Your church community,
connected beyond Sunday.
Custom native apps for Christian churches of every tradition. Sermon archives, online giving, small groups, volunteer coordination, and event management. Your church. Your app. Your code.
Trusted by Christian churches nationwide. Non-denominational, community, and multi-site. No setup fee. No long-term contracts.
Your congregation needs more than a website.
Church life does not stop at the parking lot. Members need daily connection, easy giving, and instant communication. A custom app makes that possible.
72%
of churchgoers say
an app would increase engagement
65%
of churches lack
a mobile app
3x
more engagement
with push notifications
41%
increase in giving
with digital options
Sources: Barna Group, LifeWay Research, Pushpay Giving Report
Built for Christian church life
Sermons, giving, small groups, events, and volunteers. Every feature built around how your church operates.
Sermon Archive
Upload sermons by speaker, series, and topic. Audio, video, and downloadable outlines accessible anytime.
Online Giving
Recurring tithes, one-time gifts, missions, building fund, and benevolence giving. Annual statements auto-generated.
Small Groups
Group directories, sign-ups, leader tools, prayer lists, and study materials. The connection midweek your members actually use.
Event Calendar
Sunday services, midweek gatherings, retreats, conferences, youth events, and community outreach. All in one place.
Volunteer Coordination
Sign-ups for worship team, greeters, children's ministry, tech team, and outreach. Automated scheduling and reminders.
Live Streaming
Integrated live stream with chat, real-time prayer requests, and archived replays for members who cannot attend in person.
Prayer Requests
Members submit prayer needs. The church community prays together even when apart. Pastors can follow up directly.
Daily Devotionals
Deliver daily Bible readings, devotional content, and pastoral encouragement straight to every member's phone each morning.
How Buildify compares to other church app platforms
Side-by-side with Subsplash, Pushpay, and Church Community Builder.
| Feature | Buildify | Subsplash | Pushpay | CCB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Native App | 100% Custom | Template | Template Add-on | No App |
| Monthly Cost | $250/mo | $199-$499/mo | $500+/mo | $50+/mo |
| Code Ownership | You Own It | Platform-locked | Platform-locked | Platform-locked |
| Sermon Archive | Built-in | Template | No | No |
| Small Groups | Included | Basic | No | Included |
| Online Giving | Native | Add-on | Core Product | Web-based |
| Push Notifications | Unlimited | Included | Limited | None |
| Live Streaming | Integrated | Add-on | No | No |
| Setup Fee | $0 | $1,500+ | Yes | Varies |
What leaders are saying
"We tried Subsplash but felt boxed in by their templates. Buildify gave us an app that actually looks and feels like our church. Engagement went up 40% in the first month."
Pastor David Kim
Lead Pastor, Horizon Community Church
Austin, TX
"Online giving used to be a link on our website nobody clicked. Now 60% of our congregation gives through the app. The recurring tithe feature alone has transformed our financial stability."
Rachel Simmons
Executive Director
New Life Christian Fellowship, Nashville, TN
"What convinced our board was code ownership. We are not renting someone else's platform. Our church name is on the App Store and we own every line of code. That matters."
Elder James Whitfield
Church Administrator
Grace Christian Church, Charlotte, NC
Simple, transparent pricing.
One plan. No per-member fees, no surprises.
Christian Church Plan
Everything you need. Nothing you do not.
- Custom native app
Your name on the App Store. Custom design, not a template.
- $0 setup fee
No upfront costs. We build it, we launch it, you pay monthly.
- You own the code
Full source code ownership. Leave anytime and take everything.
- Cancel anytime
Month-to-month. No penalties, no long contracts.
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Why your church needs its own custom app
Template platforms give every church the same app. Yours should actually look like yours.
Your Brand, Not Theirs
Template apps look the same for every church. A custom app reflects your church's identity, colors, and culture from the first tap.
Own Your Platform
With Subsplash or Pushpay, you rent their platform. With Buildify, you own the source code. Leave anytime and take everything with you.
Built for Growth
Your app scales from a 50-member church plant to a multi-site church with thousands. No per-member fees, ever.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from pastors, elders, and church leadership teams.
Does our church need technical staff to manage this?
No. We build, design, and maintain everything. Your church leadership focuses on ministry while we handle the technology. Updates, App Store compliance, and hosting are all included.
How is this different from Subsplash?
Subsplash provides a templated app builder. We build a 100% custom native app that your church owns. No shared templates, no platform lock-in. Your church name is on the App Store, and you own the source code.
How is this different from Pushpay?
Pushpay is primarily a giving platform with an app add-on that costs $500+/mo. We build a complete custom app with integrated giving for $250/mo. You own the code and are never locked in.
Can we stream services live?
Yes. Integrated live streaming with chat, real-time prayer requests, and archived replays. Reach members who cannot attend in person.
Does it support small groups?
Yes. Small group directories, sign-ups, communication threads, prayer lists, and study material distribution. Leaders can manage their groups from the app.
How does online giving work?
Secure in-app giving with recurring tithes, one-time donations, missions funds, and building campaigns. Members give in 2 taps without being redirected to a third-party site. Annual giving statements are generated automatically.
Can we send push notifications?
Unlimited. Service time changes, prayer requests, event reminders, volunteer needs, emergency updates. Instantly to every member's phone.
Is our church data secure?
Enterprise-grade encryption with GDPR-compliant data handling. Your church controls all data access. Nothing is sold or shared with third parties.
How fast can we launch?
Most church apps launch within 2 to 3 weeks. We handle design, development, App Store submission, and compliance.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Simple one-page agreement. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime with no penalties.
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