Comparison

Coastal vs The Gathering FL

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

Head to head
About

Coastal

Access audio and video streams of weekend services, articles, and message notes from Coastal Church. Stay connected with social media, view event information, and submit prayer requests. Share engaging content with friends.

Highlights
  • Audio & video sermon streams
  • Pastor's articles
  • Message notes
  • Social media integration
  • Event listings
  • Prayer request submission
Features
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The official app of Coastal Church. Access audio & video streams of the weekend services, articles by Pastor Dave Koop, message notes and much more! - Listen and watch sermons from the Coastal Church media library. - Stay connected through the Coastal Church social media streams. - View the latest blog articles by Pastor Dave Koop. - Interact during the weekend services with updated message notes. - Interactive campus location information - Need prayer? Submit your request to our prayer team right from your device! - View upcoming events at Coastal Church. - Check out all kinds of interesting content and share it with friends via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Coastal Church HELPS make the city a better place. For more information please visit: http://www.coastalchurch.org The Coastal Church App was created with the Subsplash App Platform. Mobile app version: 6.20.0

About

The Gathering FL

Connect with a Jesus-centered community, access powerful teachings, and engage with events. This app offers sermons, live streams, and resources for spiritual growth, whether you're local or global.

Highlights
  • Watch or listen to past sermons
  • Livestream weekly services
  • Instant push notifications
  • Download messages for offline listening
  • Integrated Bible tools
  • Secure online giving
Features
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The Gathering App connects you to a Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled community in Palm Coast, Florida—where faith comes alive and the Word of God is taught with power, clarity, and relevance. Whether you're part of our local family or joining us from around the world, this app helps you stay connected, grow spiritually, and engage with everything happening at The Gathering. With The Gathering App, you can: - Watch or listen to past sermons from Pastor Jeremy Cundiff and guest speakers - Livestream weekly services (when available) - Receive instant updates with push notifications for events, announcements, and new content - Download messages for offline listening, perfect for traveling or staying encouraged on the go - Share your favorite messages through social platforms or direct messaging - Stay connected with built-in Bible tools, event info, and resources for Christian living - Give securely through integrated online giving (if your app includes this feature) Wherever you are in your walk with God, this app is designed to strengthen your faith and help you experience the freedom, joy, and power found in Jesus. For more information about The Gathering, visit thegathering.io Mobile app version: 6.22.2

Screenshots

Coastal3 screens
The Gathering FL3 screens

Verdict

The call

Coastal and The Gathering FL are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Coastal against 5.0 for The Gathering FL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coastal ships an update every 4 months, The Gathering FL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Coastal versus The Gathering FL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoastalThe Gathering FL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoastal ChurchGathering Church Florida, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Coastal

No in-app purchases

None

The Gathering FL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coastal free?
Coastal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Gathering FL free?
The Gathering FL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coastal or The Gathering FL?
Coastal and The Gathering FL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Coastal or The Gathering FL have ads?
Neither Coastal nor The Gathering FL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coastal or The Gathering FL?
Coastal ships an update every 4 months, and The Gathering FL every 2 months. Most recently, Coastal was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Gathering FL on November 3, 2026.

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