ApexDrop vs GroupSocial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ApexDrop
Connect with top brands for exciting collaboration opportunities. Discover tailored campaigns, manage your applications, track progress, and submit your content all within one platform. Grow your influencer portfolio with gifted products and seamless communication.
- Apply to influencer network
- Discover tailored brand collaborations
- Track application progress
- Receive push notifications for new opportunities
- Request gifted products
- Submit posts for approval
- Manage current collaborations
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Creators with over 3K followers† on Instagram can get a chance to work with some of the top names in the industry and grow your portfolio at the same time. With ApexDrop’s new app, find how easy it is to discover collabs, apply, track your progress, and submit your post. • Apply to the network directly through the app. • Receive push notifications for new collab opportunities. • Discovering new brands and collabs was never so easy! The collabs you’ll discover are tailored to your interests - so there’s no need to look through and apply to collabs that don’t make sense. • Skip the small talk with the brand. You’ll work directly with our team of specialists to make sure your experience is as smooth as possible. • Not sure what collabs you’re in? Just look at the "my collabs" section in the app to see all of your current collabs and their timelines. • Request your products straight from the app†. Our new app is designed with ease of use in mind. Enter your address and have products shipped right to your door! Never pay for anything! • When you’re done posting, submit your link to the app for approval along with feedback to the brand. It’s as simple as that! ApexDrop™ is an Instagram Influencer network that exclusively offers trade collaborations. What is a trade collaboration? Brands gift valuable products to influencers in exchange for honest, authentic feedback in the form of a post or survey responses. Download the ApexDrop app and become an ApexInfluencer™ today!
GroupSocial
Connects brands, content creators, and individuals with audiences to relevant opportunities. Facilitates partnerships and collaborations within a creator-focused platform. Offers an optional Certified Membership for enhanced access.
- Brand-creator connections
- Audience engagement
- Partnership opportunities
- Trend shaping
- Certified Membership
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We unite brands, creators, and anyone with an audience. Whether you’re a brand looking for partnerships, a content creator shaping trends, or someone with a loyal audience, GroupSocial connects you with the right opportunities — from creators collaborating with brands and fellow creators, to brands connecting with creators and other like-minded brands. We also offer the option of Certified Membership within the app. This subscription is bound by the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApexDrop at none against GroupSocial's 4. GroupSocial's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GroupSocial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ApexDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
GroupSocial holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ApexDrop's written reviews are positive against 98% of GroupSocial's.
ApexDrop ships an update every 6 months, GroupSocial every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ApexDrop | GroupSocial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (241 ratings) | 4.8 (109 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | 98.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 241 — better | 109 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ApexDrop, LLC | GroupSocial LLC |
Customer experience
ApexDrop
GroupSocial
User reviews
ApexDrop
From 241 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth collaboration process
- 💡 Variety of brand opportunities
- 🤝 Responsive customer support
- 🎉 Great for micro-influencers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- ⏰ Delayed responses from support
- 🤔 Limited paid collaboration options
- 📤 Difficulty getting approved for some accounts
GroupSocial
From 109 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Helpful for new creators
- 🤝 Great for connecting with brands
- 💰 Opportunities for collaborations and earnings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- ⏱️ Slow response from some brands
- 💰 Paid membership required for some features
Bugs and requests
ApexDrop
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More paid collaboration opportunities
- Improved customer support response times
- Ability to remove personal information from the app
GroupSocial
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More advanced analytics and reporting
- Improved search and filtering options
- Expanded brand and creator network
In-app purchases
ApexDrop
No in-app purchases
GroupSocial
- Certified7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Certified7 Days trial$49.991 Month
- Certified7 Days trial$179.991 Year
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- Certified7 Days trial$449.991 Year
