# Flare vs CallON Network

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flare at 6.3K against CallON Network's 1. Flare also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#36 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 CallON Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Flare's written reviews are positive against 100% of CallON Network's.

Flare ships an update every 2 days, CallON Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | CallON Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callon-network/id6759527126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Kelly Breeden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879300507) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### CallON Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callon-network/id6759527126)

Connect with trusted individuals in your community for mutual assistance. Post your needs or offer your skills to be matched with people you know or who are connected through your network. Build authentic relationships and receive local recommendations from your trusted circle.

**Highlights:** Smart matching by skills, location, availability, Community messaging with photo/voice, Trusted local recommendations, Profile with skills and history, Invite-only community, Non-profit volunteer connections

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is CallON Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flare or CallON Network?

CallON Network is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while CallON Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flare or CallON Network have ads?

Neither Flare nor CallON Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flare or CallON Network?

Flare ships an update every 2 days, and CallON Network weekly. Most recently, Flare was updated on September 30, 2026 and CallON Network on September 28, 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.*