Comparison

DW Connect vs Hearth Community

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DW Connect

Features
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DW Connect is an app for the Diamond Way Buddhism Network. It provides the latest news, updates on projects, and information about local centers. To use the app, you'll need a DW Connect account. Practitioners can get login details at their local Diamond Way Buddhist center. For more about Diamond Way Buddhism, visit www.diamondway-buddhism.org.

About

Hearth Community

Discover Catholic events, groups, and communities nearby. Browse a personalized feed of parish activities, RSVP, join groups, or volunteer. Find your spiritual home and connect with parishioners.

Highlights
  • Personalized discovery feed
  • Parish search and exploration
  • Event calendar with RSVP
  • Group browsing and membership
  • Direct messaging
  • Volunteer coordination
Features
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Hearth is the easiest way to discover Catholic events, groups, and communities near you. Browse a personalized feed of what's happening at parishes in your area—then RSVP, join a group, or volunteer, all from your phone. Discover What's Happening Your feed surfaces events, groups, and parish activities based on your interests and location. Filter by category—formation, prayer, social, volunteering—or explore what's popular nearby. No account needed to start browsing. Find Your Parish Search by name or location. Browse parish pages with Mass times, confession and adoration schedules, events, and groups. Whether you're new to town or exploring, Hearth helps you find your spiritual home. Never Miss an Event See everything happening at parishes near you—Bible studies, socials, retreats, service projects. RSVP with one tap, add to your calendar, and see which friends are going. Join Groups Find your people. Browse by category: prayer, Bible study, young adults, ministries, family, choir, and service organizations. See who's already in before you join. Get Involved Discover volunteer opportunities across parishes. Sign up for service projects and track your involvement. Stay Connected Message parishioners, follow group activity, build your friends list, and see who's going to upcoming events. For Parish Leaders Tools to engage your community: create events, organize groups, and keep parishioners informed. Features at a Glance - Personalized discovery feed - Parish search and exploration - Event calendar with RSVP - Group browsing and membership - Direct messaging - Volunteer coordination - Push notifications - No account required to browse Whether you're a lifelong parishioner or just beginning to explore, Hearth helps you engage with Catholic community around you.

Screenshots

DW Connect3 screens
Hearth Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hearth Community at every 8 days against DW Connect's every 5 weeks. Hearth Community also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DW Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Hearth Community every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DW Connect versus Hearth Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDW ConnectHearth Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInternational Diamond Way Buddhism FoundationHearth Community Tech, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DW Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Hearth Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DW Connect free?
DW Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearth Community free?
Hearth Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DW Connect or Hearth Community have ads?
Neither DW Connect nor Hearth Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DW Connect or Hearth Community?
DW Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hearth Community every 8 days. Most recently, DW Connect was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hearth Community on November 5, 2026.

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