Software · head to head
The Church App vs Tithely Church App
The Church App
Software
Branded church app and digital engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Tithely Church App
Software
All-in-one app for church giving and engagement
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithely Church App has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: The Church App the Church App is now sold under the Subsplash Platform brand; its pricing page lists no specific plan rates and directs churches to contact sales for package pricing; Tithely Church App card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
- They diverge on capability: The Church App covers Custom Branding, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which The Church App and Tithely Church App actually diverge.
| Attribute | The Church App | Tithely Church App |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 The Church App
- Custom Branding
- Sermon Streaming
- Giving Integration
- Event Management
- Giving Platforms
- Sermon Storage
- Analytics
Only in Tithely Church App
- Mobile Giving
- Announcements
- Event Calendar
- Member Directory
- Payment Processing
- Church Management
- Email Integration
Both cover
- Push Notifications
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
The Church App
- Church mobile app with online giving under the Subsplash platformnot Tithely Church App
Tithely Church App
- Online and recurring giving for a congregationnot The Church App
- A branded church mobile appnot The Church App
- Church management including volunteer schedulingnot The Church App
- Pledge campaigns and giving statementsnot The Church App
- Church website hosting on the bundled plansnot The Church App
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
The Church App
- The Church App is now sold under the Subsplash Platform brand; its pricing page lists no specific plan rates and directs churches to contact sales for package pricing
Tithely Church App
- Card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
- Church management starts at $72 a month and the combined All Access plan is $119
- The custom church app is $89 a month as a standalone product
- Negotiated processing rates and a dedicated success manager require the Enterprise plan, aimed at congregations above 2,000 attendees
Pricing, plan by plan
The Church App
On request- Starter$99/month
- Basic app
- Core features
- Premium$299/month
- Custom branding
- Advanced features
- Analytics
Tithely Church App
Free- FreeFree
- Basic app
- Limited features
- Plus$99/month
- Full app
- Advanced features
- Giving analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose The Church App if
- You need custom branding.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want sermon streaming.
Choose Tithely Church App if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want announcements.
Questions people ask
- Is The Church App or Tithely Church App better?
- Neither clearly leads. The Church App starts at On request and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, The Church App or Tithely Church App?
- Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for The Church App and Free for Tithely Church App.
- Does The Church App or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
- Both run on IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
- Yes. Tithely Church App has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App starts at On request.
- What is The Church App best used for?
- The Church App is most often used for church mobile app with online giving under the subsplash platform. Of those, church mobile app with online giving under the subsplash platform is not what Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
- What can The Church App do that Tithely Church App cannot?
- The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Push Notifications, IOS support, Android support.