Comparison

Groups vs Multimedia Terminal Controller

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

Head to head
About

Groups

This app transforms your phone's contacts into a private social network. Organize people, share updates, and stay connected without sharing your data with large tech companies. It offers features for communication, event planning, and contact management.

Highlights
  • Organize contacts into custom groups
  • Set reminders to reach out
  • Send personalized group messages
  • Create events and invite guests
  • Share content from any app
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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You've just found the best, easiest app for staying in touch with people. Try it for yourself — it's free! Downloaded by millions in over 100 countries, Groups turns your phone's native contacts into a private social network. Organize your groups, share with friends and family, and stay connected — without feeding Big Tech your data. ORGANIZE YOUR CONTACTS: ◆ Group by how you know them — friends, family, work, hobbies ◆ See who you met recently and interaction history ◆ Smart search finds anyone instantly ◆ Clean up duplicates and merge contacts STAY IN TOUCH: ◆ Set reminders to reach out to people who matter ◆ Send personalized messages to your whole circle at once ◆ Message templates for birthdays, holidays, events ◆ Track who you haven't spoken to in a while SHARE TOGETHER: ◆ Exchange contact info instantly with QR codes ◆ Take Group Photos with fun AI effects ◆ Create events and invite people (they join via browser — no app needed) ◆ Share links, photos, and content from any app ◆ Custom icons for each group YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS: ◆ Unlike Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, your contacts never leave your phone. ◆ Messages go directly through SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, or Email — recipients don't need Groups to receive them. ◆ No algorithms deciding who sees your posts. No ads. No data mining. No selling your information. ◆ Just a better way to stay connected with the people you actually care about. Through channels you already use. WORKS WITH EVERYTHING: ◆ Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and more. ◆ Fully compatible with iOS features like Do Not Disturb, Voice Messages, and Shortcuts. Now available on iPad. OWN YOUR COMMUNITY Every contact is real social capital. Whether you're organizing a book club, coordinating family events, or building a community around shared interests — Groups helps you bring people together on your terms. Free to download. Start growing your private social network today.

About

Multimedia Terminal Controller

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Introducing the Multimedia Terminal Controller - your ultimate solution for managing and streaming digital content across multiple devices. Whether it's digital signage, advertising displays, or informational content, our app simplifies and enhances your operations, accommodating needs across different organizations and locations. Key Features of Multimedia Terminal Controller: - Versatile Content Streaming: Easily upload, organize, and schedule the streaming of videos, images, and text across various devices. - Remote Control Access: Manage your content from anywhere with our intuitive mobile and web applications. - Wide Device Compatibility: Supports a diverse range of devices, ensuring crystal-clear display on everything from tablets to large digital billboards. - Content Approval for Accuracy: Enhance the reliability of the information displayed by pre-approving content, ensuring that all displayed information is accurate and appropriate. - Multi-Organization Collaboration: Designed for collaboration across multiple organizations, not limited to a single company, catering to team members and managers from various organizations. - Open to Multiple Organizations: Our app is designed for group use, making it suitable for organizations comprising multiple entities. - Cross-Location Compatibility: Seamlessly serve group organizations in different locations with ease. - User Registration: Our admin panel allows administrators to add new members to the content management system (CMS). Upon registration, users will receive their login credentials via email. - No Paid Content: We are proud to offer our application completely free of charge. There is no paid content or hidden fees. About Alta Software: Alta Software is the company behind this application, dedicated to providing top-notch services for managing and enhancing digital communications across multiple platforms and organizations. Download the Multimedia Terminal Controller today and start transforming your content delivery strategy!

Screenshots

Groups4 screens
Multimedia Terminal Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multimedia Terminal Controller at none against Groups's 13. Multimedia Terminal Controller also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Groups's advantage is device support. On price 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. Groups sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Multimedia Terminal Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Groups versus Multimedia Terminal Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupsMultimedia Terminal Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQbix, Inc.AU LAC TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND MEDIA SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Groups

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Groups disappearing
  • Contacts not syncing properly
  • Inability to create new groups
  • Freezing and crashing on certain actions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete groups and contacts
  • Improved group management and sorting
  • Option to send mass texts without individual replies
  • Better integration with native contacts app

Multimedia Terminal Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Groups

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock All Features$0.991 Month
  • Plus$1.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
One-time8
  • Turn off Ads$1.99
  • Turn off Ads$4.99
  • + 500 icons$5.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock All Features$5.99
  • + I just like your app2 variants$9.99
  • Unlock All Features$9.99
  • + I just like your app$14.99
  • + I really love your app!2 variants$19.99
None

Multimedia Terminal Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groups free?
Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multimedia Terminal Controller free?
Multimedia Terminal Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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