# Gathering STL vs First UMC

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gathering STL | First UMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathering-stl/id1471213193/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-umc-gainesville-fl/id1543075019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Gathering (St. Louis)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471213192) | [First United Methodist Church Inc (FL)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543075021) |

## What reviewers say

### Gathering STL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathering-stl/id1471213193)

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.

**Highlights:** Sermon viewing and interaction, Music listening, Coregroup discovery and hosting, Prayer integration, Online giving, Service opportunities, Bible reading plans, Event updates

**In-app purchases:** none


### First UMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-umc-gainesville-fl/id1543075019)

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.

**Highlights:** Live stream worship services, Access past sermons and music, Submit prayer requests, Online giving, Share content with friends, Stay updated on church life

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gathering STL free?

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

### Is First UMC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gathering STL or First UMC?

Gathering STL and First UMC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Gathering STL or First UMC have ads?

Neither Gathering STL nor First UMC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gathering STL or First UMC?

Gathering STL ships an update every 2 months, and First UMC every 2 months. Most recently, Gathering STL was updated on November 3, 2026 and First UMC on November 3, 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.*