Comparison

Tempo vs Flare

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

This app simplifies event creation and management for organizers. Quickly set up paid events, track sales, and check in guests all within a single, intuitive interface. Discover local events through a dynamic feed and map.

Highlights
  • Create paid events
  • Manage events
  • Track sales
  • Check-in guests
  • Local event discovery
  • Events feed
  • Map view
Features
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We built tempo for event creators on the go. Create your paid events in seconds on tempo. We understand the value of simplicity that’s why we allow you to create, manage an event, track sales, and check-in guests in one app. No other events on the App Store offer this much in-app functionality. We also make your event discoverable locally with a sleek events feed including a responsive map view.

About

Flare

This app streamlines group management by consolidating communication, event planning, and engagement tools. It offers features like group chats, event RSVPs, attendance tracking, photo albums, and payment collection, making it ideal for various organizations.

Highlights
  • Group chats and announcements
  • Event creation and attendance tracking
  • Photo albums and highlights
  • Polls and points system
  • Ticket sales and payment collection
  • File sharing and roster management
Features
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Flare is the ultimate app for groups. Flare keeps your group connected, organized, and engaged—all in one app. Whether you’re running a student organization, campus council, alumni network, or a national community, Flare makes communication effortless and events unforgettable. Why Flare? Tired of juggling endless group chats, scattered files, and disorganized calendars? Flare brings everything together: messages, events, attendance, photos, polls, points and more. With privacy controls and high‑quality features, it’s the smarter way to manage your community. Key Features & Benefits: ▶ Events & Attendance – Create and share events with details, RSVPs, and reminders. Track attendance with QR codes, passcodes, geolocation, or ticketing. ▶ Group Chats & Announcements – Keep everyone in the loop with customizable chats and a dedicated announcement wall. Optional message approval gives admins control when needed. ▶ Albums & Highlights – Upload high‑quality photos (up to 5000px), save your favorite photos, and share approved highlights. ▶ Engagement Tools – Polls, points system, birthday reminders, and alumni engagement. ▶ Payments Made Easy – Sell tickets or collect payments with Venmo integration. ▶ Seamless Organization – Share files, manage rosters, connect with alumni, and build lasting group connections. Built for Privacy & Control: - Protect your chats with screenshot blocking and admin notifications - Admin can delete messages and suspend members - Settings to approve messages, highlights, and membership requests. Join 500,000+ users already using Flare to simplify communication and boost engagement!

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Flare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flare at every 3 days against Tempo's every 4 weeks. Flare also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 33) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tempo against 4.9 for Flare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tempo's written reviews are positive against 97% of Flare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo ships an update every 4 weeks, Flare every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Tempo versus Flare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoFlare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (33 ratings)4.9 (6.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.6% of reviews
Number of ratings336.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB131 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChiwendu NnajiFlare App, Inc.

Customer experience

Tempo

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flare

All ratings6,693 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%

Bugs and requests

Tempo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flare

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notifications not always working properly
  • Difficulty removing screenshots and photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to remove albums and events
  • More customization options for admins
  • Integration with personal calendars

In-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

None

Flare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flare free?
Flare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempo or Flare?
Flare is rated higher. Tempo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Flare averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.
Do Tempo or Flare have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Flare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempo or Flare?
Tempo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flare every 3 days. Most recently, Tempo was updated on October 2, 2026 and Flare on October 15, 2026.

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