Comparison

GroupTube vs Olala

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

Head to head
About

GroupTube

Connect with friends by watching videos, listening to music, and playing games together. Features voice and video calls, collaborative playlists, and cross-device compatibility. Easily get started in three simple steps to maintain your social connections.

Highlights
  • Watch YouTube videos together
  • Listen to music together
  • Play classic games
  • Voice & video calls
  • Collaborative playlists
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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GroupTube is the free app to do things together with friends — no matter where they are. Watch, play, create, and hang out in real time, all in one place. Your friends can join instantly from any device thanks to the web version. 15+ apps, one shared space: MEDIA – Watch YouTube videos together – Watch streams on Twitch – Listen to music on Apple Music GAMES – Chess, Checkers, Connect Four, Tic Tac Toe, Mill – Quick fun with Coin Flip & Dice Roll PRODUCTIVITY – Collaborate on a shared Whiteboard – Write Notes together – View Images, use MathPad, and share your screen SOCIAL – Chat in real time – Meet up with Voice & Video Calls Built for the way you connect: – Get started in just a few steps — create a group and invite friends – Redesigned for desktop and mobile, so it's easy and instinctive to use – Everything stays perfectly in sync across all devices GroupTube keeps your connection to friends alive, whether you're here to relax, play, or get things done together. Download GroupTube today and start doing it together.

About

Olala

Features
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Olala réinvente la découverte sociale en combinant la créativité du format vidéo avec la magie du partage authentique. Sur Olala, exprimez-vous à travers des vidéos courtes. Chacun peut se présenter librement, partager son univers, ses passions, son style ou son quotidien. Explorez des contenus inspirants, réagissez aux vidéos qui vous plaisent et découvrez une communauté dynamique. Ici, la connexion ne commence que si l’intérêt est mutuel pour garantir des échanges respectueux. Une fois le lien établi, l'espace de discussion s'ouvre pour vous permettre d'échanger en toute sérénement. Conditions d'utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GroupTube4 screens
Olala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GroupTube at none against Olala's 8. 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. Olala sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per 7 days. GroupTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupTube ships an update every 2 weeks, Olala weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GroupTube versus Olala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupTubeOlala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTim GuggenmosOlala

In-app purchases

None

GroupTube

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Olala

Subscriptions8
  • Abonnement simple pendant 1 semaine$4.907 Days
  • Abonnement premium de 1 semaine$8.907 Days
  • Abonnement simple pendant 1 mois$14.901 Month
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  • Abonnement premium pendant 1 mois$22.901 Month
  • Abonnement simple pendant 3 mois$29.903 Months
  • Abonnement premium pendant 3 mois$39.903 Months
  • Abonnement simple pendant 6 mois$49.906 Months
  • Abonnement premium pendant 6 mois$59.906 Months

Questions

Is GroupTube free?
GroupTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Olala free?
Olala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GroupTube or Olala have ads?
Neither GroupTube nor Olala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupTube or Olala?
GroupTube ships an update every 2 weeks, and Olala weekly. Most recently, GroupTube was updated on October 30, 2026 and Olala on November 5, 2026.

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