# GroupMe vs The NP Hub

The clearest difference is chart position: GroupMe at #10 against The NP Hub's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupMe | The NP Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 389 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) | [Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889262244) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupMe

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Social Networking, #155 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** 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


### The NP Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-np-hub/id6761382523)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $50.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $169.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 7, 2026 and The NP Hub on November 7, 2026.

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