Comparison

GroupSocial vs Link

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

Head to head
About

GroupSocial

Connects brands, content creators, and individuals with audiences to relevant opportunities. Facilitates partnerships and collaborations within a creator-focused platform. Offers an optional Certified Membership for enhanced access.

Highlights
  • Brand-creator connections
  • Audience engagement
  • Partnership opportunities
  • Trend shaping
  • Certified Membership
Features
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We unite brands, creators, and anyone with an audience. Whether you’re a brand looking for partnerships, a content creator shaping trends, or someone with a loyal audience, GroupSocial connects you with the right opportunities — from creators collaborating with brands and fellow creators, to brands connecting with creators and other like-minded brands. We also offer the option of Certified Membership within the app. This subscription is bound by the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Link

Features
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Link Up — Make Plans. Meet People. Tired of group chats that never turn into plans? New to a city and want to meet people? Link Up helps you organise real-life activities and discover what’s happening nearby — fast. Create plans in seconds. Pick an activity, set the time and place, and publish. Explore the map to find activities around you and join with one tap. From coffee catch-ups and gym sessions to runs, pub nights, and weekend hikes, Link Up makes it easy to connect through shared activities — with friends and new faces. Features: -Create public, friends-only, or invite-only plans -Discover nearby activities on the map -Set recurring plans and get reminders -Chat with participants and stay in sync For individuals, groups, and businesses running events. Stop talking about it. Link Up.

Screenshots

GroupSocial4 screens
Link3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link at none against GroupSocial's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GroupSocial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GroupSocial versus Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupSocialLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews99.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGroupSocial LLCL1NK Up Limited

Bugs and requests

GroupSocial

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced analytics and reporting
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Expanded brand and creator network

Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GroupSocial

Subscriptions4
  • Certified7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Certified7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Certified7 Days trial$179.991 Year
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  • Certified7 Days trial$449.991 Year
None

Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupSocial free?
GroupSocial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupSocial or Link have ads?
Neither GroupSocial nor Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupSocial or Link?
GroupSocial ships an update every 3 weeks, and Link every 3 weeks. Most recently, GroupSocial was updated on September 27, 2026 and Link on September 16, 2026.

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