Phoning vs 2GATHR (Together)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoning
Connect with your favorite K-pop group, NewJeans, on a personal level. Share daily life updates through messages, photos, and videos, and stay informed with their calendar. Become closer than ever through interactive features and live streams.
- Live streams with NewJeans
- Direct messaging
- Photo and video sharing
- Personalized calendars
- Friendship building
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Will you be NewJeans' best friend? Phoning is where you can get to know NewJeans. Share your life with NewJeans on Phoning through LIVEs, messages, photos, and calendars - and become friends for life. [Required access] Device and app activities : For checking app errors and improving usability. Device ID : For checking devices and improving usability. [Optional access] Photos / Media / Files : For downloading photos and videos. Notification: For receiving notifications on content, notices, and more
2GATHR (Together)
Connect directly with artists and fellow fans on a dedicated platform. Discover exclusive content, participate in fan events, and collect unique digital items. Engage with creators through updates, stories, and special media.
- Exclusive artist content
- Direct fan-artist interaction
- Official fan events
- Digital collectible pieces
- In-app currency for rewards
- Artist updates and stories
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2GATHR is a fandom platform where artists and fans come together to create and share. Enjoy exclusive content only available on 2GATHR, and share intimate and personal stories with your favorite artists. Every precious moment of your journey as a fan returns as a special value on 2GATHR. ■ AT - Catch the latest updates and daily moments shared directly by the artists. - Support each other's day with reactions and freely share your own stories. ■ MEDIA - Discover all of the artists’ official videos in one place. - Don't miss out on exclusive content that you won't find anywhere else. ■ FAN EVENT - Participate in official fandom events, including fan signs and video calls. - Apply easily within the app and check your entry results. ■ MISSION - Get Hearts with daily check-ins and various in-app activities. - Swap your Hearts for Rubies and own your favorite artist’s limited-edition Pieces! ■ PIECE - Discover digital content capturing the artists' special moments. - Collect limited-edition Pieces to complete your very own unique collection. ----- [Service Access Permissions] * Required Access Permissions - Device and app history: Check app errors and improve usability - Device ID: Device identification * Optional Access Permissions - Photos/Media/Files: Write posts and save media - Push Notifications: Receive content and announcement notifications * You can use the service even if you do not agree to the optional access permissions, but some functions may be restricted if you do not agree. ----- [Child Safety Standards Policy] 2GATHR service and our company, TITAN CONTENT, prioritize child safety. We strictly prohibit all content and activities related to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE), and upon discovery, we will take immediate action and report it in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. All users must comply with this standard, and accounts will be immediately suspended upon violation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 2GATHR (Together) at none against Phoning's shown. 2GATHR (Together) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Phoning's advantage is ratings volume (736 vs 9). On price, rating, 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. Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and 2GATHR (Together) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Phoning against 3.9 for 2GATHR (Together). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 736 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Phoning's written reviews are positive against 64% of 2GATHR (Together)'s.
Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, 2GATHR (Together) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoning | 2GATHR (Together) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (736 ratings) — better | 3.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 736 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. | TITAN CONTENT |
Customer experience
Phoning
2GATHR (Together)
Bugs and requests
Phoning
Reported bugs
3 issues- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times
Requested features
4 requests- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options
2GATHR (Together)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Phoning
- Monthly Subscription$8.491 Month
- Yearly Subscription$84.991 Year
2GATHR (Together)
- 100 Heart$0.89
- 300 Heart$2.59
- 500 Heart$4.29
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- 1,000 Heart$8.49
- 3,000 Heart$25.00
- 5,000 Heart$41.49
Questions
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