Comparison

GroupMe vs GeorgeLink

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

GeorgeLink

This communication app connects employees and supporters of Valley Children's. Stay informed about news, events, and career opportunities within the organization. Receive push notifications for important updates and announcements.

Highlights
  • Latest news updates
  • Push notifications
  • Upcoming event tracking
  • Career opportunity listings
  • Community connection
Features
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Welcome to GeorgeLink, the communication app for Valley Children's. At Valley Children's, we provide exceptional care and support to our community. GeorgeLink is designed to keep those dedicated to our mission connected and informed. GeorgeLink offers you a seamless way to stay updated on the latest news, projects, events and much more going on at Valley Children's - all at your fingertips, whenever you need it: • News: Stay informed with the latest updates. With push notifications, you won't miss exciting announcements or important updates from Valley Children's. • Events: Keep track of upcoming events, including popular ones like our annual NICU Graduate picnic and other fun activities. • Career Opportunities: Explore the latest job openings and career opportunities at Valley Children's. Follow your heart and join us in making a difference. We are committed to keeping you connected and engaged with the heart of Valley Children's. Thank you for being a part of our community. Stay tuned for more exciting features!

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
GeorgeLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GroupMe at 4.7 against GeorgeLink's 4.0. GroupMe also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 4) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). GeorgeLink's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GeorgeLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GroupMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of GroupMe's written reviews are positive against 67% of GeorgeLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, GeorgeLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GroupMe versus GeorgeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeGeorgeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6M — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lValley Children's Healthcare

Customer experience

GroupMe

All ratings1,559,099 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,616 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative58.2%

GeorgeLink

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

GeorgeLink

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

GeorgeLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeorgeLink free?
GeorgeLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GroupMe or GeorgeLink?
GroupMe is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while GeorgeLink averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GroupMe or GeorgeLink have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor GeorgeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or GeorgeLink?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and GeorgeLink fortnightly. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 21, 2026 and GeorgeLink on October 16, 2026.

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