Troutt vs Groups, the social alternative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Troutt
Capture notes, track tasks, and organize your life with customizable collections and themes. Find what you need quickly with search functionality. Stay organized and productive.
- Capture notes
- Track tasks
- Organize with collections
- Search functionality
- Customizable themes
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Troutt Organize your life in one place. Capture notes, track tasks, and finish what you start. Create collections for work, recipes, plans, or anything else. Add notes and to-dos, check them off, and find them later with search. Pick a style that fits you. Switch themes anytime. Stay organized. Stay on it.
Groups, the social alternative
A private, ad-free social network focused on authentic connections and user control. It offers a distraction-free experience for personal and business interactions, with mainstream news delivered without ads or tracking.
- 100% Ad-Free
- Algorithm-Free Feed
- End-to-End Privacy Protection
- Mainstream News Without Ads
- Social and Business Connections
- Community-Driven Platform
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Groups, the Social Alternative – Private, Ad-Free Social Networking What if social media could be simpler, safer, and truly private? Welcome to SoftEXIT Groups, the next-generation social network designed for users who value privacy, authenticity, and real connections—without the noise. Your Privacy, Our Priority - No tracking. No data selling. No invasive AI. Your information stays yours, ensuring a secure, private space to connect with friends, communities, and businesses. No Ads, No Algorithms - Tired of corporate-controlled feeds? SoftEXIT Groups puts you in control. No intrusive ads, no algorithm-driven content—just real, unfiltered conversations with the people that matter most. Mainstream News Without Ads - Stay informed with real news from mainstream sources—without the ads and tracking. Get the latest headlines without distractions, so you can stay updated without the noise of clickbait or hidden agendas. Built for Social and Business Connections - Whether you're engaging with friends or collaborating with teams, SoftEXIT Groups offers a seamless, distraction-free platform for meaningful conversations and professional networking. Why Choose Groups? • 100% Ad-Free and Algorithm-Free • End-to-End Privacy Protection • Mainstream News Without Ads • Authentic, Real Connections • Community-Driven, Not Corporate-Owned • Simple, Intuitive, and Free • Join the movement for a better, more private social experience. Download Groups, the Social Alternative today and take back control of your online interactions—free from ads, tracking, and manipulation. Download now and rediscover social media the way it should be!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Groups, the social alternative at every 3 days against Troutt's every 3 weeks. Groups, the social alternative also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Troutt's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Troutt against 5.0 for Groups, the social alternative. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Troutt has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Troutt ships an update every 3 weeks, Groups, the social alternative every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Troutt | Groups, the social alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Caelum Mercer LLC | SoftEXIT, LLC |
Customer experience
Troutt
Groups, the social alternative
In-app purchases
Troutt
No in-app purchases
Groups, the social alternative
No in-app purchases
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