# TrashBlitz vs Gather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrashBlitz at none against Gather's 6. TrashBlitz also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 63%). Gather's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TrashBlitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gather has 171 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of TrashBlitz's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TrashBlitz ships an update every 2 months, Gather every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrashBlitz | Gather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashblitz/id6447145347/reviews) | **[4.8 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-the-foraging-app/id6746694362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The 5 Gyres Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679667267) | [Feral Foraging, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817950268) |

## What reviewers say

### TrashBlitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashblitz/id6447145347)

This app allows users to log and track the trash they collect from various locations, including national parks, neighborhoods, and cities. It helps users contribute to environmental cleanup efforts by documenting their impact.

**Highlights:** Track trash pickup, Log environmental cleanup efforts, Document trash collection, Support National Park cleanups, Community cleanup tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-the-foraging-app/id6746694362)

Discover wild plants and mushrooms growing in your local area with this comprehensive foraging guide. Identify species, avoid toxic lookalikes with detailed comparisons, and track your finds with a digital journal. Get personalized seasonal information and harvesting alerts.

**Highlights:** Local species identification, Toxic lookalike comparisons, Seasonal harvesting times, Foraging journal, Location-based recommendations, Expert identification tips

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent educational app
- 🔍 Detailed plant profiles
- 🔔 Helpful availability notifications
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌱 Connects users with local ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🚫 Difficulty deleting account

**Reported bugs**

- Account deletion issues

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrashBlitz free?

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

### Is Gather free?

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

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

Gather is rated higher. TrashBlitz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Gather averages 4.8 from 171 ratings.

### Do TrashBlitz or Gather have ads?

Neither TrashBlitz nor Gather shows ads.

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

TrashBlitz ships an update every 2 months, and Gather every 9 days. Most recently, TrashBlitz was updated on September 9, 2026 and Gather on September 22, 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.*