allows you to easily send personalized text messages or emails to multiple people within these groups simultaneously. The app also offers features like location sharing, contact search, and reminders to get in touch.

### How can I manage my contacts with this app?

You can create and manage any number of contact groups, such as 'Friends' or 'Family', directly within the app. It integrates with your native iPhone contacts and supports native iPhone groups. You can also set a unique icon for each group to make them easily identifiable.

### Is Groups! Free really free?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality without charge. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options beyond the basic free offering.

### How does the app handle sending messages to groups?

The app facilitates sending messages to multiple contacts at once. If you have iMessage enabled, your phone will use it for group text messages. The app also allows for personalization of messages using contact attributes like first or last name.

### What are the main benefits of using this app for communication?

The primary benefit is the efficiency gained in communicating with multiple contacts. You can send personalized messages to entire groups, attach images to emails, and even share your location. The search functionality helps you quickly find contacts, and reminders ensure you stay connected.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2016-01-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved Location Sharing feature.
Now you can share directions to locations around you with your contacts and groups.

### 2.9.2 — 2015-08-02

Fixed crashes

### 2.9.1 — 2015-07-22

Improved ways for you to share your location

### 1.3 — 2011-03-04

We've listened to you, and fixed a number of issues affecting some users. This new version of the application has some amazing speedups, to the point where it's now very fast. It also fixes the crashes some people were experiencing.

Finally, we've added some more icons for you to use in your groups, as requested by some users.

### 1.2 — 2011-02-12

No release notes.

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