Comparison

GroupMe vs Helping Hand Mission

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GroupMe

Easily connect with friends, family, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Add anyone via phone or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and internet content.

Highlights
  • Add contacts via phone number or email
  • SMS chat for non-app users
  • Customizable notifications
  • Exclusive emoji and GIF support
  • Shared media gallery
  • Direct messaging
  • 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

Helping Hand Mission

Features
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Helping Hand Rescue Mission is a community outreach organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need throughout our community. This app connects volunteers and community members with opportunities to serve, receive support, and stay informed about programs and events. Through this platform you can: • Stay updated on outreach events • Volunteer for community programs • Receive important announcements • Access resources and support services • Learn about initiatives like our Food Pantry, Baby Blessings program, and Community Kitchen Our mission is simple: to provide compassionate support while empowering individuals and families to move forward with dignity and hope. Download the app to stay connected and be part of what God is doing through Helping Hand Rescue Mission.

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
Helping Hand Mission2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helping Hand Mission at none against GroupMe's 10. Helping Hand Mission also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). GroupMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price 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. Helping Hand Mission asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GroupMe versus Helping Hand Mission: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeHelping Hand Mission
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB2 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lCreate Community

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

Helping Hand Mission

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

Helping Hand Mission

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helping Hand Mission free?
Helping Hand Mission is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupMe or Helping Hand Mission have ads?
Helping Hand Mission shows ads; GroupMe does not.

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