Churchory vs Choicely Church App

Churchory8.8Visit Choicely Church App8.5Visit

Higher score Churchory #4 in Church App Builders 8.8/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Churchory

vs

Choicely Church App #7 in Church App Builders 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Choicely

• Churchory fits best

  Small churches needing an all-in-one branded app

• Choicely Church App fits best

  Churches wanting low-cost visual app creation

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Churchory 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Choicely Church App 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Church App Builders	#7 in Church App Builders
Best for	Small churches needing an all-in-one branded app	Churches wanting low-cost visual app creation
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$747/yr	$25/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	45 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Phone, Email, Live chat
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Churchory 5/5 · Choicely Church App 4/5
Custom branding	✓	✓
Sermon library	✓	✓
Digital giving	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Groups	✓	✓
Push messaging	✓	✓
Specs
App store publishing	Both	Both
Member limit	250 members	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines ministry, communication, giving, check-in, and analytics features Publishes an app under the church’s name on Apple App Store and Google Play Includes priority support and a monthly call with the founders	Free plan includes public apps, notifications and unlimited collaborators Publishes sermons, events, groups, podcasts and livestreams Creates native iOS and Android apps with publishing assistance
Cons	The $89 monthly plan is limited to 250 people There is no free plan Larger churches pay $208 per month or $1,250 per year	Premium features begin at $25 per month Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers Enterprise features require a custom plan
Our verdict	Churchory brings church management and mobile engagement into one platform. It covers small-group rosters, prayer requests, attendance, follow-up nudges, events, kids check-in, church chat, email, text, channels, push notifications,… Read the review →	Choicely Church App is a no-code platform for churches creating branded mobile apps without developing an app from scratch. Its visual editing tools support sermons, devotionals, podcasts, livestreams, announcements and events, while… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Churchory — where it wins

  • Combines ministry, communication, giving, check-in, and analytics features
  • Publishes an app under the church’s name on Apple App Store and Google Play
  • Includes priority support and a monthly call with the founders

  Where it doesn't

  • The $89 monthly plan is limited to 250 people
  • There is no free plan
  • Larger churches pay $208 per month or $1,250 per year

• Choicely Church App — where it wins

  • Free plan includes public apps, notifications and unlimited collaborators
  • Publishes sermons, events, groups, podcasts and livestreams
  • Creates native iOS and Android apps with publishing assistance

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features begin at $25 per month
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers
  • Enterprise features require a custom plan

• Churchory8.8/10 · 45-day trial

  A broad branded church app platform with pricing tied to church size.

  Visit ChurchoryFull verdict →
• Choicely Church App8.5/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost visual builder for publishing church content and engaging members.

  Visit ChoicelyFull verdict →