# VOM App vs Gathered.

The clearest difference is ads: Gathered. at none against VOM App's shown. Gathered. also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). VOM App's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for VOM App against 5.0 for Gathered.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOM App has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of VOM App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gathered.'s.

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, Gathered. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOM App | Gathered. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vom-app/id432550884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathered/id6789918036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Voice of the Martyrs](https://appshunter.io/developer/432550887) | [JACK RILEY GARBER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880337609) |

## What reviewers say

### VOM App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vom-app/id432550884)

Gain inspiration from the testimonies of persecuted Christians worldwide. Learn how to pray for them and access a variety of resources including e-books, audiobooks, videos, and radio episodes. Discover materials for all ages and group studies.

**Highlights:** Inspiring testimonies of persecuted Christians, Daily prayer requests, Access e-books and audiobooks, Watch movies and videos, Listen to VOM Radio, Resources for kids and students, Group study materials

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to the persecuted church
- 🙏 Enables focused prayer for believers facing persecution
- 📚 Provides access to inspiring resources and stories
- 🌍 Raises awareness of global Christian persecution
- 🕰️ Convenient daily prayer reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Unnecessary login requirement for basic app features
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features (e.g. country maps)
- 📝 Wish for ability to review past prayer requests

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More movies and stories to be added
- Ability to adjust font size for easier reading
- Option to share content on additional social platforms


### Gathered.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gathered/id6789918036)

This app provides a private space for small groups to connect through shared Bible readings, prayer requests, and praise reports. It facilitates consistent spiritual engagement by allowing members to log reflections, react to posts, and receive notifications, ensuring no important updates are missed.

**Highlights:** Private group creation and joining, Daily scripture reading logs, Prayer and praise report sharing, Emoji reactions and notes on posts, Gentle notifications for group activity, Cross-group switching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VOM App free?

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

### Is Gathered. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VOM App or Gathered.?

Gathered. is rated higher. VOM App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Gathered. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VOM App or Gathered. have ads?

VOM App shows ads; Gathered. does not.

### Which is updated more often, VOM App or Gathered.?

VOM App ships an update every 5 months, and Gathered. every 5 days. Most recently, VOM App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gathered. on October 9, 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.*