# SOTE.life vs Called

The clearest difference is ads: Called at none against SOTE.life's shown. Called also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (370 vs 29). SOTE.life's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 4.9 for SOTE.life against 4.8 for Called. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SOTE.life's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

SOTE.life ships an update monthly, Called every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOTE.life | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sotelife/id1511249947/reviews)** | [4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Church-Budget Envelope Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511249889) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### SOTE.life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sotelife/id1511249947)

Connect with a community of like-minded individuals to strengthen your faith. Discover inspiring short-form videos, stay updated with Christian news, and build daily spiritual habits like prayer and gratitude tracking.

**Highlights:** Faith-based short-form videos, Christian news updates, Daily prayer and gratitude tracker, Connect with like-minded users, Become an approved creator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Called

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

This app provides a unified platform for Christian communities to foster connection and discipleship. It helps leaders manage communication, organize small groups, and ensure every member feels known and valued. Streamline ministry efforts and build authentic relationships within your faith-based organization.

**Highlights:** Build authentic Christian communities, Connect members beyond Sunday, Organize small groups, Track engagement and care needs, Streamline ministry communication, Guide discipleship journeys

**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 SOTE.life free?

SOTE.life 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, SOTE.life or Called?

SOTE.life is rated higher. SOTE.life averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do SOTE.life or Called have ads?

SOTE.life shows ads; Called does not.

### Which is updated more often, SOTE.life or Called?

SOTE.life ships an update monthly, and Called every 4 days. Most recently, SOTE.life was updated on October 24, 2026 and Called on October 30, 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.*