GroupMe vs Cleat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Group chat creation
- Direct messaging
- Custom emoji and GIFs
- Photo and video sharing
- Notification control
- Web access
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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
Cleat
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Never wonder where everyone is on the water. Cleat is the live map for your lake. See where boats are gathering right now, how many are at the sandbar, and what the day looks like - family day, music, or fishing. Check in from your boat with one tap and your crew knows where you are. ON THE MAP Live check-ins - GPS-verified and on-water only, so every boat you see is real. Crews - make a crew in 30 seconds, share a link, and see your people all day. Crew chat - plan your day on the water right in the app. Mention someone and their phone pings. Today's Feed - heading out or rafting up? Post it and see who else is on the lake. Local events - fishing tournaments, boat parades, and community meetups near your lake. My memories - every check-in builds your story: days on the water, favorite spots, and time with your crew. BUILT FOR BOATERS Live weather and water conditions right where the boats are. Real fuel prices at the docks, reported by boaters. Hazard alerts - floating debris, no-wake zones, and shallow water - confirmed by the community. Underway mode - cruise the lake and show up on the map as a boat, not a name. Check-ins only work when your GPS is actually on the water, so the map is never fake or stale. Your name is never shown unless you choose to share it. Free to use. Built lake-first, starting with Chickamauga - and growing to yours. See you out there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleat at none against GroupMe's 10. GroupMe's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cleat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GroupMe | Cleat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 385 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skype Communications S.a.r.l | Calvin Shropshire |
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
Cleat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GroupMe
- Most Wanted Emoji Pack$0.99
- Michigan Wolverines Emoji Pack$0.99
- Wisconsin Badgers Emoji Pack$0.99
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- 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
Cleat
No in-app purchases







