Gathering STL vs First UMC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
First UMC
Connect with a welcoming faith community through live streams, past sermons, and event updates. Submit prayer requests, give online, and stay informed about church activities. This app facilitates connection with God and the community.
- Live stream worship services
- Access past sermons and music
- Submit prayer requests
- Online giving
- Share content with friends
- Stay updated on church life
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This is the OFFICIAL app for First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, FL. First UMC is a welcoming and affirming faith family with a mission to connect our Church with our Community and our Community with Christ! We commit to worshiping God, not only on Sunday mornings but the other six days of the week through actions of kindness, service, and love in our families, community, and world. Everyone is welcomed and affirmed in all aspects of the life of our congregation regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic condition, family structure, and mental or physical ability. With this app, you will have access to all of our live streams of our Sunday worship services and other events, along with past sermons and music! You can easily share content with your friends; submit prayer requests and Connection Cards; give online; and stay connected with the day-to-day life of First UMC. You can learn more about First UMC and how we live our faith on our web site at https://fumcgnv.org or visit us on our Facebook page at https://facebook.com/fumcgnv. The First UMC app was created and is maintained by Subsplash, Inc. Mobile app version: 6.22.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gathering STL at 14 against First UMC's 2. Gathering STL also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gathering STL against 5.0 for First UMC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gathering STL has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Gathering STL | First UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Gathering (St. Louis) | First United Methodist Church Inc (FL) |
Customer experience
Gathering STL
First UMC
In-app purchases
Gathering STL
No in-app purchases
First UMC
No in-app purchases
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