# Gospel Tribes vs Called

The clearest difference is rating: Called at 4.8 against Gospel Tribes's 3.9. Called also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). Gospel Tribes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Called holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Gospel Tribes's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

Gospel Tribes ships an update every 5 weeks, Called every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gospel Tribes | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-tribes/id1438713448/reviews) | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gospel Tribes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438713447) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### Gospel Tribes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-tribes/id1438713448)

Connect with your church or fellowship group through a streamlined communication portal. Easily manage members, share updates, and engage with scripture and media in one place.

**Highlights:** Group texting (gender-specific options), Prayer request tracking, Media cataloging, Group calendar, Member management, Scripture interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Called

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834)

This app helps Christian leaders build authentic communities by connecting people, fostering belonging through small groups, and facilitating discipleship. It streamlines communication and management for churches and ministries, ensuring every member feels known and valued.

**Highlights:** Build authentic Christian communities, Connect members and foster belonging, Facilitate discipleship journeys, Streamline communication for leaders, Organize small groups and events, Track member engagement

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one communication hub
- 👍 Great for faith-based communities
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Keeps users connected
- 👍 Good for organizing groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after update
- 🐛 Cannot upgrade members
- 🐛 Cannot add members to chats
- 🐛 Slow opening
- 🐛 Notifications not showing correctly

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot upgrade members to leader status
- Cannot add members to existing group chats
- App opens slow
- Notifications don’t show correctly and clear
- Text does not adjust with phone text adjustments

**Requested features**

- Ability to reply to individual messages in a thread
- Search bar for emojis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gospel Tribes free?

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

### Is Called free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gospel Tribes or Called?

Called is rated higher. Gospel Tribes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do Gospel Tribes or Called have ads?

Neither Gospel Tribes nor Called shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gospel Tribes or Called?

Gospel Tribes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Called every 4 days. Most recently, Gospel Tribes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Called on November 7, 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.*