# Called vs Deeper Waters

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Called at none against Deeper Waters's 1. Called also leads on ratings volume (370 vs 22). Deeper Waters's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deeper Waters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Called asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deeper Waters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Called has 370 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Called's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deeper Waters's.

Called ships an update every 6 days, Deeper Waters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Called | Deeper Waters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/called-grow-disciples/id6445821834/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-waters-lets-be-real/id6746170119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Called LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673988515) | [Jonathan Michael Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712376987) |

## 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


### Deeper Waters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-waters-lets-be-real/id6746170119)

This app facilitates deeper connections within Christian relationships through daily prompts, guided questions, and prayer requests. It's designed for couples, friends, and small groups to foster spiritual and emotional growth beyond superficial conversations.

**Highlights:** Daily conversation prompts, Over 10,000 guided questions, Themed question packs, Private faith-based journal feed, Send and receive prayer requests, Designed for couples, friends, and small groups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deeper Waters Premium | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Called free?

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

### Is Deeper Waters free?

Deeper Waters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Called or Deeper Waters?

Deeper Waters is rated higher. Called averages 4.8 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Deeper Waters averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Called or Deeper Waters have ads?

Neither Called nor Deeper Waters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Called or Deeper Waters?

Called ships an update every 6 days, and Deeper Waters every 4 days. Most recently, Called was updated on September 22, 2026 and Deeper Waters on August 25, 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.*