Comparison

Kik Messaging & Chat App vs SimpleGroup

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

Head to head
About

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Connect with friends and discover new ones through chat. Share photos, videos, games, and more without needing phone numbers. Explore interests and join groups for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Connect with friends
  • Group chats
  • Share photos and videos
  • Play games
  • Meet new people
  • Username-based accounts
Features
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Get connected. Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username. • Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups • Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more • Meet new friends with similar interests Get on Kik now. Start chatting! You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SimpleGroup

Features
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Connect, coordinate, and care with SimpleGroup. SimpleGroup is the all-in-one platform designed to bridge the gap between care facilities, residents, and their families. Whether you are a family member wanting updates on a loved one, a resident managing your daily schedule, or a staff member coordinating care, SimpleGroup simplifies the complex world of care management. For Families & Residents: Stay Connected: View a dedicated social feed with photos, updates, and announcements from your loved ones and their facility. Real-Time Messaging: Chat directly with family members or facility staff individually or in groups. Health Tracking: Keep a close eye on well-being with detailed logs for Vitals (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen), Medication schedules, and Incident reports. Easy Scheduling: Request visits, view upcoming events, and sync everything directly to your Google Calendar. For Facilities & Staff: Operations Management: Manage shifts, resident rosters, and facility administration from one dashboard. Care Coordination: Log medication administrations (eMAR), track vitals, and assign care tasks to specific staff members. Event Management: Organize facility activities, manage RSVPs, and keep everyone informed with a centralized calendar. Key Features: Secure, HIPAA-friendly environment. Intuitive Dashboard for tasks, events, and health summaries. Document Manager for uploading and sharing important files. Push notifications for urgent updates, invites, and messages. User-friendly interface designed for all ages. Download SimpleGroup today and bring your care circle closer together.

Screenshots

Kik Messaging & Chat App4 screens
SimpleGroup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleGroup at none against Kik Messaging & Chat App's 15. SimpleGroup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Kik Messaging & Chat App's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kik Messaging & Chat App sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimpleGroup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kik Messaging & Chat App ships an update fortnightly, SimpleGroup every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kik Messaging & Chat App versus SimpleGroup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKik Messaging & Chat AppSimpleGroup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (485K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings485K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMedialab - KikSimple Complexity LLC

Bugs and requests

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Messages not sending or getting stuck
  • Profile pictures not updating correctly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved group management tools
  • Option to disable live streaming
  • Better chat organization and search
  • Ability to delete messages across devices
  • Restore previous video chat functionality

SimpleGroup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Subscriptions2
  • Ad Free$2.991 Month
  • Ad free (annual)$32.991 Year
One-time12
  • 100 Live Credits$0.99
  • 100 Live credits$0.99
  • 3 Chat Credits$0.99
Show 9 more
  • 200 Live Credits$1.99
  • 500 Live Credits Offer$1.99
  • 500 Live Credits$4.99
  • 2000 Live Credits$14.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • 3700 Live Credits$24.99
  • Special Offer$99.99
  • 16500 Live Credits$99.99
  • 70000 Live Credits$399.99
None

SimpleGroup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kik Messaging & Chat App free?
Kik Messaging & Chat App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleGroup free?
SimpleGroup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kik Messaging & Chat App or SimpleGroup have ads?
Kik Messaging & Chat App shows ads; SimpleGroup does not.
Which is updated more often, Kik Messaging & Chat App or SimpleGroup?
Kik Messaging & Chat App ships an update fortnightly, and SimpleGroup every 2 days. Most recently, Kik Messaging & Chat App was updated on September 25, 2026 and SimpleGroup on September 18, 2026.

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