Comparison

AppsVillage vs Grati Community

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppsVillage

Build and manage your own custom business app using innovative PWA technology. Engage customers with offers, coupons, loyalty programs, and direct chat. Track user activity and sales to grow your business.

Highlights
  • Build custom business apps
  • Progressive Web App (PWA) technology
  • Send customer notifications
  • Offer sales and coupons
  • Implement loyalty punch cards
  • Allow appointment booking
  • Integrate external links
  • One-on-one customer chat
Features
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Already have a Facebook or Instagram page for your store, restaurant or pub, and want to be able to do more to bring your loyal customers back? Came across an app of a competitor and want one too, but its too expensive or complicated? AppsVillage helps you to build and manage your own amazing app, customized to your business needs, and available for everyone! YES! Your own customized app can be downloaded by everyone. Using the new and innovative Progressive Web App (PWA) technology, AppsVillage delivers amazing apps that can be launched instantly. You don’t have to be techie or invest hours and hours on app builder websites, building and customizing the menus and screens of your app - AppsVillage gives you an already tailored app with all the features you need! With this AppsVillage admin app you can create, manage and monitor your app, available to you wherever you are, around the clock. Through the AppsVillage admin app you can: + Notify your customers about new offers and updates + Post sales of special deals, to be purchased from your app, supporting all credit cards! + Give away coupons of discounts to be redeemed at your business + Offer punch cards (e.g. get a free cup of coffee after buying 10 cups) + Allow customers to book appointments right from the app + Add different types of external links viewed throught the internal browser allowing you to use any existing service you may already have (like table reservations, online store, ordering service, menu, etc.) + Stay in touch with your customer with a one on one chat + Track and analyze users impressions, activity and sales revenues And much more… If you subscribe via iTunes: You will be subscribed to AppsVillage App subscription. Subscription plans: Monthly or Yearly with a 7 day trial period, both include all app features. After confirmation of purchase, charges will be made on your iTunes account according to your selected plan. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings on your device. If you haven't subscribed through iTunes, you can manage your subscription through the app. Privacy policy: https://appv.co/public/website/privacy/ Terms of use: https://appv.co/public/website/admin_terms/

About

Grati Community

Recognize and reward individuals, businesses, and nonprofits for their positive impact. This app reimagines tipping, making it personal and genuine for everyday efforts. Easily express gratitude through words, tips, or media.

Highlights
  • Create personal, business, or nonprofit profiles
  • Order QR code merchandise
  • Scan QR codes for recognition
  • Express thanks with emojis, words, tips, or media
  • Discover community changemakers
  • Track gratitude's ripple effect
Features
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Grati empowers individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to be recognized for their everyday efforts in making life better for others. We shine a light on those who uphold our standard of living and provide comforts so common, they often go unnoticed. We also reimagine tipping—making it feel personal and genuine again. Grati makes it easy to thank anyone who's made a difference, not just traditional service roles. How It Works: 1. Create a Profile Choose a personal, business, or nonprofit profile—or join as a Give Thanks user to simply express gratitude and discover those making a difference in your community Order QR code merchandise to place in your workplace, hand out on the job, or display at events 2. Scan a Grati QR Code Customers are directed to profiles via a seamless web interface or directly through the app, making the recognition, tipping, and donating process effortless 3. A Meaningful Thank You Customers can use emojis, kind words, a tip/donation, or media to say thank you in a heartfelt way 4. See Gratitude in Action Watch how simple acts of appreciation ripple outward—uplifting others, strengthening teams, and building more connected communities At its core, gratitude is universal—it transcends currency, borders, and culture. A few thoughtful words or a small gesture can transform someone’s day, week, or even life.

Screenshots

AppsVillage4 screens
Grati Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grati Community at 5.0 against AppsVillage's 2.9. Grati Community also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). AppsVillage's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppsVillage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Grati Community sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grati Community holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppsVillage has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AppsVillage versus Grati Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppsVillageGrati Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (102 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppsVillage Ltd.Grati, LLC (Mobile)

Customer experience

AppsVillage

All ratings102 ratings
Positive46.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative60.6%

