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Tithely Church App vs YouVersion

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Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Religion

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches; YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
  • They diverge on capability: Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tithely Church App and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where Tithely Church App and YouVersion differ
AttributeTithely Church AppYouVersion
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20132008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

Only in YouVersion

  • Multi-translation Bible
  • Reading Plans
  • Audio Bible
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Church Apps
  • Bookmarking Services
  • Web support
  • Smart TVs support

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Tithely Church App

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot YouVersion
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot YouVersion
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot YouVersion
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot YouVersion
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot YouVersion

YouVersion

  • Member managementnot Tithely Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Tithely Church App
  • Event planningnot Tithely Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithely Church App
  • Communicationnot Tithely Church App

Where each one falls short

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

Tithely Church App

  • All Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • Free giving tier includes transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 for cards)
  • 30-day trial requires commitment to evaluate all features
  • No enterprise pricing tier listed for large organizations

YouVersion

  • YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.

Pricing, plan by plan

Tithely Church App

Free
  • Giving ToolsFree
    • Online giving
    • Mobile giving
    • Text-to-give
  • Church Management$72/month
    • Digital giving solution
    • Membership management
    • Event management
  • All Access$119/month
    • Giving platform
    • Church management
    • Custom apps

YouVersion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible access
    • Reading plans
    • Devotionals
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Audio Bible
    • Ad-free experience
    • Offline access

Which should you pick?

Choose Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Choose YouVersion if

  • You need multi-translation bible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
  • You also want reading plans.
YouVersion review

Questions people ask

Is Tithely Church App or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. Tithely Church App starts at Free and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tithely Church App or YouVersion?
Tithely Church App starts at Free and YouVersion at Free.
Does Tithely Church App or YouVersion run on more platforms?
Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tithely Church App best used for?
Tithely Church App is most often used for church online giving and donation management, religious organization membership tracking, volunteer management for congregations, service planning and worship coordination. Of those, church online giving and donation management and religious organization membership tracking are not what YouVersion is typically brought in for.
What can Tithely Church App do that YouVersion cannot?
Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Both handle IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tithely Church App: Does Tithely offer a free giving option?

Yes, Tithely's Giving Tools tier is completely free with no monthly or setup fees. Donations via credit/debit card are charged 2.9% + $0.30, ACH transfers are 1% + $0.30, and American Express is 3.5% + $0.30.

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YouVersion: Is the Bible App free?

Yes, the Bible App and all YouVersion products are completely free. Users can read or listen to the Bible, explore Bible Plans, create Prayers, study with Friends, and more at no cost.

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Tithely Church App: What is included in Tithely's All Access plan?

The All Access plan at $119/month includes all products: giving, church management, custom apps, websites, service planning, volunteer management, background checks, kids check-in, and email/text messaging. The price is a flat rate regardless of church growth.

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Tithely Church App: Do Tithely's paid plans include a trial period?

Yes, all paid plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start with the free giving tier.

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Tithely Church App: What are Tithely's individual product prices?

Individual products available separately: Website at $19/month, Mobile Church App at $89/month, and Service Planning/Worship Tools at $29/month. The All Access plan at $119/month bundles all products for significant savings.

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