Groups vs Ariha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Ariha
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ARIHA Diamond Jewellery Co. Ltd has emerged as one of the most reliable name offering breathtakingly beautiful diamond Jewellery across the world. The company believing in highest work ethics has honesty and integrity deep-rooted in their practices ever since the inception. A trusted name, spanning continents, ARIHA has garnered world-wide trust and reliability through its quality products. ARIHA Diamond Jewellery Co. Ltd. Jewellery catalog app enables Jewellery lovers around the world to access some of the most stunning jewellery designs in diamond and gold. Mainly three features in this app to cater the ever growing requirement of latest design in the jewellery industry. • Browse our e- Catalogue to see stunning jewellery designs. • Wish list feature help you select Jewellery you like from catalogue. • Send enquiry about the jewellery designs you are interested in purchase. Key Features: • Browse our e- catalogue through jewellery pieces – including rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, necklace sets, bangles, bracelets and more. • Complete designs can be accessed via catalogue. Registered users can view & download complete catalogue. • Browse through various categories. • Items you like can store as a wish list in the form of shopping cart (wish list). • Secure browsing with no effort, different filter options will help you refine your search and find the right jewellery based on the type of prices range & diamond carats. • Request ARIHA for further processing by adding remarks. • Enjoy a faster and smoother browsing experience. • 1000+ Designs, designs by category, HD quality. • Easy to use, fast loading, best Jewellery designs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ariha at none against Groups's 13. Groups's advantage is device support. On price 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. Groups sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ariha asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Groups | Ariha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Qbix, Inc. | JOVI International |
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
Ariha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Groups
- Unlock All Features$0.991 Month
- Plus$1.991 Month
- Premium$2.991 Month
- Turn off Ads$1.99
- Turn off Ads$4.99
- + 500 icons$5.99
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- 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
Ariha
No in-app purchases









