# Flare vs IlliNight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flare at 6.9K against IlliNight's 10. Flare also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 IlliNight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | IlliNight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinight/id6792213690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Ashank Sagar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792213692) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### IlliNight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinight/id6792213690)

This app provides UIUC students with real-time updates on campus nightlife. See bar status, cover charges, recent line photos, and posted deals before you go out. It also features anonymous campus bar discussions and verified photo submissions.

**Highlights:** Live bar status updates, Expected cover charge information, Recent line photos from users, Post verified line photos, Browse tonight's deals and events, Anonymous campus bar discussion

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is IlliNight free?

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

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

IlliNight is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while IlliNight averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Flare or IlliNight have ads?

Neither Flare nor IlliNight 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.*