# Flare vs Convictions

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flare at 6.8K against Convictions's 4. Flare also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Convictions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Flare's written reviews are positive against 100% of Convictions's.

Flare ships an update every 3 days, Convictions every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | Convictions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convictions/id6758868289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Convictionmarkets inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875411959) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### Convictions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convictions/id6758868289)

This social media platform allows users to record their opinions and predictions on various topics. It tracks your accuracy over time, building a reputation based on being right. Connect with friends and discover experts to see who consistently makes accurate calls.

**Highlights:** Record predictions on any topic, Build a track record of accuracy, Compete with friends and experts, Create group leaderboards, Verified outcomes for real-world events, Discover top forecasters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is Convictions free?

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

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

Convictions is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Convictions averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Flare or Convictions have ads?

Neither Flare nor Convictions shows ads.

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

Flare ships an update every 3 days, and Convictions every 8 days. Most recently, Flare was updated on October 18, 2026 and Convictions on October 14, 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.*