Comparison

Groppr vs TheStands

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

Head to head
About

Groppr

Features
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Share, experience and capture your football moments – all in one app. For football fans, away fans and groundhoppers. Post matchdays and share your stadium moments Discover the feed of football fans worldwide Track all your matches and stadiums in your profile Groppr is the social app for football fans who want to capture, share, and experience matchdays together. At its core is the social feed – a place for real stadium moments, away trips, terrace shots, and the stories only football can tell. The social feed for football fans: Share photos, thoughts, and impressions from your matchdays. Discover posts from friends and other fans, follow their stadium journeys, and experience football from countless perspectives – straight from the stands and right from the community. Share matchdays and stadium moments: Create posts about your games and stadium visits and show where you’ve been. Every matchday becomes part of your profile and appears in the feed – a chapter of your personal football story. Discover clubs and stadiums: Explore teams across all leagues and countries – from iconic clubs to small local teams. Discover new stadiums, clubs, and football places you want to experience live. Your personal profile: Your football life in one place: all visited stadiums, matches, and clubs – clearly organized, chronological, and always accessible. Your football stats: See at a glance how many matches and stadiums you’ve visited, which clubs you’ve seen live, and how your stadium journeys evolve over time. Football connects: Chat with other fans, plan matchdays together, or stay connected after the final whistle – simple, direct, and right in the heart of the community. This is just the beginning: Groppr grows with its community. New features are added regularly, and existing ones are continuously improved. Especially at this stage, small issues may occur. Your feedback helps us shape Groppr step by step. Send us your feedback: feedback@groppr.com Join the Groppr community. Terms of Service / Terms and Conditions / License Agreement: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/48502117 Privacy Policy and Security Measures: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/48502117

About

TheStands

Features
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The membership platform to meet your online sports community in real life anywhere in the world - Live Audio Rooms Talk with friends, fans and creators before, during and after matches. Play games and react live together in real time - Check in at the local game Find the fan who had your back in the audio room, now right beside you at the bar. - Host & Join Watch Parties Wherever you are, whether in London, Lagos or LA, you can find your people. Discover bars and watch parties near you. Meet the fans you’ve been chatting with, chant and connect whether it’s a win, loss or draw. - Exclusive Content Unlock behind-the-scenes content, updates, and perks from your favourite creators and teams. - Be Part of the Action Follow your team for real-time news, fixtures and chants. Whether you’re travelling, new to the city or just want to meet more fans, this is your home base

Screenshots

Groppr4 screens
TheStands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheStands at none against Groppr's 2. TheStands also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Groppr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Groppr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TheStands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groppr ships an update every 6 weeks, TheStands fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Groppr versus TheStands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGropprTheStands
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB191 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJulius ZimmermannKaadi Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Groppr

Subscriptions2
  • Groppr Premium Monatsabo7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Groppr Premium Jahresabo7 Days trial$22.991 Year
None

TheStands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groppr free?
Groppr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheStands free?
TheStands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Groppr or TheStands have ads?
TheStands shows ads; Groppr does not.
Which is updated more often, Groppr or TheStands?
Groppr ships an update every 6 weeks, and TheStands fortnightly. Most recently, Groppr was updated on November 8, 2026 and TheStands on November 8, 2026.

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