Comparison

GroupMe vs The NP Hub

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

The NP Hub

Features
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The NP Hub is the professional community for Nurse Practitioners and NP students who want to strengthen their practice, connect with peers, and advance the NP profession. Created by the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO), The NP Hub brings together NPs across practice settings and career stages to share real-world experiences, learn from each other, and stay current on best practices. Inside The NP Hub, members connect with peers who understand the realities of NP practice, participate in clinical discussions, and exchange practical insights from the front lines of healthcare. Through communities of practice, members build professional relationships, access peer mentorship, and support one another’s growth. Members also gain access to expert education designed by NPs for NPs, including webinars, courses, and professional learning opportunities that help strengthen clinical confidence and leadership. The NP Hub is also where members stay informed about advocacy and policy initiatives shaping the future of nurse practitioner practice and strengthening the role of NPs in the healthcare system. Whether you are an NP student preparing to enter practice, a practicing NP looking to stay current, or a clinical leader helping shape the profession, The NP Hub is where the NP community connects, learns, and grows together. Join a community built by NPs, for NPs. -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
The NP Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: GroupMe at #9 against The NP Hub's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and The NP Hub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $50.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
GroupMe versus The NP Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeThe NP Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB135 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lNurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario

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

The NP Hub

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
3 purchases

The NP Hub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$50.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$169.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase Plan3 variants$129.99

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The NP Hub free?
The NP Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GroupMe or The NP Hub have ads?
Neither GroupMe nor The NP Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or The NP Hub?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and The NP Hub weekly. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on November 6, 2026 and The NP Hub on November 5, 2026.

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