Grati Community

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AppsVillage

Reported bugs

135 issues
  • Verification code not sent
  • App doesn't work for phone number verification
  • Charged after cancellation
  • Locked out of Facebook
  • Problems signing in with Facebook
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  • App frozen at sign in
  • Cannot setup account
  • Credit card charged for verification without setup
  • App not accessible for voiceover users
  • Links to website and payment will not load
  • Post notifications don't work
  • Doesn't show apps to manage
  • Doesn't give any options
  • Cannot find any apps to manage
  • Customer profiles tangled
  • Unable to separate profiles
  • Payment issue same day as subscription
  • No communication with app developer
  • Limited access to app
  • Wonky display
  • Bad design on mobile
  • Overrides decisions not to add friend list
  • Content half off page
  • Buttons unclear
  • GuestINNExpress issues
  • Payment not received
  • No email response
  • No phone number to contact
  • Automated responses from live chat
  • Charged twice in 2 days
  • Cannot add pay on delivery option
  • Payment currency issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Delayed refund
  • Takes money with no sales
  • Impossible to cancel
  • No reset password option
  • Customers get angry
  • Constantly changing things
  • Limited creative leeway
  • Only pays through PayPal
  • Horrible customer service
  • Takes days to get a response
  • Poor English from support
  • Verification text not received
  • Support response time too long
  • App doesn't work
  • Delayed refund
  • Charged after cancellation
  • No refund received
  • Worst app ever
  • Nothing unique
  • Many similar apps are free
  • Stock photos could be better
  • Not available in Spanish
  • Clunky to start
  • Not user-friendly
  • Super glitchy
  • Payment currency issues
  • Cannot add pay on delivery option
  • Locked out of Facebook
  • No one to contact
  • Too much problem signing in Facebook
  • No information on prices
  • Unclear billing
  • Cannot cancel easily
  • Cannot figure out how to make a sale
  • Cannot talk to a human
  • Won't let me cancel
  • Took money without authorization
  • Denied promotion but charged
  • No email response
  • No phone number to contact
  • Stealing money
  • Wonky display
  • Bad design on mobile
  • Overrides decisions
  • Content half off page
  • Buttons unclear
  • GuestINNExpress issues
  • Payment issue same day
  • No communication with dev
  • Limited access
  • Frustrating payment issue
  • No additional features advertised
  • Customer profiles tangled
  • Unable to separate profiles
  • Costing money with rewards
  • No response from support
  • Automated responses from live chat
  • Complete scam
  • Charged twice
  • No customer service number
  • Wrongfully take advantage
  • Prelevé without details
  • Cannot use
  • Frozen at sign in
  • Not free
  • Clone of Facebook page
  • Not able to setup account
  • Credit card charged for verification
  • Not accessible for voiceover users
  • Rip off
  • Charged after free trial
  • Cannot cancel
  • $179 charge without permission
  • Canceled during trial but charged
  • Refusing to refund
  • Bad etiquette
  • No proper indication on how to cancel
  • Charges through PayPal, not iTunes
  • Terrible company
  • Worst possible option
  • Hold money for months
  • Biggest fees
  • Still charges after cancellation
  • Comments deleted
  • Horrible service
  • Links to website and payment won't load
  • Messaging option should be optional
  • Have to approve every coupon
  • No military time option
  • Not an app, just a link
  • Post notifications don't work
  • Cannot edit icons for social media
  • Cannot edit tabs
  • Not designed for event organizers
  • No loyalty feature
  • Cannot upload photos
  • Cannot upload menu
  • Doesn't even download
  • Doesn't show apps to manage
  • Doesn't give any options
  • Fail
  • Cannot find apps to manage

Requested features

36 requests
  • Add Spanish language support
  • Add forms like contact gathering or surveys
  • Allow users to post on a community board
  • Add more templates
  • Allow customers to pay upon delivery
Show 31 more
  • Add tutorial videos on usage
  • Make messaging option optional
  • Allow approval of coupons to be optional
  • Option to not use military time for business hours
  • Ability to edit icons for social media
  • Ability to edit tabs (About, Updates, Message)
  • Design for event organizers
  • Add loyalty feature
  • Allow photo uploads
  • Allow menu uploads
  • Ability to download app from app store/google play
  • Fix issues with links to website and payment not loading
  • Fix issues with messaging notifications
  • Allow editing of tabs like Events, Tickets, Message
  • Add more templates
  • Allow users to post on a community board
  • Add forms like contact gathering or surveys
  • Add Spanish language support
  • Make messaging option optional
  • Allow approval of coupons to be optional
  • Option to not use military time for business hours
  • Ability to edit icons for social media
  • Ability to edit tabs (About, Updates, Message)
  • Design for event organizers
  • Add loyalty feature
  • Allow photo uploads
  • Allow menu uploads
  • Ability to download app from app store/google play
  • Fix issues with links to website and payment not loading
  • Fix issues with messaging notifications
  • Allow editing of tabs like Events, Tickets, Message

Grati Community

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AppsVillage

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly with 7 trial days$7.997 Days
  • Monthly with 7 trial days7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • 3 months with 7 trial days7 Days trial$59.993 Months
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  • Half yearly with 7 trial days7 Days trial$89.996 Months
  • Yearly with 7 trial days7 Days trial$179.991 Year
6 purchases

Grati Community

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plan1 Month trial$35.993 Months
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$49.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$98.991 Year
  • Quarterly Plan1 Month trial$119.993 Months
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$329.991 Year

Questions

Is AppsVillage free?
AppsVillage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grati Community free?
Grati Community is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppsVillage or Grati Community?
Grati Community is rated higher. AppsVillage averages 2.9 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Grati Community averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AppsVillage or Grati Community have ads?
Neither AppsVillage nor Grati Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppsVillage or Grati Community?
AppsVillage ships an update monthly, and Grati Community monthly. Most recently, AppsVillage was updated on November 4, 2026 and Grati Community on November 3, 2026.

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