# Manything vs Gather

The clearest difference is rating: Gather at 5.0 against Manything's 3.6. Gather also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Manything's advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Gather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manything has 392 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, Gather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Gather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-circles/id6764197150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 115 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [James Yen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895680858) |

## What reviewers say

### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Turn spare devices into cameras, Live streaming from anywhere, Motion and sound alerts, Cloud video recording, Multi-camera support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


### Gather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-circles/id6764197150)

This app allows you to create private, invite-only groups for your family, friends, or clubs. Easily share plans like dinner or events, and manage shared items like season tickets within your trusted circles. It offers a simple way to coordinate activities without public feeds or algorithms.

**Highlights:** Create private, invite-only circles, Share plans in seconds, One-tap joining for plans, Centralized plan comments, Manage shared tickets, No public feeds or algorithms

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gather Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Gather Plus Annual | $47.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manything free?

Manything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gather free?

Gather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Manything or Gather?

Gather is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Gather averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Manything or Gather have ads?

Neither Manything nor Gather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manything or Gather?

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gather every 5 days. Most recently, Manything was updated on October 22, 2026 and Gather on October 18, 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.*