# Flare vs Ripple

The clearest difference is ads: Flare at none against Ripple's shown. Flare also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Ripple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flare ships an update every 4 days, Ripple every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | Ripple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-community-action/id6792869631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Dylan Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792869633) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app streamlines group communication and organization by consolidating messages, events, attendance tracking, photo albums, and payment collection into a single platform. It offers robust privacy controls and engagement tools for various types of groups, from student organizations to alumni networks.

**Highlights:** Event creation and attendance tracking, Group chats and announcements, Photo albums and highlights, Polls and points system, Payment collection with Venmo, 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


### Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-community-action/id6792869631)

Discover and support verified local charities and grassroots causes in your area. Connect with friends to focus on issues you care about and track the collective impact of your community's actions.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local cause discovery, Community pods for focused support, Transparent impact tracking, Frictionless giving to verified organizations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is Ripple free?

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

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

Ripple is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Ripple averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flare or Ripple have ads?

Ripple shows ads; Flare does not.

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

Flare ships an update every 4 days, and Ripple every 9 days. Most recently, Flare was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ripple on October 31, 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.*