# Flare vs Dinka

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flare at none against Dinka's 2. Flare also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dinka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Dinka. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Dinka's.

Flare ships an update every 3 days, Dinka fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | Dinka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinka/id6768863242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Jason Christopher Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847712852) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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


### Dinka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinka/id6768863242)

Connect with the pickleball community by finding players and courts, organizing games, and tracking your match results. Share photos, highlights, and follow friends to stay engaged with your sport.

**Highlights:** Find players and courts, Organize games and events, Record match results and stats, Share photos and videos, Direct and group messaging, Discover coaches and clubs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Coach Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is Dinka free?

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

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

Dinka is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Dinka averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flare or Dinka have ads?

Neither Flare nor Dinka shows ads.

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

Flare ships an update every 3 days, and Dinka fortnightly. Most recently, Flare was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dinka on October 8, 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.*