# Called to Serve vs Called

The clearest difference is rating: Called at 4.8 against Called to Serve's 3.4. Called also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Called to Serve's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Called to Serve sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Called asks for nothing beyond the download.

Called holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Called to Serve's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

Called to Serve ships an update every 2 months, Called every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Called to Serve | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-to-serve/id1001731039/reviews) | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Latter-day Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509752714) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### Called to Serve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-to-serve/id1001731039)

Connect with LDS missionaries and their families. Share mission experiences, track service progress with countdowns and location maps, and send messages, photos, and audio recordings directly to missionaries.

**Highlights:** Track unlimited missionaries, Countdown to departure/return, Map missionary locations, Send messages, photos, audio, View local time and weather, Access mission information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $12.00 | per month |
| Smart | $20.00 | per month |
| Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Smart | $200.00 | per year |


### Called

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834)

This app helps Christian leaders build authentic communities by connecting people, fostering belonging through small groups, and facilitating discipleship. It streamlines communication and management for churches and ministries, ensuring every member feels known and valued.

**Highlights:** Build authentic Christian communities, Connect members and foster belonging, Facilitate discipleship journeys, Streamline communication for leaders, Organize small groups and events, Track member engagement

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one communication hub
- 👍 Great for faith-based communities
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Keeps users connected
- 👍 Good for organizing groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after update
- 🐛 Cannot upgrade members
- 🐛 Cannot add members to chats
- 🐛 Slow opening
- 🐛 Notifications not showing correctly

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot upgrade members to leader status
- Cannot add members to existing group chats
- App opens slow
- Notifications don’t show correctly and clear
- Text does not adjust with phone text adjustments

**Requested features**

- Ability to reply to individual messages in a thread
- Search bar for emojis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Called to Serve free?

Called to Serve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Called free?

Called is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Called to Serve or Called?

Called is rated higher. Called to Serve averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do Called to Serve or Called have ads?

Neither Called to Serve nor Called shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Called to Serve or Called?

Called to Serve ships an update every 2 months, and Called every 4 days. Most recently, Called to Serve was updated on November 1, 2026 and Called on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*