In Need vs GiveInstead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
In Need
Facilitate seamless and secure donations to individuals worldwide or post requests for aid. This platform offers a transparent way to send direct cash or fund specific product needs, managing all charitable transactions in one convenient location.
- Send direct cash donations
- Fund specific product needs
- Post donation requests
- Secure transactions
- Transparent donation process
- Manage charitable transactions
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The All-in-one application for helping others In-Need and receiving donations We're an app that removes all the hassle out of sending and recieving donations. It is convinient, safe, and transparent. Donate to people all over the world in an instant. Or post an ad for donation in case you need something instead. In Addition to driect cash donations, send others money for certain products they've selected. We ensure the best security for your transactions so you can stay carefree. And manage all your charitable transactions in one place.
GiveInstead
This app facilitates charitable giving by allowing users to donate funds they would have otherwise spent on non-essential purchases. It offers a unique way for individuals to practice generosity and for charities to receive additional support.
- Redirect planned spending to charities
- Support favorite charities
- Track charitable giving
- Ministry-focused giving
- Simple donation process
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GiveInstead helps givers give and charities receive in a new, unique way. Anecdotes are best. I'm on my way to work and plan to stop by for a froofy coffee on the way. I know I'm called to give as God has given so generously, and to be a good steward of what He's provided. So, I decide to pop open the GiveInstead app, type $5.87 into the amount field and - because my favorite charity is already defaulted - I just touch "Give", and I move on. I just gave ... instead of buying something I wanted but did not really need. What a concept! GiveInstead is a simple app for giving, helping generous people give in moments where they planned to spend money either way, but wish to choose giving over consuming. Imagine the result... hundreds or dollars (thousands?) given each month rather than buying stuff, "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt 6:19). And if you're one of the charities involved, imagine receiving more donations, on top of one-time gifts and monthly recurring giving. This app - in short - is a ministry intended to prime our collective pumps for GIVING as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave so fully and sacrificially. GiveInstead is a ministry of HowGiving. Learn more at GiveInstead.app or HowGiving.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: In Need at weekly against GiveInstead's every 3 months. GiveInstead's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for In Need against 5.0 for GiveInstead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
In Need ships an update weekly, GiveInstead every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | In Need | GiveInstead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reignsol | HowGiving LLC |
Customer experience
In Need
GiveInstead
In-app purchases
In Need
No in-app purchases
GiveInstead
No in-app purchases
