Comparison

GroupMe vs Votter

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

Votter

Features
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Votter is a private community platform built for organizers, advocates, and civic groups who need more than a group chat. Stay connected with your team Post updates, share resources, and keep your community informed — all in one feed your members actually check. Pin important content so it stays visible. Turn talk into action Create polls, events, and action items your members can respond to directly in the app. See who's in, who responded, and who still needs a nudge — all without leaving Votter. Reach beyond your walls Share posts with people outside your community using smart share links. See exactly how many people opened your content and track your outreach over time — without collecting personal data on your contacts. Stay organized Team channels keep conversations focused. Upload documents and make them available to the right teams. A built-in calendar keeps everyone on the same page. Built for trust Votter is invite-driven. Communities control who joins and how. Content is moderated by community leaders, not algorithms. Your data is never sold or used for advertising. Votter is used by neighborhood associations, advocacy organizations, political campaigns, nonprofits, faith communities, and any group that needs to move together.

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
Votter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Votter at none against GroupMe's 10. GroupMe's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Votter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, Votter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
GroupMe versus Votter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeVotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB55 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lJAY CINCOTTI

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

Votter

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

Votter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Votter free?
Votter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupMe or Votter have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor Votter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or Votter?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and Votter every 6 days. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on November 1, 2026 and Votter on October 25, 2026.

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