Comparison

RARES vs MC Lounge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RARES

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MC Lounge

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MC LOUNGE is a free, safe and secure digital space designed for Canadians impacted by myeloma, brought to you by Myeloma Canada. Whether you’re living with myeloma or caring for someone who is, MC LOUNGE offers a welcoming and supportive online community with whom you can connect, learn, and share. By joining MC LOUNGE, you can exchange thoughts, information, and events with other Canadians across the nation who share similar experiences as yours. Stay informed on the latest updates from Myeloma Canada including new tools and resources, upcoming educational and community events and activities, volunteering opportunities, and more. The app provides a wealth of free resources to help you feel more confident and empowered as you navigate life with myeloma. You can join groups, meet and engage with others in your local area or across the country, ask questions, provide and receive support while building meaningful connections in a safe and compassionate environment. Download the MC LOUNGE app now and discover a community that understands and supports you and the many phases of life with myeloma. Available in English and French. For technical support, please call us, toll-free, at 1-888-798-5771 or email us at contact@myeloma.ca MYELOMA CANADA Myeloma Canada is the only national charitable organization created by, and for, Canadians impacted by multiple myeloma. We are driven to improve the lives and empower all Canadians affected by myeloma, accelerate access to the best care, while supporting the pursuit of its cure and prevention. Myeloma Canada is proudly accredited by Imagine Canada. To learn more, visit myeloma.ca

Screenshots

RARES4 screens
MC Lounge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MC Lounge at monthly against RARES's every 4 months. RARES's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RARES ships an update every 4 months, MC Lounge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RARES versus MC Lounge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRARESMC Lounge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB101 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLUCANELLAUMyeloma Multiple Canada

In-app purchases

None

RARES

No in-app purchases

None

MC Lounge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RARES free?
RARES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MC Lounge free?
MC Lounge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RARES or MC Lounge have ads?
Neither RARES nor MC Lounge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RARES or MC Lounge?
RARES ships an update every 4 months, and MC Lounge monthly. Most recently, RARES was updated on October 1, 2026 and MC Lounge on October 10, 2026.

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