# Flare vs PickledIn

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flare at 6.7K against PickledIn's 8. Flare also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.9 for Flare against 5.0 for PickledIn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flare ships an update every 3 days, PickledIn every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | PickledIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickledin/id1664217147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 96.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Altum, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445866018) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app streamlines group management by consolidating communication, event planning, and engagement tools. It offers features like group chats, event RSVPs, attendance tracking, photo albums, and payment collection, making it ideal for various organizations.

**Highlights:** Group chats and announcements, Event creation and attendance tracking, Photo albums and highlights, Polls and points system, Ticket sales and payment collection, File sharing and roster management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient communication
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Organized and user-friendly
- 🎨 Great features like photo albums and calendars
- 💪 Comprehensive for large groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with notifications and loading
- 🔒 Strict privacy settings can be limiting
- 💻 Lack of desktop/web version

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not always working properly
- Difficulty removing screenshots and photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove albums and events
- More customization options for admins
- Integration with personal calendars


### PickledIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickledin/id1664217147)

This app helps pickleball players find out who is currently playing at local courts in real-time. It automatically checks you in and out, providing live player counts and court visibility to avoid empty courts and connect with active players.

**Highlights:** Real-time player visibility, Automatic court check-in/out, Live player count updates, Court map and list views, Favorite courts, Minimal battery usage, Privacy-focused location sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is PickledIn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flare or PickledIn?

PickledIn is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while PickledIn averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flare or PickledIn have ads?

Neither Flare nor PickledIn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flare or PickledIn?

Flare ships an update every 3 days, and PickledIn every 6 days. Most recently, Flare was updated on October 15, 2026 and PickledIn on October 2, 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.*