Comparison

Groups.io App vs Iconfactory Tapestry

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

Head to head
About

Groups.io App

This app provides a modern platform for online communities with powerful management tools. It offers advanced features like hashtag organization, topic muting, and integrations with other services. Users can find, join, and manage groups, receiving real-time notifications.

Highlights
  • Advanced group management
  • Hashtag archive organization
  • Mute individual topics
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Integrated Chat, Calendar, Polls
  • Integrations with RSS, Trello, Github
  • Member synchronization with Slack
Features
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Groups.io is the next generation platform for online communities. We are a modern platform for serious communities. Powerful management tools. Mobile ready. No ads, no tracking. We have the most advanced features of any group system, including: - Better archive organization with hashtags - Mute individual topics and hashtags - Advanced group management - Powerful additional features, including Chat, Calendar, Polls, Databases, Wiki, Files and Photos - Additional integrations with RSS, Trello, and Github - Member synchronization with Slack This app lets you: - Find and subscribe to existing groups - Receive real time push notifications about activity in your groups - Create and manage your groups

About

Iconfactory Tapestry

Aggregate content from various social media, blogs, podcasts, and video channels into a single, chronological feed. Organize your digital life with custom timelines, powerful search, and spoiler-blocking rules for a personalized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Unified chronological timeline
  • Supports social media, blogs, RSS, podcasts, YouTube
  • Customizable timelines
  • Spoiler and topic muting rules
  • Cross-device sync
  • Private by design
  • Custom connectors
Features
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Tapestry weaves your favorite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline. ⁕ The Web Your Way Tapestry combines posts from your favorite social media services like Bluesky, Mastodon, Tumblr along with others like RSS feeds, podcasts, YouTube channels, and more. All of your content is presented in chronological order, with no algorithm deciding what you should or shouldn't see. ⁕ Join The Conversation Compose new posts, reply to your friends, and read discussions on Bluesky or Mastodon right from inside of Tapestry. No need to switch to another app when you want to interact. ⁕ A Bird's Eye View Tapestry makes it easier than ever to browse content from dozens or even hundreds of sources. Create custom timelines, seamlessly sync your reading position across devices, and keep track of feeds in an easy-to-read, color-coded stream of content. ⁕ Avoid Spoilers Everywhere Quickly create powerful rules that control what you do and don't see across all your feeds. Avoid potential spoilers and stay clear of unwanted topics by creating rules that muffle and mute items in everything you follow. ⁕ Powerful Searching Search for topics and terms across all feeds simultaneously. Tapestry makes it easy to find that blog post, YouTube video, or podcast you're looking for - and easy to mark it for later. ⁕ Private By Design Your privacy is a priority. Tapestry works with content stored on your device, so searching and viewing content is completely private. We never sell or share your data with third parties. ⁕ Custom Connectors Expand Tapestry’s potential with third-party connectors. Import custom connectors from trusted developers, or even write your own to add your favorite bit of data to the timeline. If there's an open data feed available, a connector can weave it into Tapestry. Additional Features: • Universal app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS • Quickly open posts in your favorite third party apps to take action • Syncs your reading position via iCloud across devices • Fully accessible using VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and more • Customize Tapestry's app icon, layout, and fonts • Create custom timelines of your favorite feeds • Mark your favorite items to read later • Light and dark mode support -------- Tapestry uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription provides access to premium features like ad removal, custom timelines, feed customization, and more. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://tapestry.iconfactory.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tapestry.iconfactory.com/privacy

Screenshots

Groups.io App4 screens
Iconfactory Tapestry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Iconfactory Tapestry at 81% against Groups.io App's 36%. Iconfactory Tapestry also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months). Groups.io App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Iconfactory Tapestry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Groups.io App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Iconfactory Tapestry holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iconfactory Tapestry has 300 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Groups.io App's written reviews are positive against 81% of Iconfactory Tapestry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groups.io App ships an update every 15 months, Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Groups.io App versus Iconfactory Tapestry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroups.io AppIconfactory Tapestry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (26 ratings)4.6 (300 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews81.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26300 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB74 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGroups.io, IncThe Iconfactory

Customer experience

Groups.io App

All ratings26 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative52.0%

Iconfactory Tapestry

All ratings300 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Groups.io App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Iconfactory Tapestry

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
  • Occasional feed sync issues
  • Crashes when trying to screenshot certain screens

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to mark posts as read
  • Implement bookmarking/saving functionality
  • Allow custom font size and theme options
  • Provide more granular control over muting/filtering
  • Add in-app engagement features (likes, replies, etc.)
Show 3 more
  • Improve connector discovery and setup process
  • Develop a dedicated newsletter connector
  • Release a companion Mac app

In-app purchases

None

Groups.io App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Iconfactory Tapestry

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tapestry Lifetime Purchase$149.99

Questions

Is Groups.io App free?
Groups.io App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iconfactory Tapestry free?
Iconfactory Tapestry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Groups.io App or Iconfactory Tapestry?
Iconfactory Tapestry is rated higher. Groups.io App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Iconfactory Tapestry averages 4.6 from 300 ratings.
Do Groups.io App or Iconfactory Tapestry have ads?
Neither Groups.io App nor Iconfactory Tapestry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groups.io App or Iconfactory Tapestry?
Groups.io App ships an update every 15 months, and Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. Most recently, Groups.io App was updated on September 28, 2026 and Iconfactory Tapestry on October 1, 2026.

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