# Flare vs Switchboard!

The clearest difference is rating: Flare at 4.9 against Switchboard!'s 4.2. Flare also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 5) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | Switchboard! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Wired Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823451049) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### Switchboard!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344)

A student-only social network designed for personal connections and community building. Users can create detailed profiles, share updates on a school-wide timeline, and message friends. Requires a university email for access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed user profiles, Share updates on school timeline, Direct and group messaging, Searchable student directory, Photo album sharing, Alias posting options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is Switchboard! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flare or Switchboard!?

Flare is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Switchboard! averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Flare or Switchboard! have ads?

Neither Flare nor Switchboard! shows ads.

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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.*