Comparison

Small Group Network vs Praise Report

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

Head to head
About

Small Group Network

Connect, encourage, and resource leaders of small group ministries worldwide. Access an international network of Huddles for local connections and find essential information for ministry leaders.

Highlights
  • International Huddle Network
  • Push Notifications
  • Event Calendar
  • Ministry Podcasts
  • Social Media RSS Feeds
  • Blog Updates
  • Staff Directory
Features
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The Small Group Network is a free world-wide network for leaders of small group ministry. We exist to connect, encourage, and resource small group ministry leaders in relational communities. We do this through our international network of Huddles, where small group ministry leaders can connect with others in their area .The Small Group Network gives app users instant access to the information small group leaders need. We have included the following key features: Key Features Include: - Push Notifications - Event Calendar - Podcast - RSS Feeds for Social Media Updates - Blog Updates - Easily contact Staff via the directory - And More!

About

Praise Report

This app provides a dedicated space to share prayer requests, celebrate answered prayers, and foster spiritual growth within communities. Users can create private groups, engage in focused conversations, and organize prayer lists for gatherings. It aims to help individuals and groups stay connected and remember their faith journey.

Highlights
  • Share prayer requests
  • Celebrate answered prayers
  • Create private prayer circles
  • Organize meeting prayer lists
  • Build church communities
  • Engage in faith discussions
  • Track prayer journey
Features
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Praise Report is a place to share prayers, celebrate praise, and grow in faith together. Share prayer requests, celebrate praise reports, and stay encouraged through every season of life. KEY FEATURES • Share Prayer Requests Post a prayer and invite others to pray with you. • Celebrate Praise Reports Mark prayers as answered and share what God has done. • My Story Follow your journey over time — from prayer request to answered prayer to praise report. • Prayer Circles Create private circles for family, friends, small groups, ministries, and communities. • Circle Chat Encourage one another through simple, focused conversations centered around prayer and support. • Meeting Lists Prepare shared prayer lists for in-person gatherings, group prayer nights, and ministry meetings. • Church Communities Create church spaces with leadership roles, circle management, and community prayer support. • Topics & Conversations Start meaningful discussions around encouragement, faith, prayer, and everyday life. • Cover in Prayer Let others know you are praying for them with a single tap. • Safe & Encouraging Community Built-in moderation and reporting tools help keep Praise Report respectful, supportive, and welcoming. WHY PRAISE REPORT Life moves quickly. It’s easy to forget what we’ve prayed for — and even easier to forget what has been answered. Praise Report helps you slow down, stay connected, and remember. Whether you’re praying alone, with a small group, or as part of a church community, this is a place to keep your focus on what matters most. — Start where you are. Share one prayer. Watch what God does. Terms of Service: https://drivenworks.com/praise_report_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drivenworks.com/praise_report_privacy.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Small Group Network3 screens
Praise Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Praise Report at 5.0 against Small Group Network's 2.6. Praise Report also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). Small Group Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Praise Report sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Small Group Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Praise Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Small Group Network has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Small Group Network ships an update every 18 months, Praise Report every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Small Group Network versus Praise Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmall Group NetworkPraise Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB65 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSaddleback ChurchChristopher Johnson

Customer experience

Small Group Network

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Praise Report

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Small Group Network

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Praise Report

Subscriptions8
  • Starter Circle Plan$2.991 Month
  • Growing Circle Plan$4.991 Month
  • Community Circle Plan$7.991 Month
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  • Ministry Circle Plan$9.991 Month
  • Church Starter$9.991 Month
  • Church Growing$24.991 Month
  • Church Community$49.991 Month
  • Church Unlimited$79.991 Month
One-time2
  • Fuel the Mission$9.99
  • Sustain the Work$24.99

Questions

Is Small Group Network free?
Small Group Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Praise Report free?
Praise Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Small Group Network or Praise Report?
Praise Report is rated higher. Small Group Network averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Praise Report averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Small Group Network or Praise Report have ads?
Neither Small Group Network nor Praise Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Small Group Network or Praise Report?
Small Group Network ships an update every 18 months, and Praise Report every 2 weeks. Most recently, Small Group Network was updated on October 3, 2026 and Praise Report on October 6, 2026.

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