# QLess vs Gathering STL

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QLess at 12K against Gathering STL's 14. Gathering STL's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for QLess against 5.0 for Gathering STL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QLess has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QLess | Gathering STL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qless/id1033286225/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathering-stl/id1471213193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QLess Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579146247) | [The Gathering (St. Louis)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471213192) |

## What reviewers say

### QLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qless/id1033286225)

Manage your waiting experience by joining virtual lines at various businesses. See your real-time position and estimated wait time, and receive notifications when it's your turn. Reclaim your time and avoid physical queues.

**Highlights:** Find QLess businesses, Join virtual lines, Manage line position, Real-time wait time forecast, Notifications when near front

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative concept
- ⏱️ Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wait times
- 🔍 Difficulty finding locations
- 🔄 Unreliable line management
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Confirmation button not working
- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent line placement
- Inability to track current line position

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel/reschedule appointments
- Improve search functionality
- Provide more detailed line status updates
- Integrate with more businesses and government offices
- Add user profiles and favorites


### Gathering STL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathering-stl/id1471213193)

This app fosters a Christian community by providing resources and encouragement for spiritual growth. Engage with sermons, music, small groups, prayer, giving, and service opportunities to deepen your commitment to faith.

**Highlights:** Sermon viewing and interaction, Music listening, Coregroup discovery and hosting, Prayer integration, Online giving, Service opportunities, Bible reading plans, Event updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QLess free?

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

### Is Gathering STL free?

Gathering STL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QLess or Gathering STL?

Gathering STL is rated higher. QLess averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Gathering STL averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do QLess or Gathering STL have ads?

Neither QLess nor Gathering STL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QLess or Gathering STL?

QLess ships an update every 2 months, and Gathering STL every 2 months. Most recently, QLess was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gathering STL on October 7, 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.*