# Volunteer Connection vs Givefinity

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Givefinity at 87% against Volunteer Connection's 47%. Givefinity also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Volunteer Connection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 30). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Givefinity sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Volunteer Connection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Volunteer Connection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volunteer Connection has 3.3K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Volunteer Connection's written reviews are positive against 87% of Givefinity's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Volunteer Connection ships an update every 2 months, Givefinity every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volunteer Connection | Givefinity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volunteer-connection/id896767062/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/givefinity-volunteer-tracking/id1541781201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Cheetah Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325304068) | [Truelight Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541781203) |

## What reviewers say

### Volunteer Connection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volunteer-connection/id896767062)

Manage your volunteer activities with the American Red Cross. This app allows registered volunteers to easily register for shifts, update contact details, and submit hours. It's designed to enhance engagement and streamline the volunteer experience.

**Highlights:** Register for shifts, Update contact information, Submit volunteer hours, Manage volunteer activity, Enhance volunteer engagement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Great volunteer-centric app
- 🚀 Quick and easy to log hours
- 🚀 Seamless process, no lags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/sign-in issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent/limited functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log hours due to calendar issues
- App support center no longer exists
- Cannot find needed training in the app
- App does not recognize saved login credentials

**Requested features**

- Add total hours worked in hours manager
- Improve search functionality and consistency
- Allow updating availability directly in the app
- Add ability to favorite/comment on recent activity posts


### Givefinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/givefinity-volunteer-tracking/id1541781201)

Easily track and validate your volunteer hours for various purposes, from college applications to community service requirements. This app simplifies the process of logging your contributions and provides verified reports.

**Highlights:** Volunteer opportunity search, Service hour tracking, Exportable reports, Electronic signature validation, Calendar integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year discount | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volunteer Connection free?

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

### Is Givefinity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volunteer Connection or Givefinity?

Volunteer Connection is rated higher. Volunteer Connection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Givefinity averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Volunteer Connection or Givefinity have ads?

Neither Volunteer Connection nor Givefinity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Volunteer Connection or Givefinity?

Volunteer Connection ships an update every 2 months, and Givefinity every 6 weeks. Most recently, Volunteer Connection was updated on November 1, 2026 and Givefinity on November 3, 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.*