# Gateway

> The new Gateway Church App is a great way to connect with Gateway and more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gateway.freeapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gateway.freeapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gateway.freeapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gateway Church
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 110,195
- **Rating:** 4.06 / 5 (1,106 ratings)
- **Version:** 1629963675
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2013-05-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 120 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gateway.freeapp)
- **Website:** [https://my.gatewaypeople.com](https://my.gatewaypeople.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gatewaypeople.com/privacy](https://gatewaypeople.com/privacy)

## Description

"Gateway" is the Gateway Church app that helps you connect, watch services live, access previous sermons, give securely, discover events, read inspiring stories, and submit prayer requests—all in one place. Founded in 2000, Gateway is a Bible-based, spiritually empowered church community with over 30,000 attendees each weekend across multiple locations.

## Rankings

- #210,906 — Overall
- #3 — gateway

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCATION_HARDWARE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.gateway.freeapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Gateway's Android app is praised for strong teaching and easy access to church updates plus a built-in tithe feature. However, it suffers from reliability problems (not opening, login issues), video playback crashes, and casting/TV issues, which undermine otherwise positive reception. The content is highly valued, but stability remains a major concern for many users.

### Pros

- High-quality, engaging teaching from Pastor Morris and Gateway's leadership
- Keeps users connected and up-to-date with church activities and events
- Integrated giving/tithing feature within the app
- Easy-to-use interface with quick access to groups and church information

### Cons

- Frequent reliability issues: the app won't open, can't log in, or hasn’t worked for months
- Video playback problems: videos stall, crash, or stop after touching, with occasional language/audio-related complaints
- Casting/TV support problems: can't cast to TV (Chromecast) and related permission/casting crashes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gateway.freeapp)