Comparison

GroupSocial vs Go Mama

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

Go Mama

Connect with local mothers for real-life meetups and activities. Discover kid-friendly events and plan playdates easily, fostering genuine friendships in your community. Prioritizes safety with verification and content screening.

Highlights
  • Meet local moms nearby
  • Discover kid-friendly events
  • Plan playdates without group chats
  • Share event attendance
  • Trusted local recommendations
  • Verified user profiles
  • AI and human content screening
Features
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Motherhood is better together. Go Mama brings back the traditional way moms connect through activities, events and playdates. Not another feed. Not swiping. Just your village, in real life. MOM FRIENDSHIPS GROW AT THE PLAYDATE NOT IN THE CHAT 66% of parents feel lonely and isolated, and 79% wish they had an easier way to connect (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center national parent survey, 2024). The old way: ten groups, endless event pages, a chat that drags for days then half the moms don't show. So you go alone. Again. The Go Mama way: activities picked for your family, and the moms going are open to a playdate. One invite. No back-and-forth. The best spots, rated by real Tampa moms. No pen pals — just show up. YOUR VILLAGE, IN THREE STEPS 1. JOIN & GET VERIFIED — Create your profile free and verify with a real photo and a quick selfie check. Every mom here is real, local and checked. No catfish, no creeps. 2. MATCH & DISCOVER — We surface moms in your neighborhood and your stage of life, plus events, classes and trusted local picks worth your time. 3. MEET UP FOR REAL — Skip the endless chat. Make a plan, show up, and grow friendships that last for you and your littles. EVERYTHING MOMS NEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE • Meet moms nearby — in your neighborhood and your stage of motherhood, matched on your kids' ages and what you actually like doing • Find local activities — kid-friendly events, classes, storytimes, festivals and outings across Tampa Bay, filtered by today, this week or the weekend • Plan playdates without the group chat — create a playdate in seconds, invite nearby moms, and everyone sees the plan in one spot • Going to an event? Open it up so other moms can join you there • Trusted local picks — playgrounds, museums, libraries, play spaces and cafés that genuinely welcome kids • Build your village — groups and real local friendships BUILT TO FEEL SAFE • Every mom verifies with a real photo and a selfie check before she can connect, RSVP or message the person you meet is the person you saw • Every photo and message is screened automatically the moment it's shared, so nothing explicit or abusive reaches another mom in the first place. AI does the first pass; people make the final call. It's tuned for a mom app breastfeeding, birth and beach photos are not violations. • A message from a mom you haven't connected with waits for your OK no unwanted DMs. • Block or report anytime, and anything reported goes to a real person on our team FREE FOR MOMS The core of Go Mama is free. No paywall, no "Plus" tier, no limits on messages, matches or playdates. BUILT BY A TAMPA MOM SEARCHING FOR A VILLAGE Serving all of Tampa Bay — South Tampa, Apollo Beach & Riverview, Westshore & Clearwater, St. Pete, and the north suburbs from Wesley Chapel to New Tampa with new areas as we grow. Because every mom deserves a village. Your kid needs a friend. So do you. Motherhood is better together. Questions or feedback? hello@gomama.app Privacy policy: https://gomama.app/policy Community guidelines: https://gomama.app/community-guidelines Instagram: https://instagram.com/gomamatampa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gomamatampamoms

Screenshots

GroupSocial4 screens
Go Mama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go Mama at none against GroupSocial's 4. Go Mama also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GroupSocial's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 3). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GroupSocial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Go Mama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go Mama holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupSocial has 109 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupSocial ships an update every 3 weeks, Go Mama weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GroupSocial versus Go Mama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupSocialGo Mama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGroupSocial LLCGo Mama

Customer experience

GroupSocial

All ratings109 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

Go Mama

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Go Mama

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

Go Mama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupSocial free?
GroupSocial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Mama free?
Go Mama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GroupSocial or Go Mama?
Go Mama is rated higher. GroupSocial averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Go Mama averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GroupSocial or Go Mama have ads?
Neither GroupSocial nor Go Mama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupSocial or Go Mama?
GroupSocial ships an update every 3 weeks, and Go Mama weekly. Most recently, GroupSocial was updated on October 20, 2026 and Go Mama on October 9, 2026.

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