Comparison

Gathering STL vs Jarme

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Jarme

Deepen your spiritual journey with this app, connecting you to church events, ministries, and leaders. Engage with the mission, support financially, join groups, and access sermons and podcasts.

Highlights
  • Spiritual journey deepening
  • Connect with church events
  • Financial support options
  • Join church groups
  • Access sermon streams
  • Enriching podcasts
Features
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Experience the JARME Church app—an essential tool for deepening your spiritual journey and staying connected with JARME and Prophet Daniel Senga's dynamic events and ministries. This versatile app empowers you to actively engage with our mission, become a valued financial supporter, connect with church groups, participate in outreach programs, access sermon streams, enjoy enriching podcasts, and much more. Download now and embark on a transformative path with us.

Screenshots

Gathering STL4 screens
Jarme2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gathering STL at every 2 months against Jarme's every 21 months. Gathering STL also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gathering STL against 5.0 for Jarme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gathering STL ships an update every 2 months, Jarme every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gathering STL versus Jarme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGathering STLJarme
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Gathering (St. Louis)JARME

Customer experience

Gathering STL

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jarme

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gathering STL

No in-app purchases

None

Jarme

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gathering STL free?
Gathering STL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jarme free?
Jarme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gathering STL or Jarme?
Gathering STL and Jarme are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Gathering STL or Jarme have ads?
Neither Gathering STL nor Jarme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gathering STL or Jarme?
Gathering STL ships an update every 2 months, and Jarme every 21 months. Most recently, Gathering STL was updated on October 7, 2026 and Jarme on October 23, 2026.

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