# Vobiscum vs Called

Vobiscum and Called both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vobiscum's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's. Vobiscum also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Called's advantage is ratings volume (370 vs 28). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Vobiscum against 4.8 for Called. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Vobiscum's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

Vobiscum ships an update every 9 days, Called every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vobiscum | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vobiscum/id1516201005/reviews)** | [4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anchoright Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/381131671) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### Vobiscum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vobiscum/id1516201005)

This communication app connects members of St. Vitus Parish in Los Angeles. It aims to foster stronger friendships and keep the community informed. Designed for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, it facilitates parish life.

**Highlights:** Parish communication, Community building, Stay informed, Friendship enhancement, Latin Mass parish connection

**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 Vobiscum free?

Vobiscum 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, Vobiscum or Called?

Vobiscum is rated higher. Vobiscum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do Vobiscum or Called have ads?

Neither Vobiscum nor Called shows ads.

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

Vobiscum ships an update every 9 days, and Called every 6 days. Most recently, Vobiscum was updated on July 5, 2026 and Called on September 22, 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.*