# PlanningInSync vs Gather

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gather at 13.0 against PlanningInSync's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanningInSync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlanningInSync against 5.0 for Gather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

PlanningInSync ships an update every 8 days, Gather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanningInSync | Gather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planninginsync-party-planner/id6759408428/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-circles/id6764197150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ILLYRIA SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878505022) | [James Yen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895680858) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanningInSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planninginsync-party-planner/id6759408428)

Organize any event, from small parties to large celebrations. Manage RSVPs, assign tasks, coordinate food, and share memories with guests and helpers. Guests can respond via a simple link without needing an app.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event creation, Guest RSVP management, Real-time collaboration with helpers, Task and food coordination, Shared photo and video gallery, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan - 6 Shared Events | $6.99 | per year |
| Storage Boost - 1GB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Shared Event | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storage Boost - 5GB | $2.99 | one-time |
| Storage Boost - 15GB | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 PlanningInSync free?

PlanningInSync 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, PlanningInSync or Gather?

PlanningInSync and Gather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do PlanningInSync or Gather have ads?

Neither PlanningInSync nor Gather shows ads.

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

PlanningInSync ships an update every 8 days, and Gather every 5 days. Most recently, PlanningInSync was updated on October 20, 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.*