Comparison

GroupMe vs Proofn

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

Proofn

This app allows users to edit or delete unread emails and group messages, even after sending. It also supports inline video, photo, and voice note attachments, offering enhanced privacy and control over communications.

Highlights
  • Edit unread emails and attachments
  • Delete unread messages
  • Inline video, photo, and voice note attachments
  • Private group messaging
  • End-to-end and zero-access encryption
  • Organize messages by sender or group
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Correct your mistakes forever in unread emails, group messages, and attachments when you and your recipients create free @Proofn accounts. To err is human. That is why more people prefer to email and chat on the free Proofn app. * Create your @proofn.com email account and email your contacts. Their replies will go to your inbox. * Your emails contain signup links in the signatures so others can use Proofn. * When you email their Proofn accounts, they become your Proofn contacts. TAKE CONTROL AFTER YOU HIT “SEND”- until your recipients read your email. * Retrieve and edit any unread email and/or attachment you sent to your Proofn contacts, or delete the message entirely. * Meet deadlines. Your edits won’t change the original email timestamp or its place in a recipient’s inbox. Emails are always read as original and on time. NEVER STRUGGLE- with what to write in your email again. * Recall and update private personalized notes about any Proofn contact while you email them. CREATE AND MANAGE PRIVATE GROUPS- with your Proofn contacts. * Send group messages directly to their inboxes. * Retrieve and edit any unread group message and/or attachment you sent, or delete the group message entirely. * Meet group deadlines. Your edits won’t change the original group message timestamp or its place in their inboxes. Group messages are always read as original and on time. * Only unread emails and group messages are editable and deletable. So there’s no gaslighting risk. * Effortlessly eliminate email and group messages that impede collaboration. EXPRESS YOUR TRUE SELF- make every email and group message you send more personal and meaningful. * Add PeekviewsTM-short inline video attachments that silently autoplay to your emails and group messages. * Take photos on Proofn to add as inline attachments in your emails and group messages. * Record and attach voice notes to your emails and group messages. * Add or remove inline/regular attachments and voice notes (including PeekViews) in any unread email and group message you sent. COMMUNICATE PRIVATELY AND MORE EFFICIENTLY -when you email or chat with individuals and groups. * Want to chat? Toggle chat mode. * Swipe through messages seamlessly. * Convert emails and group messages to easy-to-print PDFs. * Proofn® organizes emails by the sender's name, group name, and non-Proofn email address, so it’s easier to find the message you’re looking for. * Create new folders for related emails and group messages so they are easier to find. * Your communications are always safe with both end-to-end and zero-access encryption for unmatched privacy.

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
Proofn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proofn at none against GroupMe's 10. Proofn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GroupMe's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). 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. Proofn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proofn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, Proofn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GroupMe versus Proofn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeProofn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB35 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lMyabuy, LLC

Customer experience

GroupMe

All ratings1,559,158 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,583 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative57.8%

Proofn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Proofn

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
Show 7 more
  • 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

Proofn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proofn free?
Proofn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GroupMe or Proofn?
Proofn is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Proofn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GroupMe or Proofn have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor Proofn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or Proofn?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and Proofn every 4 weeks. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on September 25, 2026 and Proofn on June 20, 2026.

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