GroupMe vs LDS Taste Buds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Group chat creation
- Direct messaging
- Custom emoji and GIFs
- Photo and video sharing
- Notification control
- Web access
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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
LDS Taste Buds
Connect with fellow Latter-day Saints who share your passion for food. Discover local foodies, plan casual dining meetups, and enjoy good company and great meals without pressure. Features include group gatherings, safety tools, and dietary preference options.
- Find local foodies
- Plan simple meetups
- Create groups and gatherings
- Prioritize safety with public locations
- Note dietary preferences
- Organized with RSVPs and reminders
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LDS Taste Buds helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints find fellow food lovers nearby and meet up to eat out—no swiping, no pressure, just good company and good food. Why you’ll love it Find your people: Discover Latter-day Saint foodies by location and shared tastes. Plan simple meetups: Post a dinner idea or join one—pick cuisine, time, and budget. Groups & gatherings: Go solo, with friends, or set family-friendly meetups. Safety first: Public locations, clear details, and built-in tools to keep plans organized. Dietary tags: Note vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and more. Organized & flexible: RSVP, reminders, and maps so everyone gets to the table on time. Whether you’re new in town, traveling, or just hungry for great conversation, LDS Taste Buds makes it easy to share a meal with people who share your values.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LDS Taste Buds at 100% against GroupMe's 30%. LDS Taste Buds also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GroupMe's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 9) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LDS Taste Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.
LDS Taste Buds 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 9, 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 100% of LDS Taste Buds's.
GroupMe ships an update weekly, LDS Taste Buds every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GroupMe | LDS Taste Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6M ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6M — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 385 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skype Communications S.a.r.l | Tyler Donohue |
Customer experience
GroupMe
LDS Taste Buds
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
LDS Taste Buds
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GroupMe
- Most Wanted Emoji Pack$0.99
- Michigan Wolverines Emoji Pack$0.99
- Wisconsin Badgers Emoji Pack$0.99
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- 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
LDS Taste Buds
No in-app purchases









