# 秘息 vs Gather IM

The clearest difference is device support: Gather IM at 2 against 秘息's —. 秘息's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 5.0 for 秘息 against 5.0 for Gather IM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 秘息 | Gather IM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6479625065/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-im/id6737304417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Qinhan Decoration Service Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732702313) | [HK GATHER CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756937048) |

## What reviewers say

### 秘息

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6479625065)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gather IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-im/id6737304417)

This application offers a secure and private social networking experience using distributed technology and advanced encryption. It ensures all user data is stored locally and transmitted point-to-point, providing absolute privacy and control over personal information.

**Highlights:** Absolute privacy protection, Distributed storage, Secure encryption technology, Ecosystem interaction, Smart chat with file sharing, Exclusive group chats, Device-agnostic support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 秘息 free?

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

### Is Gather IM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 秘息 or Gather IM?

秘息 and Gather IM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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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.*