# PrayerLincs vs Called

The clearest difference is ads: Called at none against PrayerLincs's shown. Called also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). PrayerLincs's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for PrayerLincs against 4.8 for Called. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 203 and 370 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PrayerLincs's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

PrayerLincs ships an update every 4 months, Called every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrayerLincs | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayerlincs/id1476090771/reviews) | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 203 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AboveTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476090770) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### PrayerLincs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayerlincs/id1476090771)

This app facilitates Christian small group connection and personal spiritual growth. It offers tools for group communication, prayer requests, and daily devotionals. Users can also access church resources and manage personal prayer lists.

**Highlights:** Group communication channels, Prayer request management, Daily devotionals, Bible reading plans, Calendar events with map directions, Church website integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Called

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

This app helps build Christian communities and groups, fostering meaningful connections away from social media noise. It's designed for church-goers, ministry leaders, and faith-based organizations to organize events, manage groups, and engage in focused conversations.

**Highlights:** Discover Christian groups, Engage in meaningful conversations, Manage small groups, Organize church and ministry groups, Event creation and RSVP management, Customizable notifications

**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 PrayerLincs free?

PrayerLincs 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, PrayerLincs or Called?

Called is rated higher. PrayerLincs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do PrayerLincs or Called have ads?

PrayerLincs shows ads; Called does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrayerLincs or Called?

PrayerLincs ships an update every 4 months, and Called every 6 days. Most recently, PrayerLincs was updated on October 18, 2026 and Called on October 15, 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.*