Comparison

Tempo vs Gather

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

This app simplifies event creation and management for organizers. Quickly set up paid events, track sales, and check in guests all within a single, intuitive interface. Discover local events through a dynamic feed and map.

Highlights
  • Create paid events
  • Manage events
  • Track sales
  • Check-in guests
  • Local event discovery
  • Events feed
  • Map view
Features
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We built tempo for event creators on the go. Create your paid events in seconds on tempo. We understand the value of simplicity that’s why we allow you to create, manage an event, track sales, and check-in guests in one app. No other events on the App Store offer this much in-app functionality. We also make your event discoverable locally with a sleek events feed including a responsive map view.

About

Gather

This app connects college students to campus life by showcasing a variety of events and activities. Users can explore happenings, show interest, and engage with their campus community in a safe and straightforward manner.

Highlights
  • Explore campus events
  • Interactive 'like' feature
  • Robust admin oversight
  • Simplified user experience
  • Community building
Features
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Welcome to Gather: Your Portal to Campus Life! Discover the heartbeat of your college with Gather, a unique app designed to bring the campus community closer together. Engage with the pulse of campus life through an array of events and activities tailored to student interests. Key Features of Gather: Explore Campus Events: Immerse yourself in a diverse range of campus happenings, from inspiring guest lectures to lively social gatherings. Our dynamic feed keeps you updated on the latest events. Interactive Engagement: Show your interest in events with our simple 'like' feature. It's a fun way to engage with your campus community and see what's trending. Safety and Integrity: We prioritize your safety and the integrity of our platform. With robust admin oversight, we ensure that all event postings are reliable and uphold our community standards. Simplified Campus Connection: Gather is designed for ease and convenience. Without the complexity of advanced features, our focus is on providing a straightforward and user-friendly experience. Gather is more than just an app – it's a community builder, a window into the vibrant life of your campus. It's where connections are made, interests are shared, and campus life thrives. Join Gather today and start exploring your campus like never before!

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Gather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempo at 100% against Gather's 75%. Tempo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Gather's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo ships an update every 4 weeks, Gather every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tempo versus Gather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoGather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (33 ratings) — better4.6 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB196 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChiwendu NnajiSolomon Ghee

Customer experience

Tempo

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gather

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

None

Gather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gather free?
Gather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempo or Gather?
Tempo is rated higher. Tempo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Gather averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do Tempo or Gather have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Gather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempo or Gather?
Tempo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gather every 10 days. Most recently, Tempo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gather on October 24, 2026.

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