SLCL Mobile App vs Gathering STL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SLCL Mobile App
Access your library account 24/7 from anywhere. Manage loans, search the catalog, request materials, and download eMedia. Find branches, view events, and get help from librarians.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew and request materials
- Download eMedia
- View events and classes
- Locate branches
- Ask a Librarian support
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St. Louis County Library is on the go and open 24/7 with SLCL Mobile! Manage your account, search our catalog, renew and request material as well as download eMedia titles, view upcoming events and classes. Locate the closest SLCL branch, Ask a Librarian for help via phone, chat, email or text.
Gathering STL
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.
- Sermon viewing and interaction
- Music listening
- Coregroup discovery and hosting
- Prayer integration
- Online giving
- Service opportunities
- Bible reading plans
- Event updates
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The Gathering exists to create a Christian community that is compelling for new generations of people. It is our mission to invite people to become deeply committed followers of Christ. Through the Gathering app, you will be able to engage in the mission, vision and shared practices of the Gathering wherever you find yourself. The app allows you to: - View, listen to and interact with the SERMONS - Listen to the latest MUSIC being created and sung - Discover or Host a COREGROUP that fits your needs and schedule. - Integrate PRAYER into your daily routine - Practice GENEROSITY through online giving - Find ways to SERVE in our church - Commit yourself to reading the BIBLE consistently - STAY UPDATED on the latest happenings within the Gathering Becoming a follower of Jesus is directly related to our commitment to do the things Jesus did. The Gathering app is designed to provide RESOURCES, COACHING and ENCOURAGEMENT surrounding our shared practices of Worship, Groups, Prayer, Giving and Serving so that being led by Christ is more accessible in your daily life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gathering STL at 5.0 against SLCL Mobile App's 2.5. Gathering STL also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). SLCL Mobile App's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Gathering STL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 14 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SLCL Mobile App | Gathering STL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (44 ratings) | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. Louis County Library District | The Gathering (St. Louis) |
Customer experience
SLCL Mobile App
Gathering STL
Bugs and requests
SLCL Mobile App
Reported bugs
14 issues- No notifications for holds
- Barcode scanning fails
- Pickup date phrase too long for mobile screens
- Chat history lost on app close
- Search results inconsistent with website
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- App slow or unresponsive after updates
- Server connection errors and loading screens
- Login issues and multiple logins required
- App redirects to website instead of functioning natively
- App crashes on login
- App not downloadable on certain devices (iPad)
- App won't open or shows update loops
- App designed for older screen resolutions
- Home page not opening
Requested features
11 requests- Make pickup date phrase shorter for mobile
- Sync 'Save for Later' list with website
- Allow viewing and adding to lists in app
- More search filters for books and media
- Recommendations based on checkout history
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- Show next volume of borrowed books
- View entire checked out book history
- Option to see library donation needs
- Add a Wish List feature
- View multiple library cards or toggle between them
- New release DVD section
Gathering STL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SLCL Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Gathering STL
No in-app purchases
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