# GroupMe vs DanceEra

The clearest difference is rating: GroupMe at 4.7 against DanceEra's 1.7. GroupMe also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 11) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). DanceEra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DanceEra asks for nothing beyond the download.

GroupMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of GroupMe's written reviews are positive against 29% of DanceEra's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | DanceEra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews)** | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danceera/id1074307599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **30.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 382 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [LIST2VIEW, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066387156) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Social Networking, #103 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with family, friends, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Easily add members via phone number or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and GIFs. Share photos and videos to relive memories later.

**Highlights:** Group chat creation, Direct messaging, Custom emoji and GIFs, Photo and video sharing, Notification control, Web access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Most Wanted Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Michigan Wolverines Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wisconsin Badgers Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Florida Gators Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| March Madness Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Most Wanted 2 Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| University of Alabama Emoji Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| University of Texas Emoji Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| University of Notre Dame Emoji | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent group communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🚀 Reliable
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Syncing and loading issues
- 🐛 Notification problems
- 🐛 Bugs with media uploads
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or account issues
- Problems with adding/removing group members
- Disappearing messages and chat history
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit messages
- Announcement mode for admins
- Pinned messages
- Improved group management features
- Better cross-device/platform sync


### DanceEra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danceera/id1074307599)

Discover and share dance competition schedules, events, and videos. Connect with other dancers, vote for routines, and receive real-time updates. This free app facilitates communication and access to competition information.

**Highlights:** Live event schedules, Search dance events, Share photos and videos, Vote for routines, Receive announcements, Dancers messenger, View competition awards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupMe free?

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

### Is DanceEra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GroupMe or DanceEra?

GroupMe is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while DanceEra averages 1.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do GroupMe or DanceEra have ads?

Neither GroupMe nor DanceEra shows ads.

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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.*