Comparison

GroupMe vs Diffuz, initiative Macif

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

Head to head
About

GroupMe

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
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GroupMe - the free, simple way to stay in touch with the people who matter most. Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Vacations. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. “Lifechanger.... utterly indispensable” -Gizmodo START CHATTING Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they don’t have the app, they can start chatting over SMS immediately. CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS You’re in charge! Mute specific chats, or the entire app – you can even leave or end group chats. SAY MORE THAN WORDS With an extensive set of exclusive emoji, you can express yourself in a whole new way. THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP Meme images, search for and send GIFs and videos, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat. SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later. LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE Including from your computer at groupme.com Stay in touch whether you’re separated by a hallway or a hemisphere. Get your group together. We want to hear your feedback! Support: https://aka.ms/groupmesupport Twitter: @GroupMeSupport Facebook: facebook.com/groupme Instagram: @GroupMe Love, Team GroupMe NOTE: SMS chat currently available in US only. Standard text messaging rates may apply. Privacy Policy: https://groupme.com/privacy Made with love in Seattle

About

Diffuz, initiative Macif

Connect with others to participate in and organize volunteer activities. This platform aims to make volunteering accessible to everyone, fostering a community of engaged individuals and supporting non-profit organizations.

Highlights
  • Organize and participate in volunteer actions
  • Connect with associations
  • Build a community of engaged individuals
  • Discover solidarity challenges
  • Facilitate volunteering
  • Support non-profit organizations
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Diffuz est une initiative de la Macif créée pour t’accompagner dans le bénévolat et répondre à ton envie d’agir pour un monde meilleur. La raison d’être de Diffuz est portée par ces convictions : - Tout le monde peut être bénévole. - Chaque action compte. Et plus concrètement ? Diffuz propose une solution digitale gratuite qui permet aux associations et aux citoyens ou citoyennes comme toi, de réaliser ensemble des actions solidaires, appelées « défis ». Mais au-delà d’un simple outil, Diffuz se présente avant tout comme le réseau des actions bénévoles qui rapproche les « lanceurs » de défis d’un côté, et les « releveurs » de défis de l’autre, pour former une vraie communauté engagée. Tu l’auras compris, notre mission est de faciliter la mise en relation et le passage à l’action et ainsi, rendre le bénévolat accessible à toutes et à tous ! Née de la volonté de répondre à l’envie d’agir des citoyens et aux besoins des associations, Diffuz a été pensée pour vous, avec vous. Inscrite au cœur de l’identité Macif, reflétant ses valeurs de partage, d’engagement et de solidarité, Diffuz se veut être un tremplin vers le bénévolat. Nous avons depuis toujours la conviction que l’envie d’agir sommeille en chacun d’entre nous, que celle-ci a besoin d’être guidée, accompagnée, valorisée. Diffuz a donc été créée pour faciliter et rendre le bénévolat accessible à tous, pour faire vivre des rencontres solidaires et soutenir le milieu associatif. C'est ainsi que nous pourrons agir positivement, ensemble, sur le monde qui nous entoure. En vous proposant d'organiser et/ou de participer à des actions solidaires proches de chez vous, nous vous donnons les clés pour contribuer au mouvement et faire vos premiers pas de bénévole. Diffuz, c’est un heureux mélange, une ode à l’engagement, une diversité d’actions, c’est nous, c’est vous.

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
Diffuz, initiative Macif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diffuz, initiative Macif at none against GroupMe's 10. Diffuz, initiative Macif also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). GroupMe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 9%). On price, ads and device support 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. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Diffuz, initiative Macif asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, Diffuz, initiative Macif every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GroupMe versus Diffuz, initiative Macif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeDiffuz, initiative Macif
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lMACIF

Customer experience

GroupMe

All ratings1,559,099 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,609 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative58.1%

Diffuz, initiative Macif

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

GroupMe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Diffuz, initiative Macif

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GroupMe

One-time10
  • Most Wanted Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Michigan Wolverines Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Wisconsin Badgers Emoji Pack$0.99
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  • Florida Gators Emoji Pack$0.99
  • March Madness Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Most Wanted 2 Emoji Pack$0.99
  • University of Alabama Emoji Pack$1.99
  • University of Texas Emoji Pack$1.99
  • Adventure Time$1.99
  • University of Notre Dame Emoji$1.99
None

Diffuz, initiative Macif

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diffuz, initiative Macif free?
Diffuz, initiative Macif is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupMe or Diffuz, initiative Macif have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor Diffuz, initiative Macif shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or Diffuz, initiative Macif?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and Diffuz, initiative Macif every 5 months. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 16, 2026 and Diffuz, initiative Macif on August 27, 2026.

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