# Called vs JoltChat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Called at every 6 days against JoltChat's every 6 weeks. Called also leads on ratings volume (370 vs 10). JoltChat's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.8 for Called against 4.7 for JoltChat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Called's written reviews are positive against 86% of JoltChat's.

Called ships an update every 6 days, JoltChat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Called | JoltChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews)** | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joltchat/id6475605931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) | [WolfTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724464249) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### JoltChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joltchat/id6475605931)

Connect with your church's small group effortlessly. This messaging app automatically syncs with your church's Planning Center, ensuring all group information is up-to-date. Discover nearby groups and stay connected with your community.

**Highlights:** Automatic Planning Center sync, Instant new member onboarding, Up-to-date group information, Direct messaging to group leaders, Discover nearby small groups, Live group map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Called free?

Called is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JoltChat free?

JoltChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Called or JoltChat?

Called is rated higher. Called averages 4.8 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while JoltChat averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Called or JoltChat have ads?

Neither Called nor JoltChat shows ads.

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

Called ships an update every 6 days, and JoltChat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Called was updated on October 15, 2026 and JoltChat on October 12, 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.*