Comparison

Pops 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

Pops

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When there's something you long to say, a thought that seeks another mind, or a question still forming, blow a bubble. In a bubble floating with keywords designated just for you for the day, become someone both nowhere and everywhere, and share your echo with a perfect stranger.

About

Hearth Community

Easily 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 others in your local Catholic community.

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

Pops4 screens
Hearth Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hearth Community at none against Pops's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Pops ships an update weekly, Hearth Community every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pops versus Hearth Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopsHearth Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTipberg LLCHearth Community Tech, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Pops

No in-app purchases

None

Hearth Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pops free?
Pops 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 Pops or Hearth Community have ads?
Pops shows ads; Hearth Community does not.
Which is updated more often, Pops or Hearth Community?
Pops ships an update weekly, and Hearth Community every 8 days. Most recently, Pops was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hearth Community on October 11, 2026.

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