# posting2 vs Gather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gather at none against posting2's 8. posting2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (629 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. posting2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for posting2 against 5.0 for Gather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: posting2 has 629 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of posting2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gather's.

posting2 ships an update every 11 days, Gather monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | posting2 | Gather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-plan-events/id6785305303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **629** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 98.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [POSTING2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893819464) | [Cole Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785305305) |

## What reviewers say

### posting2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370)

A simple, ad-free social media platform focused on human connection. It prioritizes content from your immediate network and uses an in-app polling system for community-driven changes. Funding is entirely voluntary.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No algorithms, Content from your network, In-app polling system, Voluntary donations for funding

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support — $3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $5 | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $10 | $9.99 | per month |
| $3 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| $25 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| $50 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


### Gather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-plan-events/id6785305303)

Discover and plan social gatherings in your city. Find events happening nearby or create your own spontaneous meetups. Invite friends, manage RSVPs, and coordinate your night out.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Plan future events, Invite friends, Track RSVPs, Spontaneous meetup creation, City event search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is posting2 free?

posting2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, posting2 or Gather?

Gather is rated higher. posting2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Gather averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do posting2 or Gather have ads?

Gather shows ads; posting2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, posting2 or Gather?

posting2 ships an update every 11 days, and Gather monthly. Most recently, posting2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gather on October 23, 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.*