# Groups.io App vs Iconfactory Tapestry

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Iconfactory Tapestry at 82% 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.

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.

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 82% of Iconfactory Tapestry's.

Groups.io App ships an update every 15 months, Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groups.io App | Iconfactory Tapestry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsio-app/id1553820507/reviews) | **[4.6 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **300** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Groups.io, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482415932) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### Groups.io App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsio-app/id1553820507)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Iconfactory Tapestry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Tapestry Lifetime Purchase | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Chronological timeline
- 👍 Elegant and polished design
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔗 Integrates multiple feeds (RSS, Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing connector setup process
- 🔍 Limited feed management options (no read/unread, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🖼️ Cluttered UI with too much visual noise
- 🔍 Lack of in-app engagement (no likes, replies, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


## Frequently asked 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 October 7, 2026 and Iconfactory Tapestry on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*