OurCalling vs Neighbor Solutions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OurCalling
This app connects concerned citizens with homeless individuals, enabling them to report sightings and share local service information. It provides a nationwide database of resources like shelters and food pantries, facilitating help and support for those in need.
- Report homeless individuals with photos
- Search nationwide homeless services
- View resources on map or by distance
- Offline access to favorite resources
- Submit new resource information
- Report homeless camp locations
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You are driving when you see a homeless person on the side of the road. You want to help. You reach for your phone and open the OurCalling Homeless Service app. You click on “Identify” and quickly snap a picture, notifying outreach workers who will follow up with the individual. You want to do more, so you engage in conversation and begin helping the person by using the app and sharing what local services are available. Before you know it, you have just helped a complete stranger take a step in the right direction. Through the OurCalling Homeless Service app you are able to search for resources in every city throughout the country. Looking for the closest shelter, food pantry, domestic violence center or addiction recovery resource? This app will guide you. This app is funded by donations from people like you and helps homeless individuals all across the country. Click on the “Donate” button in the app and make an immediate impact. The data in this app is crowdsourced - Help more people by using the “Submit” feature to add a new resource. Features: • Gain access to the largest database of service providers for the homeless. • Search in any city and numerous categories (shelter, domestic violence, medical clinic, food pantry, rehab, etc...) • View listings on a map or sort the list by distance from your current location. · Share resource information to pass on a referral. · Offline access for services when you mark them as Favorite. • Report updates on resources in your area. • Report a homeless camp location. • Reporting for camp locations in Dallas, TX will be visited by OurCalling's Search and Rescue teams.
Neighbor Solutions
This app connects individuals experiencing homelessness with local shelters, food banks, and medical services. It also allows concerned citizens to easily find ways to help those in need within their community.
- Find local shelters and food banks
- Access medical services and support groups
- Request community assistance
- Contact hotlines for immediate support
- Report individuals in need
- User-friendly interface
- Resource mapping
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Navigating through tough times? We understand. Neighbor Solutions is here to support you, whether you're experiencing homelessness or looking to help those in need. This app is a vital resource, connecting you to local shelters, food banks, medical services, and support groups with just a few taps on your phone. For Those in Need: Finding help when facing homelessness can feel overwhelming. Neighbor Solutions is like a friend always there for you. Request assistance from your community right where you are or find someone to talk to now via our hotline. It's more than an app; it's a lifeline, providing the support you need, exactly when you need it. For Concerned Citizens: Want to help a neighbor in need? Neighbor Solutions makes it easy to connect those who need a helping hand with local resources. See someone who could use support? Use our referral feature to notify local services or communities to provide direct assistance. Key Features - Find local resources. Access information on nearby shelters, food banks, medical services, and support groups. - Request help. Easily request assistance from your community or contact a hotline for immediate support. - Report someone in need. Use the app to report a person in need, including a photo, pin drop, and description of the situation. - User-friendly interface: Simple and intuitive design for easy navigation. - Resource mapping: Locate essential services near you, including shelters, food pantries, affordable housing, job centers, medical clinics, and more. What others have said about Neighbor Solutions: “I love how easy it is to see where all the shelters and resources are located … so nice to have info on ways to help right on the phone …” Treybcool “As a community member I find this app to be a powerful tool that allows me to do something.” GreenGreenGrassofHome “Very functional, a modern solution for an ancient problem.” shellpalm “Love how easy it is to share resources and take pictures if we can’t speak to them directly so someone can help them.” Briana & Davis Download Neighbor Solutions to start making a difference in your life or the lives of others today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Neighbor Solutions at 5.0 against OurCalling's 4.5. Neighbor Solutions also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). OurCalling's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Neighbor Solutions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OurCalling has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of OurCalling's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neighbor Solutions's.
| Parameter | OurCalling | Neighbor Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OurCalling Inc | OurTechnology, Inc |
Customer experience
OurCalling
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In-app purchases
OurCalling
No in-app purchases
Neighbor Solutions
No in-app purchases
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