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ProPresenter vs The Church App

ProPresenter logo

ProPresenter

Religion

Professional presentation system for worship and events

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Church App logo

The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProPresenter campus plan limited to worship customers and churches; The Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • They diverge on capability: ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, The Church App covers Custom Branding.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProPresenter and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where ProPresenter and The Church App differ
AttributeProPresenterThe Church App
Starting price$29/monthOn request
PlatformsMac, WindowsIOS, Android
Founded19972012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ProPresenter

  • Advanced Presentation
  • Video Playback
  • Multi-screen
  • Live Control
  • Media Libraries
  • Lyrics Database
  • Streaming
  • Networking

Only in The Church App

  • Custom Branding
  • Sermon Streaming
  • Giving Integration
  • Event Management
  • Giving Platforms
  • Sermon Storage
  • Analytics
  • Push Notifications

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ProPresenter

  • Church presentation and worship softwarenot The Church App
  • Multi-site campus management for worship servicesnot The Church App
  • Presentation display and remote controlnot The Church App

The Church App

  • Church and faith community management and engagementnot ProPresenter
  • Giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving)not ProPresenter
  • Member and volunteer coordinationnot ProPresenter

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ProPresenter

  • Campus plan limited to worship customers and churches
  • No pricing for higher seat counts or custom team sizes

The Church App

  • Specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • Requires contacting sales team or booking a demo to obtain pricing information

Pricing, plan by plan

ProPresenter

$29/month
  • Standard (Per Seat)$29/month
    • Monthly billing (yearly option: $289/year for annual savings of $59)
  • Campus (20 Seats)$59/month
    • Monthly billing (yearly option: $649/year for annual savings of $59)
    • Worship customers only
    • Best for churches with multiple ministries

The Church App

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Core features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced features
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose ProPresenter if

  • You need advanced presentation.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want video playback.
ProPresenter review

Choose The Church App if

  • You need custom branding.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sermon streaming.
The Church App review

Questions people ask

Is ProPresenter or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. ProPresenter starts at $29/month and The Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProPresenter or The Church App?
ProPresenter starts at $29/month and The Church App at On request.
Does ProPresenter or The Church App run on more platforms?
ProPresenter runs on Mac, Windows. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
What is ProPresenter best used for?
ProPresenter is most often used for church presentation and worship software, multi-site campus management for worship services, presentation display and remote control. Of those, church presentation and worship software and multi-site campus management for worship services are not what The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can ProPresenter do that The Church App cannot?
ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Video Playback, Multi-screen, Live Control. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ProPresenter: How much does ProPresenter cost?

ProPresenter Standard plan costs $29/month ($289/year with $59 savings). Campus plan for churches costs $59/month ($649/year). All prices in USD.

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The Church App: How much does The Church App cost?

Specific pricing is not published on The Church App website. Contact sales at 469-564-3922, [email protected], or use the contact form to request pricing information.

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ProPresenter: Is there a free trial for ProPresenter?

Yes. ProPresenter offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access so you can evaluate the software before purchasing.

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The Church App: Is there a free trial or demo available?

The Church App offers the ability to book a demo to learn about their platform and pricing. Visit their website and click the 'Book a Demo' link to connect with a sales representative.

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ProPresenter: Does ProPresenter include the Remote app?

Yes. All ProPresenter subscriptions include the ProPresenter Remote app for controlling presentations, plus 7-day support access and regular feature releases.

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ProPresenter: Can I add or remove seats with ProPresenter?

Yes. ProPresenter subscriptions allow flexible seat management so you can add or remove seats and activate or deactivate devices with ease.

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