# SP3RN vs Called

The clearest difference is update cadence: Called at every 6 days against SP3RN's every 2 months. Called also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SP3RN's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.

Called holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SP3RN's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

SP3RN ships an update every 2 months, Called every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP3RN | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp3rn/id1530969675/reviews) | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdon Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530969677) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### SP3RN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp3rn/id1530969675)

A social network designed for Catholics, inspired by the evangelization efforts of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Connect with others through an activity stream, conversations, groups, and events. Enjoy features like polls, video and audio sharing, and customizable light/dark modes.

**Highlights:** Activity stream, Conversations, Groups and Pages, Events, Polls, Video and audio sharing, Light and dark mode

**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 SP3RN free?

SP3RN 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, SP3RN or Called?

Called is rated higher. SP3RN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do SP3RN or Called have ads?

Neither SP3RN nor Called shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP3RN or Called?

SP3RN ships an update every 2 months, and Called every 6 days. Most recently, SP3RN was updated on July 31, 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.*