# GroupMe vs K

The clearest difference is rating: GroupMe at 4.7 against K's 1.1. GroupMe also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 33) and review sentiment (30% vs 14%). K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GroupMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of GroupMe's written reviews are positive against 14% of K's.

GroupMe ships an update weekly, K every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews)** | [1.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-state-community/id6748742402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **29.8% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [Kinetic Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/830452333) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Social Networking, #116 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


### K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-state-community/id6748742402)

This app facilitates communication between residents, staff, and service teams within a branded platform. It aims to foster engaged communities by streamlining customer-facing processes and providing digital access to support.

**Highlights:** Resident, staff, and service communication, Branded platform, Streamlined customer processes, Digital access to service teams, Community engagement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupMe free?

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

### Is K free?

K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

GroupMe is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while K averages 1.1 from 33 ratings.

### Do GroupMe or K have ads?

Neither GroupMe nor K shows ads.

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

GroupMe ships an update weekly, and K every 9 days. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 21, 2026 and K on October 15, 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.*