Comparison

Gathr vs FYOP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gathr

Discover campus events and organizations tailored to your interests. Easily manage your schedule, receive instant updates, and connect with your favorite groups. Streamline event posting and track engagement for organizations.

Highlights
  • Discover curated events and organizations
  • Add events to your calendar
  • Follow favorite organizations
  • Instant event updates
  • RSVP and attendance tracking
  • Automatic attendance forms
  • Sync posts with Instagram
Features
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Find what's happening on campus with Gathr. Getting involved has never been easier. For students: - Discover events and organizations curated for you. - Add events to your calendar effortlessly. - Follow your favorite organizations to stay up to date. Never miss an event again! - Get event updates, location changes, and cancellations instantaneously. - Manage your upcoming events and calendar notifications all in one place. For Organizations: - Effortless posting synced to your Instagram account. - Quantify member engagement using RSVP and attendance tracking. - Automatic attendance forms with auto-filled names and emails. - All event data is aggregated over the semester. No more sifting through spreadsheets!

About

FYOP

Discover and host campus events with a verified student community. Share thoughts, find local plans, and connect with peers through a unique feed and event creation tools. Designed for college students to break out of their usual circles.

Highlights
  • Campus event discovery
  • Host your own events
  • Verified student community
  • Campus feed for discussions
  • Hyper-local event finder
  • Event coordination chat
Features
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College is 4 years. Most students spend it in the same bubble. FYOP breaks that—discover events, host your own, and share Whispers about campus life. Verified students only. The Campus Feed • Stay in the Loop: See what's happening on campus—opinions, discussions, and the highlights you won't hear in class. • Your Voice, Your Way: Toggle visibility to share thoughts openly or keep a low profile. • Stay Connected: It's not just about finding events—it's about being part of the conversation. Find Your Next Plan • Swipe & Discover: A live feed of everything happening around you—watch parties, game nights, karaoke, study sessions, and more. Never miss out. • See the Details: Check out the host, the vibe, and who's going before you commit. • Hyper-Local: Find plans within walking distance—no extra travel needed. Host Your Own Events • Launch in Seconds: Hosting a get-together? Running trivia night? Planning a study group? Create an event and watch the RSVPs roll in. • Control Your Guest List: Approve attendees and keep your events exactly how you want them. • Coordinate Easily: Use the built-in chat to keep everyone on the same page. Verified Campus Community • .edu Verified: Every user is confirmed through their university email. • Real Students: Connect with people who actually go to your school. No bots, just your campus community. Your campus. Your plans. Download FYOP.

Screenshots

Gathr4 screens
FYOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gathr at 50 against FYOP's 2. FYOP's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FYOP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gathr has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gathr ships an update fortnightly, FYOP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gathr versus FYOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGathrFYOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarchforth CorporationAdithya Kethu

Customer experience

Gathr

All ratings49 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

FYOP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gathr

No in-app purchases

None

FYOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gathr free?
Gathr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FYOP free?
FYOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gathr or FYOP?
FYOP is rated higher. Gathr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while FYOP averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gathr or FYOP have ads?
Neither Gathr nor FYOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gathr or FYOP?
Gathr ships an update fortnightly, and FYOP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gathr was updated on November 4, 2026 and FYOP on November 5, 2026.

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