GatherNow by Certain vs Alpha Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GatherNow by Certain
Discover and manage your upcoming conferences, events, and team gatherings. Connect with other attendees, access essential logistics like schedules and maps, and engage socially within the app.
- Network with attendees
- Access event logistics
- View schedules and maps
- Participate socially
- Find upcoming events
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Find your upcoming conference, event, or team inside the GatherNow app by Certain Inc. * Network with attendees * Get all the logistics, schedules, maps, and documents you need * Participate socially * Much more! Want to learn more about Certain and the apps we can build for you? Visit https://www.certain.com/ or follow us on Twitter: @Certain
Alpha Events
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Alpha Events mobile app is a member's only networking application for the participants of the Alpha Events. This powerful app brings the event to your mobile device and allows you to: - Schedule 1:1 meetings at the event - Create and maintain a public profile - Manage a personalized schedule of event sessions - Send in-app messages to other participants without revealing your personal email address - Receive important updates and announcements from event organizers - Discover what’s around you (restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc.) - Access event documentation - Continue networking after the event from the app or website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GatherNow by Certain at every 2 weeks against Alpha Events's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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.
GatherNow by Certain ships an update every 2 weeks, Alpha Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GatherNow by Certain | Alpha Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Certain, Inc. | ALPHA EVENTS LTD |
In-app purchases
GatherNow by Certain
No in-app purchases
Alpha Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
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