Gathern جاذر إن vs Darent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gathern جاذر إن
Discover and book a wide range of vacation rentals, including apartments, chalets, and villas, across Saudi Arabia. Easily find and reserve your ideal accommodation with reliable reviews and confirmed bookings.
- Book apartments, chalets, villas, farms, resorts, camps, caravans
- Search over 50,000 properties
- Covers over 200 cities in Saudi Arabia
- Three-step booking process
- Reliable reviews and confirmed bookings
- Daily and monthly rental options
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Gathern is the first licensed peer-to-peer accommodation platform in Saudi Arabia, on which you can book vacation rental apartments, chalets, villas, farms, resorts, camps, and caravans. Why Gathern? Search in more than 50,000 properties. We cover more than 200 cities and provinces around Saudi Arabia. You can book accommodation now with three steps only! Reliable reviews and confirmed booking. We cover more than 200 regions & cities in the Kingdom, which means you could book housing rent for you in Riyadh, Jeddah resorts, Jeddah beaches, Taif resorts, and other places that do not even cross your mind, and live the Arab culture best! You can choose from various options for renting apartments in Riyadh and other cities. Whether you are searching for affordable or luxury accommodation, we got you covered. You can book an apartment for daily rent, or you can book an apartment for monthly rent by using the filter and selecting what suits you best.
Darent
Find and book unique accommodations like apartments, chalets, and villas across Saudi Arabia for short or monthly stays. Discover verified properties offering space, privacy, and a home-like feel. The platform is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism and offers secure booking for guests and easy listing for property owners.
- Book apartments, chalets, villas, camps, farms
- Short and monthly stay options
- Family-friendly and private accommodations
- Flexible cancellation policies
- Licensed by Saudi Ministry of Tourism
- Secure booking and trusted hosts
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Looking for unique stays in Saudi Arabia? Darent makes it easy to book apartments, chalets, villas, and more — for short stays, weekend getaways, or monthly stays. Whether you’re traveling with family, planning a private escape, or looking for a comfortable long stay, Darent offers a wide range of verified accommodations to match your needs and budget. Why book with Darent? - Apartments, chalets, villas, camps, farms, and unique stays - Short stay and monthly stay options - Family-friendly and private accommodations - Flexible cancellation policies - Licensed platform by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism - Secure booking and trusted hosts across the Kingdom Discover stays with more space, better privacy, and the freedom to feel at home — wherever you go. Are you a property owner? Darent helps hosts earn additional income safely and effortlessly. - List your property in simple steps - Get guidance on pricing and best practices - We handle marketing and guest reach - Receive your earnings securely and on time Join a trusted, regulated platform designed for both guests and hosts. Download Darent today and book your next stay with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Darent at none against Gathern جاذر إن's shown. Darent also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Gathern جاذر إن's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Darent holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gathern جاذر إن has 7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Gathern جاذر إن ships an update weekly, Darent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gathern جاذر إن | Darent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7K ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gathern Holding LTD | Darent |
Customer experience
Gathern جاذر إن
Darent
Bugs and requests
Gathern جاذر إن
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during booking process
- Issues with payment processing
- Incorrect property availability information
- Delayed or missing booking confirmations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to filter properties by specific amenities
- Option to view properties on a map
- Improved search functionality
- Integration with loyalty programs
- Enhanced communication with hosts
Darent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gathern جاذر إن
No in-app purchases
Darent
No in-app purchases
