# GroupMe vs Proofn

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | Proofn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofn/id1551267874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [Myabuy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346618603) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Social Networking, #97 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


### Proofn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofn/id1551267874)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*