Flared vs Frangle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flared
This app helps you find friends in San Diego based on shared interests and availability. Post your plans and connect with others ready to hang out, making it easy to arrange real-world meetups.
- Post custom plans (Flares)
- Find friends with shared interests
- Connect based on availability
- Arrange real-world meetups
- Instant connections for activities
- Designed for San Diego residents
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Get Flared! Ready to make real connections in San Diego? Flared is the easiest way to find friends who share your interests and are ready to hang out when you are. Tired of scrolling through endless profiles and never meeting up? Flared cuts through the noise, connecting you with people ready to share real experiences. Shout out your plans and find instant connections! Flared is a new app designed specifically for San Diegans to make friends in three easy steps. Step One: Post Flares - They're ways of shouting out into the universe what YOU want to do with your time, and they make it easy for others who are looking for the same thing to find you. Create custom Flares that showcase exactly what you want to do and when. Whether it’s trying a new coffee shop or catching the latest movie, Flared matches you with friends who know what they want - just like you do! The ideal Flare has two components: an activity, and a date/time that YOU want to do that activity. Step Two: Comment and Message with others who share the same interests and are available when you are. No more awkward small talk or mismatched schedules. Flared ensures you connect with people who are into the same activities at the same time, making meetups natural and stress-free. Step Three: Meet up! It's that simple. Flared is designed to get you meeting up off-screen with potential friends faster. No more awkward negotiating while you try to figure out if your new friend enjoys the same activities as you, or if they're available when you are - with Flared, your interests and when you want to explore them are how you meet in the first place! And there's no limit to how many friends you can make on Flared! Every new coffee shop, bookstore, or event in San Diego is an opportunity for a new Flare. Don’t miss out! Join the growing community of San Diegans who are turning every day into an opportunity to make new friends. Download Flared and start connecting today!
Frangle
This app provides a safe and supportive community for individuals in recovery to build friendships, find romance, and connect with like-minded people. It offers tools to track sobriety, find meetings, and communicate securely.
- Build friendships and find romance
- Track sobriety with a day counter
- Locate nearby recovery meetings
- Secure private messaging
- Verified profiles for trust
- Smart matching based on shared values
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Your Ultimate Recovery Community App for Friendship, Romance, and Support Frangle is the premier app designed exclusively for individuals in recovery, offering a safe, supportive platform to build friendships, spark romance, and connect with a like-minded community. Whether you’re seeking companionship or deeper connections, Frangle is your trusted partner on the journey. Key Features: Easy and Secure Onboarding: • Simple signup with phone number verification. • Customize your profile with sobriety status, education, and interests. Meaningful Connections: • Frangle Love: Match with potential romantic partners who share your values and journey. • Frangle Friend: Make new friends who understand the importance of recovery. • Smart matching based on gender, sobriety status, and location. Exclusive Sobriety Tools: • Day Counter: Track your sobriety progress with precision and pride. • Dynamic Background Colors: Visualize your recovery journey with evolving hues: • Darker Colors: Representing more time in sobriety. • Lighter Colors: Reflecting the early days of recovery. • Report Concerns Discreetly: Ensure a safe environment by reporting issues confidentially. • Private Messenger: Chat one-on-one with friends or matches in a secure, distraction-free space to foster deeper connections. Recovery Resources: • Meeting Finder: Locate nearby recovery meetings, and even plan to attend with your matches for added support. • Access meeting details like distance, contact information, and directions. Interactive and Engaging Experience: • Swipe to like or pass on profiles; connect through mutual matches. • Celebrate sobriety milestones with encouraging notifications. Premium Features: • Free daily likes and stars to connect regularly. • Unlock unlimited swipes and stars for enhanced visibility and meaningful connections. Safe and Supportive Community: • Verified profiles ensure trust and authenticity. • Advanced safety tools, including discreet reporting and keyword monitoring, create a secure environment. Why Choose Frangle? Frangle is more than an app—it’s a lifeline for individuals in recovery. With innovative tools, meaningful connections, and a supportive community, Frangle empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence. Build friendships, spark romance, and celebrate your progress with others who truly understand. Available exclusively in the U.S. Download Frangle today and start connecting! Terms of use: https://frangleapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://frangleapp.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flared at none against Frangle's 5. Frangle's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Frangle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Flared asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flared against 5.0 for Frangle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frangle has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Flared | Frangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flared Inc. | Frangle Incorporated |
Customer experience
Flared
Frangle
In-app purchases
Flared
No in-app purchases
Frangle
- Frangle Plus$34.991 Month
- Frangle 1 Star Pack$4.99
- Frangle 3 Star Bundle$8.99
- Frangle 9 Star Mega Pack$14.99
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- Frangle Key$19.99









