Groups, the social alternative vs bearTracks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groups, the social alternative
A private, ad-free social network focused on authentic connections and user control. It offers a distraction-free experience for personal and business interactions, with mainstream news delivered without ads or tracking.
- 100% Ad-Free
- Algorithm-Free Feed
- End-to-End Privacy Protection
- Mainstream News Without Ads
- Social and Business Connections
- Community-Driven Platform
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Groups, the Social Alternative – Private, Ad-Free Social Networking What if social media could be simpler, safer, and truly private? Welcome to SoftEXIT Groups, the next-generation social network designed for users who value privacy, authenticity, and real connections—without the noise. Your Privacy, Our Priority - No tracking. No data selling. No invasive AI. Your information stays yours, ensuring a secure, private space to connect with friends, communities, and businesses. No Ads, No Algorithms - Tired of corporate-controlled feeds? SoftEXIT Groups puts you in control. No intrusive ads, no algorithm-driven content—just real, unfiltered conversations with the people that matter most. Mainstream News Without Ads - Stay informed with real news from mainstream sources—without the ads and tracking. Get the latest headlines without distractions, so you can stay updated without the noise of clickbait or hidden agendas. Built for Social and Business Connections - Whether you're engaging with friends or collaborating with teams, SoftEXIT Groups offers a seamless, distraction-free platform for meaningful conversations and professional networking. Why Choose Groups? • 100% Ad-Free and Algorithm-Free • End-to-End Privacy Protection • Mainstream News Without Ads • Authentic, Real Connections • Community-Driven, Not Corporate-Owned • Simple, Intuitive, and Free • Join the movement for a better, more private social experience. Download Groups, the Social Alternative today and take back control of your online interactions—free from ads, tracking, and manipulation. Download now and rediscover social media the way it should be!
bearTracks
Access and visualize scouting data for FIRST Robotics competitions. Plan match strategies with team performance graphs, cycle times, and qualitative responses. Quickly review team rankings, game records, and predictions for upcoming matches.
- Access match and pit scouting data
- Visualize team performance with graphs
- Analyze cycle times and qualitative responses
- Plan match strategy with team details
- Quick team summary and event state
- RP based rank and game record display
- Regional points system calculator
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- Access match and pit scouting data created by your scouts from your team and every other bearTracks user. - Graphs help visualize a team's performance over time. - Match data includes cycle times and long form qualitative responses. - Match list tab allows you to easily plan strategy for your upcoming matches, providing easy access to details on each team in a match and a match result prediction. - The team list tab provides a quick summary of the state of your current event. - Team details include RP based rank, game record, and all data about the team. - Calculator to demystify the new regional points system. FIRST® and FIRST® Robotics Competition are registered trademarks of FIRST® (www.firstinspires.org) which is not overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Groups, the social alternative at every 3 days against bearTracks's weekly. bearTracks's advantage is device support (7 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Groups, the social alternative against 5.0 for bearTracks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Groups, the social alternative ships an update every 3 days, bearTracks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groups, the social alternative | bearTracks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SoftEXIT, LLC | Jayen Agrawal |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Groups, the social alternative
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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