# Groups! Free vs A2Z Groups

The clearest difference is rating: A2Z Groups at 4.6 against Groups! Free's 2.5. A2Z Groups also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 15) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Groups! Free's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groups! Free sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and A2Z Groups sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A2Z Groups holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A2Z Groups has 3.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Groups! Free's written reviews are positive against 82% of A2Z Groups's.

Groups! Free ships an update every 3 months, A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groups! Free | A2Z Groups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groups-free/id407855985/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qbix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406865714) | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) |

## What reviewers say

### Groups! Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groups-free/id407855985)

Organize contacts into custom groups for easy communication via text or email. Send personalized messages to multiple recipients simultaneously and share your location. Find contacts quickly with advanced search and set reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** Group contacts into custom lists, Send mass texts and emails, Personalize messages, Attach images to emails, Share location, Search contacts by attribute, Set contact reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Turn off Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Helpful | $4.99 | one-time |
| + 30 icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| + 60 icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Awesome! | $9.99 | one-time |
| + I just like your app | $9.99 | one-time |
| + I really love your app! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient contact organization
- 💡 Useful for group communication
- 🔒 Integrates well with contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Inability to delete groups
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Groups disappear after use
- Contacts not syncing properly
- Inability to edit or remove groups

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete groups
- Faster load times
- More customization options for groups
- Ability to sort contacts within groups


### A2Z Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105)

Manage your contacts and send messages or emails to groups efficiently. Organize contacts, create custom groups, and send personalized mass communications. Features include backups, birthday reminders, and contact sharing.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send mass texts and group emails, Backup and restore contacts, Birthday and anniversary notifications, Share and export contacts, Clone contacts and groups

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Year) | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Larger Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient group messaging
- 💡 Helpful for organizing contacts
- 🔒 Reliable privacy policy
- 👍 Customizable groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with message delivery
- 🐛 Syncing problems after updates
- 🐛 Duplicate contacts
- 🐛 Disappearing notes/data

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts being deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to save contact information
- Syncing issues with Google/Outlook contacts
- Unreliable group messaging

**Requested features**

- Scheduled messaging
- Improved group management
- Better integration with native Contacts app
- Map feature
- Birthdays/anniversaries tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groups! Free free?

Groups! Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A2Z Groups free?

A2Z Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Groups! Free or A2Z Groups?

A2Z Groups is rated higher. Groups! Free averages 2.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while A2Z Groups averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Groups! Free or A2Z Groups have ads?

Neither Groups! Free nor A2Z Groups shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groups! Free or A2Z Groups?

Groups! Free ships an update every 3 months, and A2Z Groups every 3 weeks. Most recently, Groups! Free was updated on October 7, 2026 and A2Z Groups on October 14, 2026.

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