# GroupMe vs IGOTIN

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GroupMe at 1.6M against IGOTIN's 2.4K. GroupMe also leads on chart position (#8 vs unranked). IGOTIN's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 30%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and IGOTIN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GroupMe against 4.7 for IGOTIN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of GroupMe's written reviews are positive against 54% of IGOTIN's.

GroupMe ships an update weekly, IGOTIN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | IGOTIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [Bondit Community Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523289379) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Social Networking, #124 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


### IGOTIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364)

Connect with future and current college students on a campus-based social platform. Find roommates, join group chats, and discover scholarships and career opportunities within your school's community. Verify with your school email for exclusive access to campus life discussions.

**Highlights:** Create and join college communities, Connect with future classmates, School-specific group chats, Find roommates and make friends, Discover scholarships and internships, Find career-building jobs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plus Membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for making early connections
- 🙌 Helpful for finding roommates and friends
- 💡 Good for attending college events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required to access most features
- 🚫 Restricted access to chats and channels without paying
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with finding and accessing school-specific communities
- Reported problems with accessing any features without paying

**Requested features**

- Allow access to more schools without subscription
- Improve search functionality to find schools easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupMe free?

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

### Is IGOTIN free?

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

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

GroupMe is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while IGOTIN averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do GroupMe or IGOTIN have ads?

Neither GroupMe nor IGOTIN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GroupMe or IGOTIN?

GroupMe ships an update weekly, and IGOTIN every 3 days. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 14, 2026 and IGOTIN on October 8, 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.*