Comparison

Sensi vs Gatherist

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

Head to head
About

Sensi

Control your home's climate remotely with a smart thermostat. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and receive alerts from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • 7-day scheduling
  • Usage reports
  • Service reminders
  • Geofencing
  • Smart home integration
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With the Sensi Smart Thermostat, you can enjoy complete control of your home comfort – Anytime. Anywhere. Extensive Compatibility Sensi Smart Thermostats work with HVAC equipment found in most homes*. Check compatibility at sensi.copeland.com/en-us/support/compatibility. Easy to install. Easier to use. Even if you’ve never installed a thermostat, we’ve got you covered. Clearly illustrated, in-app instructions will walk you through each step from start to finish. As soon as you’ve installed and connected your thermostat, the Sensi app serves as an intuitive remote control that lets you set, change and program your home comfort from anywhere. In-App Features: Remote temperature control Flexible 7-day scheduling Usage reports Service reminders Geofencing Auto changeover Circulating fan Humidity control** Temperature limits Smart alerts Local weather Early start A/C protection Keypad lockout Smart home meets smart comfort. Simply pair to the smart home platform of your choice to seamlessly control all of your connected devices. Smart Home Compatible • Amazon Alexa • Google Assistant • Apple HomeKit • SmartThings *Common wire (c-wire) not required for most applications. Does not work with baseboard heat and some other systems. Common wire (c-wire) is required for Apple HomeKit, heat only systems, cool only systems and heat pump systems. **Humidification requires additional equipment and a professional installation is recommended. Dehumidification supported with AC and heat pump systems.

About

Gatherist

Organize group events and manage communities with a streamlined platform. Easily plan gatherings, coordinate schedules, and keep everyone informed in one centralized hub. Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets and endless group chats.

Highlights
  • Effortless event planning
  • Smart group coordination
  • Streamlined RSVPs
  • Clear communication
  • Centralized event details
Features
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Gatherist: Group Events & Communities Bring people together easily. Gatherist is the streamlined platform built for organizing group events, managing communities, and coordinating schedules effortlessly. Whether you are planning a casual weekend meetup, managing a local neighborhood group, or coordinating a large community event, Gatherist keeps everyone on the same page. Say goodbye to details lost in endless group chats and messy spreadsheets. Gatherist provides a clean, focused space designed strictly for making gatherings happen. Key Features: * Effortless Event Planning: Create events in seconds, set dates and locations, and manage all your details in one centralized hub. * Smart Group Coordination: Organize distinct communities, clubs, or casual friend groups, making it easy to invite the right people every time. * Streamlined RSVPs: Track who is attending at a glance, allowing you to plan accurately without the back-and-forth messaging. * Clear Communication: Keep your group informed with updates and event details that are easy to find and always up to date. Why Gatherist? Planning should not feel like work. Gatherist eliminates the friction of group coordination by focusing on what matters most: bringing people together in real life. Download Gatherist today and take the hassle out of your next gathering.

Screenshots

Sensi4 screens
Gatherist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sensi at 4.6 against Gatherist's 3.7. Sensi also leads on ratings volume (247K vs 3). Gatherist's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Sensi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sensi has 247K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Sensi's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gatherist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensi ships an update monthly, Gatherist every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sensi versus Gatherist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensiGatherist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCopeland LPGatherist

Customer experience

Sensi

All ratings246,247 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,077 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.8%

Gatherist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sensi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Thermostat randomly disconnects from WiFi
  • Programmed schedules not being retained
  • Temperature settings not sticking after adjustments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Finer temperature control in Celsius
  • Automatic heating/cooling mode switching based on outdoor temperature
  • More detailed usage reporting
  • Ability to set schedules with shorter intervals
  • Support for multiple user accounts and geofencing

Gatherist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sensi

No in-app purchases

None

Gatherist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensi free?
Sensi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gatherist free?
Gatherist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensi or Gatherist?
Sensi is rated higher. Sensi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 247K ratings, while Gatherist averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Sensi or Gatherist have ads?
Neither Sensi nor Gatherist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensi or Gatherist?
Sensi ships an update monthly, and Gatherist every 4 days. Most recently, Sensi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gatherist on November 6, 2026.

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