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Subsplash vs The Church App

Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
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

  • Only Subsplash has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation; The Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • They diverge on capability: Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, 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 Subsplash and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Subsplash and The Church App differ
AttributeSubsplashThe Church App
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIOS, Android
Founded20132012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Calendar Systems
  • Web support

Only in The Church App

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

Both cover

  • Giving Platforms
  • Analytics
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Subsplash

  • Church mobile apps, websites and media streamingnot The Church App
  • Online giving and congregation engagement in one platformnot The Church App

The Church App

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

Where each one falls short

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

Subsplash

  • Card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • The lower advertised rates of 1.9% and 0.5% require GrowCurve rather than being standard
  • No monthly price is published for the One or Enterprise packages, which are quoted on church size and usage
  • Reaching a quote requires contacting sales by phone

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

Subsplash

Free
  • GivingFree
    • Mobile and web giving
    • Text giving
    • Donor management
  • One$null/month
    • Websites
    • Media hosting
    • Apps
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Subsplash One features
    • Custom API integrations
    • Multi-campus apps

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 Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash 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 Subsplash or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Subsplash starts at Free 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, Subsplash or The Church App?
Subsplash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Subsplash and On request for The Church App.
Does Subsplash or The Church App run on more platforms?
Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Subsplash for free?
Yes. Subsplash has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App starts at On request.
What is Subsplash best used for?
Subsplash is most often used for church mobile apps, websites and media streaming, online giving and congregation engagement in one platform. Of those, church mobile apps, websites and media streaming and online giving and congregation engagement in one platform are not what The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Subsplash do that The Church App cannot?
Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Calendar Systems. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management. Both handle Giving Platforms, Analytics, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Subsplash: Is there a free version of Subsplash?

Yes, Subsplash Giving is free to use. It includes mobile and web giving, text giving, donor management, check scanning, and analytics. Transaction fees are 2.3% plus $0.30 for card donations or 1% for ACH transfers.

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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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Subsplash: What does Subsplash One include?

Subsplash One is an all-in-one platform including websites, media hosting, apps, live streaming, giving, events, groups, messaging, volunteering tools, check-in, service planning, podcasting, and forms. Pricing varies by organization size.

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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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Subsplash: What is the pricing for Enterprise?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Subsplash sales. It includes all One features plus custom API integrations, multi-campus apps, and Rock RMS integration.

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