GroupMe vs Flash Chats

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

Flash Chats is a private channel for people you haven't added to your contacts yet. On a first date, at a job interview, or when meeting someone new — start a secure 1:1 chat in seconds. No phone number. No username search. No public profiles. HOW IT WORKS • Pair in person — scan a QR code with someone nearby • Talk privately — secure text messaging powered by Apple's CloudKit infrastructure • Let it fade — messages disappear automatically (1 hour, 24 hours, or 5 days) • Stay in control — Face ID lock, block, and report tools built in BUILT FOR MOMENTS, NOT FOREVER Flash Chats is designed for one-time contacts and early trust — the conversation you want to have before sharing your real number, email, or social handles. Perfect for: • First dates and dating app meetups • Job interviews and candidate conversations • Marketplace buyers and sellers • Conference networking and event introductions • Anyone you'd rather not add to your phone contacts PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Locked to two people — each chat pairs exactly two iCloud accounts • Invite only — no discovery, no feeds, no public rooms • Secure & Isolated — all data is encrypted and transferred via native Apple CloudKit • Device-bound — chat history and encryption settings stay local on your iPhone or iPad • Text only — simple, focused, private FREE & FOCUSED • Completely free — no subscriptions, no in-app purchases • No ads — no banners, no promoted content, no third-party ad SDKs • No tracking — no analytics, no data selling, no background noise SECURITY & SAFETY • App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode • Per-chat message lifetime settings • In-app block and report tools for User-Generated Content • Delete all local data anytime from Settings SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & APP NOTES • Active iCloud sign-in required on the device for authentication and message delivery • Camera access is used solely for scanning invite QR codes • Two separate devices with different iCloud accounts are required to pair and initiate a chat When the conversation is over, it's gone. Your personal contacts stay personal. Questions or feedback? Contact Whale Group Ltd at support@whalegroup.co.uk or Settings → Legal → Contact Support.