Text Groove vs Unplugify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Groove
A messaging and audience engagement platform that syncs with your browser. Send and respond to messages instantly, sharing images, videos, GIFs, and voice notes. Manage contacts, privacy, and notifications on the go.
- Real-time message updates
- Instant response capability
- Unlimited media sharing
- Multi-user support with permissions
- On-the-go station management
- Contact and privacy settings
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Engage your audience in a simple, fast, and secure way. The Text Groove Mobile App is a messaging and audience engagement platform which flawlessly integrates with your existing browser experience. SIMPLE. LIGHTWEIGHT. RELIABLE. Designed to complement your existing browser experience, the Text Groove Mobile App stands out as the most reliable and lightweight audience engagement platform available. MANAGE YOUR STATIONS ON THE GO Your stations are synced instantly so you can seamlessly switch from your desktop browser to on-the-fly mobile use, minimizing the gap between you and your audience. SEND & RESPOND INSTANTLY Get real-time message updates on your mobile device and be able to respond instantly. UNLIMITED FUN You can shake engagement up by sending an unlimited amount of images, videos, GIFs, and voice notes to your audience. MULTIPLE USERS Everyone working on your team can use the Text Groove Mobile App with their own unique permissions, so your team and your audience never misses a beat. ACCESS SETTINGS Effortlessly manage contacts, messages, privacy, and notification settings directly within the app.
Unplugify
This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen time. It offers AI-powered focus timers and helps you build daily routines to improve productivity and reduce unwanted scrolling.
- Block distracting apps
- Track screen time
- Build daily habits
- AI-powered focus timers
- Earn XP and hit milestones
- Minimalist design
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Take control of your screen time and build better habits with Unplugify, your all-in-one screen time control, habit tracker, and app blocker — powered by Apple Intelligence. Whether you want to focus on work, study without distractions, or stop doomscrolling, Unplugify helps you stay present and productive. Use Unplugify to: • Block distracting apps like TikTok or Instagram • Track screen time with visual dashboards • Build daily habits and streaks • Use AI-powered focus timers (Pomodoro, Deep Work, Study Timer) • Earn XP and hit milestones • Break dopamine loops without breaking your phone Why people choose Unplugify • Clean and minimalist design inspired by Apple • Private by design — no ads, no tracking • Powered by iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface • Integrates with Screen Time API for real data accuracy Ideal for: students, creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to focus more and scroll less. Subscription Details $6.99/month, $49.99/year. Auto-renewal may be managed in App Store settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://unplugify.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Unplugify at 5.0 against Text Groove's 3.0. Unplugify also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Text Groove's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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. Unplugify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Text Groove asks for nothing beyond the download.
Unplugify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Text Groove ships an update every 4 months, Unplugify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Groove | Unplugify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Text Groove Communications Inc | STRAORD, Inc |
Customer experience
Text Groove
Unplugify
In-app purchases
Text Groove
No in-app purchases
Unplugify
- Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- YearlyOFF$19.991 Year
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- LIMITED 50% OFF$24.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$99.99
