Community Action Network vs HelpHaven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Community Action Network
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CAN is a premiere platform of all-in-one streaming services offering on demand and live programming at your fingertips. We provide entertainment, educational and informative programming, and community news. CAN subscribers will find quality stories and information about health, business, fashion, sports, food, features and much more. Subscribers can engage with us through community polls, surveys, and live streaming content. You can join our book club and find out about the most popular and interesting books and authors, while sharing with CAN your own stories, photos, and videos. On CAN you will discover a dedicated group of content creators with an expertise in news, television, and film from Birmingham to Hollywood. It is our expressed purpose to give audiences what audiences want instead of programming only what we like.
HelpHaven
This app connects individuals experiencing homelessness or low income with immediate, local resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care. It features a live map, service filtering, and direct contact information for available aid. The app prioritizes ease of access with no login required and works even without GPS.
- Live map with open/closed status
- Filter by service type and search radius
- View hours, contact info, and directions
- One-tap access to emergency services
- Works without GPS
- Community ratings for trusted help
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Help Haven – Real Help, Right Now Food, Shelter, Health — Anytime, Anywhere Help Haven connects homeless and low-income individuals with real-time, nearby services — including shelters, food, medical care, and job support — that are open and ready to help right now. No ads. No login. Just help. What’s Available Near You Emergency shelters Food banks, soup kitchens, and pantries Clinics, hospitals, and recovery meetings Job training programs and hiring events Key Features Live map with open/closed status Filter by service type and search radius See hours, contact info, directions One-tap access to 911 or 311 Optional sign-in to save favorites and get alerts Works Even Without GPS If your location is off, Help Haven still shows verified local resources so you’re never without support. Light and dark modes with local skyline visuals Community ratings to help others find safe, trusted help Help is out there — and now it’s always in your pocket. Download Help Haven and find support anytime, anywhere in the U.S.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HelpHaven at every 5 weeks against Community Action Network's every 25 months. Community Action Network's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Community Action Network ships an update every 25 months, HelpHaven every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Community Action Network | HelpHaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Interactive Life | Maxwell Mamoun |
In-app purchases
Community Action Network
No in-app purchases
HelpHaven
No in-app purchases
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