NCL, Inc. vs Causer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NCL, Inc.
This app connects users to their National Charity League community. It allows for shift sign-ups, volunteer hour reporting, and accessing chapter news and announcements directly from a mobile device.
- Sign up for volunteer shifts
- Report volunteer hours
- View chapter news
- Access announcements
- Connect with community
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Connect with the NCL, Inc. Community through our mobile app! From your phone or tablet you can sign up for shifts, report your volunteer hours, see the latest news and announcements from your Chapter, and more. Download the app today to get involved in your NCL, Inc. Community! If you are experiencing issues with the app, please use the link below for assistance https://members.nationalcharityleague.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=10004
Causer
Manage your volunteer schedule and engage with causes you care about. Track past and upcoming shifts, select new opportunities, and check in/out directly from your mobile device. Stay informed with push notifications and see the impact of your contributions.
- View past and upcoming volunteer shifts
- Select new volunteer shifts
- Push notifications for shifts
- In-app check-in/check-out
- Add hours manually
- Calendar view of schedule
- Track volunteer impact
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Causer is for volunteers to handle their volunteer schedules while engaging with the causes and organizations they care about! Your volunteer program is using Get Connected volunteer software, giving you access to your volunteer profile right here from the Causer app. Log in or create your account to connect with your volunteer organization. From your volunteer dashboard, youíll be able to view all of your past and upcoming volunteer shifts, or select new volunteer shifts! Receive push notifications when your volunteer shift is approaching and when you arrive on-site ready to check-in. You can check in directly from the app when you begin volunteering to ensure your program is able to collect your volunteer hours - data that helps make a bigger difference! The app will also remind you when it is time to check out and stop your volunteer clock. From your volunteer profile you can: ~ Add hours without checking in ~ Select new volunteer shifts ~ Manage your volunteer schedule in calendar view ~ Check-in/check-out of volunteer shifts ~ And, see the impact you're making!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NCL, Inc. at 83% against Causer's 32%. NCL, Inc. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 84). Causer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NCL, Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCL, Inc. has 6.9K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NCL, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Causer's.
NCL, Inc. ships an update every 3 months, Causer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCL, Inc. | Causer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better | 2.5 (84 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 31.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | 84 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Cheetah Solutions, Inc. | Galaxy Digital |
Customer experience
NCL, Inc.
Causer
User reviews
NCL, Inc.
From 6.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful tools for communication and data collection
- 💡 Works with Excel and PDFs
- 👍 Great way to see what's going on
Room to improve
- 🐛 Delayed response when entering hours
- 🐛 App freezes and can't go back to primary page
- 🐛 Hours entered multiple times
Causer
From 84 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to sign up
- 👍 Simple check-in process
- 👍 Can track hours
- 👍 Manage volunteer schedule
- 👍 Toggle between non-profits
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 🐛 Blank screen after email entry
- 🐛 Dashboard doesn't load
- 🐛 App locks up
- 🐛 Clunky design
Bugs and requests
NCL, Inc.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Slow app access from phone
- App pauses, freezes, and can't go back to primary page
Requested features
2 requests- Easier access to month-at-a-glance calendar for event sign-ups
- Progress tracking for requirements (hours, meetings, etc.)
Causer
Reported bugs
14 issues- App does not open
- Blank white screen after entering email
- Dashboard fails to load
- App freezes unexpectedly
- Dashboard visualization is inaccurate (off by a day)
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- Upcoming shifts do not display start times or cancellation options
- App functionality is inconsistent when out of wireless range
- Excessive battery drain when location services are enabled
- Login screen becomes blank or unresponsive
- Search function does not find relevant events
- Inability to log in with correct credentials
- Password field does not accept spaces
- App does not allow login via Facebook or Apple ID as expected
- Text is unreadable in dark mode
Requested features
6 requests- Needs a remember me button
- Update password field to accept spaces
- Add dark mode support
- Improve search functionality
- Fix login issues with Facebook/Apple ID
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- Modernize the app's feel
In-app purchases
NCL, Inc.
No in-app purchases
Causer
No in-app purchases
