# RE Gather — 1,600 recipes, easy hosting

> A comprehensive recipe library and event planner for home cooks and hosts. (iPhone/iPad app by Garrett Coughlin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-gather/id6761376078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garrett Coughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787930627)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-gather/id6761376078/reviews.md

## What is RE Gather?

Reluctant Entertainer puts a tested recipe library in your pocket — 1,600+ recipes, every one kitchen-tested over two decades and two published cookbooks. It's the recipe companion you'll open
  every day. And when you're ready to host, it becomes the calm, capable friend who plans the whole gathering for you.

  THE RECIPE LIBRARY — 1,600+ TESTED RECIPES
  • Two decades of real, tested recipes — never random internet results
  • Browse by course, season, holiday, dietary need, time, and difficulty
  • Search instantly, save favorites, and revisit your go-tos
  • Greatest Hits and seasonal picks, hand-curated
  • Every recipe with ingredients, steps, a serving adjuster, and warm hosting notes

  COOK WITH CONFIDENCE
  • Scale any recipe up or down — the math is handled for you
  • Clear steps and timing so dinner comes together calmly

  AND WHEN YOU'RE HOSTING — A GATHERING, HANDLED
  Tell it what you have in mind — "six for dinner, easy fall menu, no dairy" — and the app builds a complete plan in under a minute, drawn only from tested recipes:
  • Balanced, complete menus you can swap and tweak
  • A smart shopping list that auto-consolidates ingredients across recipes, organized by grocery aisle, with an "already have it" toggle
  • A day-of timeline that tells you what to start, and when
  • Send a link and guests RSVP from the web — no app required — with potluck dish-claiming and dietary notes rolled up for you

  MEMBERSHIP
  Browse and cook freely, and plan your first full gathering at no cost. Unlimited gathering planning is $2.99/month or $19.99/year (just $1.67/month). Cancel anytime.

  Feast on life.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 1,600+ kitchen-tested recipes
- Browse by course, season, holiday, diet, time, difficulty
- Instant search and save favorites
- Recipe serving adjuster
- Automated menu and shopping list generation
- Day-of hosting timeline
- Guest RSVP management with potluck features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reluctant Entertainer Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Reluctant Entertainer Annual | $19.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about RE Gather

### What is the Reluctant Entertainer app?

Reluctant Entertainer is a Food & Drink app that provides a library of over 1,600 kitchen-tested recipes and tools to help you plan and host gatherings. It assists with menu creation, shopping lists, and guest management.

### How many recipes are available in Reluctant Entertainer?

Reluctant Entertainer features a library of over 1,600 recipes that have been tested over two decades. These recipes are curated and not randomly sourced from the internet.

### Can I adjust recipe serving sizes in Reluctant Entertainer?

Yes, Reluctant Entertainer allows you to adjust the serving size for any recipe. The app automatically handles the necessary calculations for ingredients.

### How does Reluctant Entertainer help with hosting events?

When you're ready to host, Reluctant Entertainer can build a complete gathering plan in under a minute based on your preferences. This includes balanced menus, a consolidated shopping list organized by aisle, and a day-of timeline.

### Does Reluctant Entertainer have ads?

No, Reluctant Entertainer does not contain advertisements. The app is free to browse and cook, with optional membership for unlimited gathering planning.

### What are the subscription costs for Reluctant Entertainer?

Unlimited gathering planning in Reluctant Entertainer is available for $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. The annual plan averages to approximately $1.67 per month.

### Can guests RSVP through Reluctant Entertainer?

Yes, you can send guests a link to RSVP from the web, eliminating the need for them to download the app. Potluck dish-claiming and dietary notes are automatically rolled into the RSVP process.

### What is the age rating for Reluctant Entertainer?

Reluctant Entertainer has an age rating of 12+. The app is designed for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-28

Reluctant Entertainer is now RE Gather - same app, new name.
Also in this update: bug fixes and polish across planning, shopping lists, and day-of timelines.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Garrett Coughlin

- [NutritionRx: Calorie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutritionrx-calorie-tracker/id6759118534)
- [GymRx: Workout Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymrx-workout-tracker/id6759118621)
- [TradesKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradeskit/id6779988566)

All apps by Garrett Coughlin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1787930627

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