# GroupMe vs LDS Taste Buds

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | LDS Taste Buds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-taste-buds/id6749934342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 385 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [Tyler Donohue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500846134) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Social Networking, #178 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


### LDS Taste Buds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-taste-buds/id6749934342)

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.

**Highlights:** Find local foodies, Plan simple meetups, Create groups and gatherings, Prioritize safety with public locations, Note dietary preferences, Organized with RSVPs and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupMe free?

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

### Is LDS Taste Buds free?

LDS Taste Buds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GroupMe or LDS Taste Buds?

LDS Taste Buds is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while LDS Taste Buds averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do GroupMe or LDS Taste Buds have ads?

Neither GroupMe nor LDS Taste Buds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GroupMe or LDS Taste Buds?

GroupMe ships an update weekly, and LDS Taste Buds every 3 days. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 31, 2026 and LDS Taste Buds on October 24, 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.*