# LordsBook vs Called

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Called at 75% against LordsBook's 0%. Called also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (370 vs 2). LordsBook's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LordsBook's written reviews are positive against 75% of Called's.

LordsBook ships an update every 10 days, Called every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LordsBook | Called |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lordsbook/id1589382674/reviews) | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allenraj Arulnayagam](https://appshunter.io/developer/993713417) | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) |

## What reviewers say

### LordsBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lordsbook/id1589382674)

Connect with friends, family, and acquaintances through a social networking platform. Share updates and engage with your personal network.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends, Share updates, Connect with family, Connect with acquaintances, Personal network engagement

**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 LordsBook free?

LordsBook 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, LordsBook or Called?

Called is rated higher. LordsBook averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Called averages 4.8 from 370 ratings.

### Do LordsBook or Called have ads?

Neither LordsBook nor Called shows ads.

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

LordsBook ships an update every 10 days, and Called every 4 days. Most recently, LordsBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Called on October 24, 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.*