#gifted vs GroupSocial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#gifted
Connect with top brands and get rewarded for your social media influence with gifts and experiences. This platform facilitates collaborations between creators and brands, allowing for seamless communication and portfolio building.
- Get rewarded for social clout
- Connect with top brands
- Gifts and experiences
- In-app communication with brands
- Build creator portfolio
- Diverse collaboration opportunities
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Get rewarded for your social clout with gifts & experiences from top brands that you love. Creators need 3000 followers on Instagram or 10,000 on TikTok to be approved.
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
#gifted and GroupSocial both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of GroupSocial's written reviews are positive against 59% of #gifted's. GroupSocial also leads on device support (3 vs 1). #gifted's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. GroupSocial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. #gifted asks for nothing beyond the download.
GroupSocial holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of #gifted's written reviews are positive against 98% of GroupSocial's.
#gifted ships an update weekly, GroupSocial every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | #gifted | GroupSocial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (136 ratings) | 4.8 (120 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | 97.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 120 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hashtag Gifted Pty Ltd | GroupSocial LLC |
Customer experience
#gifted
GroupSocial
User reviews
#gifted
From 136 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎯 Simple swipe feature for browsing brand opportunities
- 💼 High-quality brand partnerships available
- 🚀 Seamless in-app communication with brands
- 🤝 Effective platform for connecting creators and brands
Room to improve
- ❌ Arbitrary account removal without proper notice or explanation
- 💰 Exploitative practices - selling creator content to brands without compensation
- 🚫 Inconsistent and unclear engagement rate requirements
- 😤 Poor customer service and unresponsive support team
- 🔐 Lack of creator content protection in terms and conditions
GroupSocial
From 120 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
#gifted
Reported bugs
6 issues- Instagram connection fails with 'insufficient developer code' error
- App crashes when attempting to connect social media accounts
- Profile page becomes blank/white during login
- Instagram disconnection issues preventing account reconnection
- Inconsistent profile approval status after updates
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- Technical glitches affecting brand-creator communication
Requested features
8 requests- Clear, transparent engagement rate requirements communicated upfront
- Proper notification system before account removal with specific reasons
- Creator content protection agreements and licensing transparency
- Support for micro-creators with lower follower thresholds
- Improved customer service with responsive support team
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- Better explanation of Creator Level rating methodology
- Contract templates protecting creator intellectual property
- Appeal process for declined or removed accounts
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
#gifted
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
