# Lightpost vs The Gathered

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightpost at none against The Gathered's 1. Lightpost also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1). The Gathered's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Gathered sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $400.00 per year. Lightpost asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lightpost against 5.0 for The Gathered. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightpost has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightpost ships an update every 3 months, The Gathered every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightpost | The Gathered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpost/id1458435817/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gathered/id6748963640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Bit Farm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458435816) | [Tyler Brassfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/341023029) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpost/id1458435817)

Access your personal congregation account on the go. Search the church directory, update your details, download important files, and complete member forms.

**Highlights:** Login to personal account, Search church directory, Update member information, Download files, Fill out member forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Gathered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gathered/id6748963640)

This app provides a secure and customizable directory and communication tool for church families. It allows members to connect, find contact information, and receive updates, while leaders can manage members and send messages. Setup is quick and easy for local churches.

**Highlights:** Smart Church Directory, Secure Access with Biometrics, Push Notifications for Updates, Built-in Podcast Support, Service Info & Maps, Custom Church Branding, Admin Tools for Leaders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Congregation Creation | $400.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightpost free?

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

### Is The Gathered free?

The Gathered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightpost or The Gathered?

The Gathered is rated higher. Lightpost averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while The Gathered averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightpost or The Gathered have ads?

Neither Lightpost nor The Gathered shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightpost or The Gathered?

Lightpost ships an update every 3 months, and The Gathered every 4 days. Most recently, Lightpost was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Gathered on October 30, 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.*