Comparison

Flare vs Just Add Ketchup

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

Head to head
About

Flare

This app streamlines group communication and organization by consolidating messages, events, attendance tracking, photo albums, and payment collection into a single platform. It offers robust privacy controls and engagement tools for various types of groups, from student organizations to alumni networks.

Highlights
  • Event creation and attendance tracking
  • Group chats and announcements
  • Photo albums and highlights
  • Polls and points system
  • Payment collection with Venmo
  • File sharing and roster management
Features
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Flare is the ultimate app for groups. Flare keeps your group connected, organized, and engaged—all in one app. Whether you’re running a student organization, campus council, alumni network, or a national community, Flare makes communication effortless and events unforgettable. Why Flare? Tired of juggling endless group chats, scattered files, and disorganized calendars? Flare brings everything together: messages, events, attendance, photos, polls, points and more. With privacy controls and high‑quality features, it’s the smarter way to manage your community. Key Features & Benefits: ▶ Events & Attendance – Create and share events with details, RSVPs, and reminders. Track attendance with QR codes, passcodes, geolocation, or ticketing. ▶ Group Chats & Announcements – Keep everyone in the loop with customizable chats and a dedicated announcement wall. Optional message approval gives admins control when needed. ▶ Albums & Highlights – Upload high‑quality photos (up to 5000px), save your favorite photos, and share approved highlights. ▶ Engagement Tools – Polls, points system, birthday reminders, and alumni engagement. ▶ Payments Made Easy – Sell tickets or collect payments with Venmo integration. ▶ Seamless Organization – Share files, manage rosters, connect with alumni, and build lasting group connections. Built for Privacy & Control: - Protect your chats with screenshot blocking and admin notifications - Admin can delete messages and suspend members - Settings to approve messages, highlights, and membership requests. Join 500,000+ users already using Flare to simplify communication and boost engagement!

About

Just Add Ketchup

Features
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If you’re reading this, it’s because someone you know wants to stay connected.
 Not just in a “like a post, leave a comment” kind of way—but in a way that matters. They want to share moments, check in, and keep your relationship alive, no matter how busy life gets.
 How often do we promise to call or text tomorrow and never do? Life happens. The person who invited you thinks you’re important enough to make sure that doesn’t happen. This is about the people who make life meaningful. And you’re one of them. They are waiting for your response.
 Ready to Ketchup?

Screenshots

Flare4 screens
Just Add Ketchup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Flare at #109 against Just Add Ketchup's unranked. Flare also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flare ships an update every 4 days, Just Add Ketchup every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Flare versus Just Add Ketchup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlareJust Add Ketchup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlare App, Inc.Declaration

Bugs and requests

Flare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notifications not always working properly
  • Difficulty removing screenshots and photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to remove albums and events
  • More customization options for admins
  • Integration with personal calendars

Just Add Ketchup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flare

No in-app purchases

None

Just Add Ketchup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flare free?
Flare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Add Ketchup free?
Just Add Ketchup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flare or Just Add Ketchup have ads?
Neither Flare nor Just Add Ketchup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flare or Just Add Ketchup?
Flare ships an update every 4 days, and Just Add Ketchup every 5 days. Most recently, Flare was updated on November 13, 2026 and Just Add Ketchup on November 8, 2026.

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