Comparison

Group Guide vs Simply Convivial Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Group Guide

Features
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Helpful to keep any group organized, families, teams, churches, schools, activity groups, and more. Any family can use the Group Guide mobile app for phones and tablets. See and sign up for upcoming activities and pay online, right when you sign up. In addition, family information is used to determine what activities might be available for your children, and you can only sign up for activities that apply to your children’s age group (administrators can override). Activities and family accounts are created using the included FREE family database web site, which also provides administrator access to the family database, a private email message board, and more. Group Guide Features: View list of upcoming activities and events Sign up for activities Pay for activities See activities already signed up View group contact list Send alert to group administrators or activity leaders Sign up for participant or volunteer positions Order items on special order activities Web application features: Families enter their family and student information along with login information. View families waiting to be activated. Include medical information and special needs for students. Families keep the information up-to-date. Broadcast emails to all families. Moderate and approve messages. Messages kept in an ​online forum for later viewing. Want to create and administer a group? Go to https://hub.lovemygroups.com/newsite

About

Simply Convivial Library

Access Christian homemaking wisdom and encouragement on the go. Stream audio courses, masterclasses, and workshop replays in a distraction-free environment. Includes exclusive content and audiobook purchase options.

Highlights
  • Stream audio courses
  • Masterclass replays
  • Workshop replays
  • Exclusive content
  • Audiobook purchases
  • Distraction-free environment
Features
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Simply Convivial Library gives Christian homemakers on-the-go access to truth-filled encouragement and practical wisdom. Stream audio courses, masterclasses, and workshop replays from Mystie Winckler—all in one distraction-free app. Includes exclusive content not available on the public podcast, plus the option to purchase audiobooks. Grow in cheerful, faithful homemaking all while you do the dishes and fold the laundry. Terms of Service: https://library.simplyconvivial.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://library.simplyconvivial.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Group Guide4 screens
Simply Convivial Library3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Group Guide at none against Simply Convivial Library's 2. Group Guide also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simply Convivial Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Group Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Simply Convivial Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Group Guide versus Simply Convivial Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup GuideSimply Convivial Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLovemygroups.comSimplified Organization LLC

In-app purchases

None

Group Guide

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simply Convivial Library

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Group Guide free?
Group Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply Convivial Library free?
Simply Convivial Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Group Guide or Simply Convivial Library have ads?
Neither Group Guide nor Simply Convivial Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group Guide or Simply Convivial Library?
Group Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simply Convivial Library every 3 months. Most recently, Group Guide was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simply Convivial Library on September 26, 2026.

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