Comparison

GroupMe vs GLCR Huddle

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

Head to head
About

GroupMe

Easily connect with friends, family, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Add anyone via phone or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and internet content.

Highlights
  • Add contacts via phone number or email
  • SMS chat for non-app users
  • Customizable notifications
  • Exclusive emoji and GIF support
  • Shared media gallery
  • Direct messaging
  • 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

GLCR Huddle

This app keeps team members informed about company news, events, and career opportunities. It provides quick access to resources and facilitates event registration for community involvement. Stay up-to-date with benefits, wellness, and training information.

Highlights
  • Company news updates
  • Push notifications for new info
  • Career opportunity listings
  • Quick resource links
  • Event registration
  • Benefits and wellness info
Features
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GLCR Huddle is the Team Member communication app for Gun Lake Casino Resort. Stay in contact with us and learn more about the exciting world of Gun Lake Casino Resort. GLCR Huddle offers our Team the possibility to stay informed about current events, interesting projects, dates and much more about the happenings at Gun Lake Casino Resort. • News - stay up to date with the latest news. • Push notifications allow you to see immediately when new info is available. • Latest information about career opportunities. • For Team Members of Gun Lake Casino Resort there is the possibility to be always up-to-date. • Quick links for easy access to every resource you need as a Team Member. • Event registration for community involvement opportunities. • Stay in tune with benefits, wellness, educational and training opportunities, fun committee events and more. And there are many more to come, stay tuned!

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
GLCR Huddle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GLCR Huddle at none against GroupMe's 10. GLCR Huddle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GroupMe's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 3) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. GLCR Huddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLCR Huddle 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, GLCR Huddle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GroupMe versus GLCR Huddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeGLCR Huddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lGun Lake Casino, Inc.

Customer experience

GroupMe

All ratings1,559,166 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,632 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.0%
Negative58.3%

GLCR Huddle

All ratings3 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

GLCR Huddle

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

GLCR Huddle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLCR Huddle free?
GLCR Huddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GroupMe or GLCR Huddle?
GLCR Huddle is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while GLCR Huddle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GroupMe or GLCR Huddle have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor GLCR Huddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or GLCR Huddle?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and GLCR Huddle fortnightly. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on November 7, 2026 and GLCR Huddle on November 3, 2026.

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