# Flare vs 1STBOND

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flare at none against 1STBOND's 2. Flare also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1STBOND sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flare asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Flare against 5.0 for 1STBOND. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 1STBOND's.

Flare ships an update every 2 days, 1STBOND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | 1STBOND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1stbond/id6763806567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [1STBOND, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895499395) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### 1STBOND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1stbond/id6763806567)

This app provides a secure platform for meeting new people by verifying identities and facilitating meetups. It allows users to check government IDs, perform face matches, and share private codes for verified encounters. Keep all your plans, messages, and proof in one place for any new real-life meeting.

**Highlights:** Government ID verification, Face match to ID, Private meetup codes, Location and route sharing, Centralized plan management, Proof of verification

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1STBOND Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1STBOND Business Premium | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is 1STBOND free?

1STBOND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flare or 1STBOND?

1STBOND is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while 1STBOND averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Flare or 1STBOND have ads?

Neither Flare nor 1STBOND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flare or 1STBOND?

Flare ships an update every 2 days, and 1STBOND every 2 months. Most recently, Flare was updated on October 2, 2026 and 1STBOND on September 26, 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.*