# Text App vs Groupify Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groupify Mobile at none against Text App's 3. Groupify Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Text App's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 2) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Groupify Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Groupify Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 9.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text App ships an update every 2 months, Groupify Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Groupify Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupify-mobile/id6762641107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#204** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) | [Gold CRM Consullting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028513785) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows for app-to-app audio and video calls, as well as messaging, using WiFi or cellular data. It offers a way to communicate globally with other users of the application without using cellular minutes. Features include photo sharing, chat customization, and theme changes.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio calls, App-to-app video chat, Internet texting, Send and receive photos, Change calling themes, Change chat backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App Wifi Calling Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Wifi Calling Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Text App Wifi Calling Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Reliable
- 🤩 Good TextApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraudulent app
- 💰 Charges without consent
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 🚫 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during number generation
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Allow texting to regular phone numbers
- Improve app functionality


### Groupify Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupify-mobile/id6762641107)

This app provides a private social network for your communities, allowing you to share posts, manage events, and communicate within your organization. It offers features like RSVPing, signing up for volunteer opportunities, and receiving important announcements. Your content remains private and is not shared with external parties.

**Highlights:** Private newsfeed for organizations, Event RSVP and calendar integration, Volunteer and task sign-ups, Announcements and notifications, Discussion forums, Admin roster management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Groupify Mobile free?

Groupify Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text App or Groupify Mobile?

Groupify Mobile is rated higher. Text App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Groupify Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text App or Groupify Mobile have ads?

Text App shows ads; Groupify Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text App or Groupify Mobile?

Text App ships an update every 2 months, and Groupify Mobile weekly. Most recently, Text App was updated on September 28, 2026 and Groupify Mobile on September 16, 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.*