# Called vs NCSC Community

The clearest difference is update cadence: Called at every 4 days against NCSC Community's every 5 months. Called also leads on ratings volume (370 vs 26). NCSC Community's advantage is review sentiment (100% 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 4.8 for NCSC Community. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 26, 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 100% of NCSC Community's.

Called ships an update every 4 days, NCSC Community every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Called | NCSC Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncsc-community/id6740110836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) | [NCSC National Catholic Singles Conference, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579539402) |

## What reviewers say

### Called

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834)

This app provides a unified platform for Christian communities to foster connection and discipleship. It helps leaders manage communication, organize small groups, and ensure every member feels known and valued. Streamline ministry efforts and build authentic relationships within your faith-based organization.

**Highlights:** Build authentic Christian communities, Connect members beyond Sunday, Organize small groups, Track engagement and care needs, Streamline ministry communication, Guide discipleship journeys

**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


### NCSC Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncsc-community/id6740110836)

Connect with single Catholics year-round for events, discussions, and meet-ups. Access exclusive Catholic video content and engage in member messaging. Hosted by NCSC National Catholic Singles Conference.

**Highlights:** Connect with single Catholics, Access to NCSC events, Online discussion groups, Online socials and meet-ups, Catholic video content for singles, Member messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Called free?

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

### Is NCSC Community free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Called or NCSC Community?

NCSC Community is rated higher. Called averages 4.8 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while NCSC Community averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Called or NCSC Community have ads?

Neither Called nor NCSC Community shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Called or NCSC Community?

Called ships an update every 4 days, and NCSC Community every 5 months. Most recently, Called was updated on October 30, 2026 and NCSC Community 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.*