# Gather: Catholic Dating App — Match, Date & Make New Friends > Catholic dating app for meaningful connections and real-world dates. (iPhone/iPad app by Koin Technologies, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-catholic-dating-app/id1489387099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Koin Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601517051) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.13/5 from 358 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-12-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-catholic-dating-app/id1489387099/reviews.md ## What is Gather? GATHER, CATHOLIC DATING & RELATIONSHIPS Gather is for Catholics who want to start something real and get off dating apps. Gather Members are 3x as likely to get a match as on other dating apps, and we're the #1 Catholic dating app. HOW WE CREATE MATCHES Swiping is dehumanizing. We believe in Catholic teachings and build the app to affirm our humanity. That's why we have richer profiles and let people like and comment on specifics aspects of your profile, as they would in real life. * We learn your type. Quality over quantity. * We give you a better sense of their personality. You’ll get to know other Catholics through their unique answers to prompts, both Catholic and other. There's more to being Catholic than mass on Sundays. * We make it easy to start a conversation. Every match begins by someone liking or commenting on a specific part of your profile. * We work to get you on dates. We don't want to keep you on the app and are focused on getting you on real dates in the real world where real relationships happen. The app is free to use. Members looking to see who likes them or to set advanced preferences can upgrade to a Premium Membership. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase Support: hello@comegather.app Terms of use: https://gatherapp-prod.herokuapp.com/terms_of_use All photos are of models and used for illustrative purposes only. ## Key features - Richer profiles with unique prompt answers - Comment and like specific profile aspects - Focus on quality matches over quantity - Facilitates conversation starters - Encourages real-world dates - Designed for Catholic singles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Gather 1 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per month | | Gather 3 Month Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months | | Gather 6 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months | | Gather 1 Week Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days | | Gather 12 Month Subscription | $139.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Gather Lifetime Subscription | $229.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Gather? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Clean, intuitive user interface design - 💡 Niche Catholic dating app concept - 💰 Free to use without paywall - 🎯 Focused community of like-minded Catholics - 📱 Simple and straightforward navigation - 🤝 Genuine connections possible with real users **Cons** - 🚨 Extremely high volume of fake/scam accounts - 🔒 No account verification system in place - 🐛 Location services freeze during signup - 📍 Inaccurate and overly precise location tracking - ❌ Non-functional customer support - 🔐 Potential phishing/data harvesting concerns - 💬 Chat function crashes frequently - 🔄 Age and distance filters don't work properly - 🗑️ Account deletion doesn't actually delete data - 📧 Continues sending notifications after deletion - 🪫 Small user base in many areas - 🐛 Pictures fail to load on profiles - ⚠️ Duplicate bot accounts with reused photos **Commonly reported bugs** - Location permission screen freezes indefinitely - Chat function crashes when opening messages - Pictures fail to load on profiles - Likes show in count but don't appear when viewing - Profile switching between friend/dating modes gets stuck - Age and distance parameters ignored in search results - Location settings cannot be manually edited - Account deletion doesn't remove data or stop notifications - Verification passcode not sent during re-signup - App freezes during question answering - Picture upload prevents profile completion **Most requested features** - Account verification/identity confirmation system - Manual location adjustment capability - Advanced filters (height, education, children status, smoking, drinking, politics, ethnicity) - Distance display on profiles - Co-ed friend profiles separate from dating - Ability to like multiple profile elements with comments - Live photo verification during signup - Better notification system consistency - CAPTCHA or bot prevention measures - Functional customer support email/phone - Profile screening process for fake accounts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-catholic-dating-app/id1489387099/reviews.md ### 1/5 — BEWARE: Phishing App! *2024-05-15* No App Support & Can’t Signup: I downloaded the app and followed the instructions to sign up, when it came to location, I hit the button to enable location services, I turned off precise location and selected “only while using the app” which seems appropriate. It froze there and the progress wheel just spun indefinitely. I tried everything to fix the issue, even deleting the app off my phone several times and reinstalling it. Nothing worked! So I came to the App Store to contact support for the app and once I clicked on their website, I quickly realized it’s no longer an active website and there is no way to get in contact with the developer. BEWARE… it may simply be a fake app used to gather personal information from people under the guise of legitimate reasons. I can’t see why you would have an app that doesn’t work, allow your website domain to be lost and the only thing that works is the gathering of personal information! ### 3/5 — So many fake profiles *2024-03-07* Please add a verification process or a screening process. I’ll help you out: if woman’s profile has supermodel-like pictures, says she attended Moscow university, and “fully embodies the work hard play hard mentality,” it’s a fake profile. It can’t be that hard to set up a screening process to prevent those from getting past the first step. Every single day I have a new like from another profile with those same qualities. The name and pictures are different (though still women with full lips and flawless skin), but the responses are the same. I can tell from the very first picture that they are going to be from Moscow University, or occasionally California, and “fully embody the work hard play hard mentality.” Please do something about this. It’s ridiculous. ### 1/5 — So. Many. Fake. Accounts. *2024-03-07* My headline says it all. Also, the help menu isn’t helpful, let alone the contact page. Whenever you click to see a solution, or to contact, it simply closes the page. Also, the age parameters thing is useless. I’m 41, and have my settings at 28-44, yet it show A LOT of 18-21 year olds on one end, and then 50+ year olds on the other, rarer with anyone within my actual settings. The spammy, fake accounts; unhelpful help and context page; and, useless age settings (location, too, for that matter), render this app a waste. ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2024-03-01* The app is disappointing overall. The location settings are evidently far from precise… all of my matches by default are no where close to being within my desired distance. Additionally they all seem to be coming from NJ specifically for whatever reason. At the same time, the app will not let me even try to change my location… the option to edit seems to only be for show because it replaces whatever I type with my original location. Worst of all, the developer offers no way to get real customer support. They offer a “support” page that has only general help information and offers no support for the many technical problems I’ve experienced so far. I’d like to leave a better review once I see that these problems are resolved, and I hate coming across as being so negative… If the developer reaches out I will be more than happy to cooperate with them. To their credit, the app has shown me plenty of great people and is an overall good idea… I just need a little more than what I’ve already been given. ### 1/5 — Has potential, but is littered with scammers *2024-02-29* Long story short: Pretty much what it says on the tin. The app is very similar to Hinge, both aesthetically and conceptually which is pleasing, but as others have mentioned, at least 50% of the “users” are scammers. I’ve been getting duplicate accounts of multiple people liking my photos and messaging me. I like the format, but until the scammers become less of an issue, I can’t recommend this app to anyone. It is nearly unusable as it stands. ### 5/5 — Cool look, needs more publicity! *2023-11-28* This app has the potential to be the most popular dating app for Catholics. The welcoming UI design and the questions asked are just two of the many highlights of Gather. Once more people hop on board, it will become a great option for those looking for an authentic, intentional relationship! ### 5/5 — Recommended by the Crush Podcast *2023-11-28* Tried this app as it was recommended by the crush podcast. As it seems to be a smaller endeavor there are some hiccups, but overall I enjoyed it. As they say on the app if you are not on the apps, you are not doing it right. ### 5/5 — Great Catholic App *2023-11-15* I think in a world where it is hard to date online, this app helps. I know from my use I have been surprised to see people I know in my area on the app! Thats a good thing that there are strong Catholics out there and dating with a goal toward marriage! Only downside is still not as well known! ### 5/5 — Best dating app! *2023-10-30* Met my boyfriend on this app! The user interface is so easy to use and modern-feeling. Great way to meet people who share similar values. Even though I’m off the app now, I really hope it continues to grow! ### 1/5 — Usurious *2023-09-20* I have allegedly about 40 likes received and have yet to see a single one come up through my “swiping.” They tell you if you want to skip straight to the people who like you, just upgrade, but Gather wants $30 a month to see who those likes are. There’s absolutely zero reason why when I swipe to my daily limit 2 weeks in a row, I shouldn’t be able to at least be shown one profile who’s already liked me. They are weaponizing the good will of Catholics trying to find a match against themselves to extort a profit. It’s usurious and sinful. Gather should be ashamed of themselves. ## Frequently asked questions about Gather ### What is Gather? Gather is a dating and social networking app specifically designed for Catholics. It aims to help users find meaningful relationships and friendships by focusing on richer profiles and genuine interactions, moving away from superficial swiping. ### How does Gather create matches? Gather uses a system that encourages users to like and comment on specific aspects of profiles, fostering deeper connections. The app learns your preferences to provide quality matches and offers unique prompt answers to give a better sense of personality. ### Is Gather free to use? The app is free to use for all members. However, there is an optional Premium Membership that allows users to see who has liked them and set advanced preferences for a more tailored experience. ### What are the benefits of a Premium Membership? A Premium Membership offers additional features such as the ability to see who has liked your profile and the option to set advanced preferences. This can help users refine their search and potentially find more compatible matches. ### What is the goal of Gather? The primary goal of Gather is to help users move beyond the app and get on real dates in the real world. It focuses on facilitating genuine connections that can lead to lasting relationships and friendships within the Catholic community. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.20.5 — 2024-03-27 We're thrilled to announce that we have added a new subscription product. JMJ ### 3.20.4 — 2024-03-11 We're thrilled to announce that we have resolved the crash issues in Matched and the Home Screen. JMJ ### 3.20.2 — 2024-02-28 We're thrilled to announce that we have resolved the bugs related to the 'Matches' screen. JMJ ### 3.20.1 — 2024-02-17 We're thrilled to announce that we have resolved the bugs related to the 'Matches' screen. JMJ ### 3.19.8 — 2024-02-10 We're thrilled to announce that we have resolved the bugs related to sending likes and made enhancements to the 'Likes You' screen. 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