# Keyholder for Parish Churches

> Parish church accessibility and historical information guide for heritage enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by C B Newham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyholder-for-parish-churches/id1231835391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [C B Newham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231835390)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyholder-for-parish-churches/id1231835391/reviews.md

## What is Keyholder for Parish Churches?

It shows which churches are open to the public during the day and which ones are locked, have keyholders or are open at certain restricted times. In addition, the app allows you to add your own information and each church has a link to all the main information sites:

IoE - English Heritage's Images of England
Cadw - Churches in Wales
CCT - The Churches Conservation Trust
FoFC - Friends of Friendless Churches
ACNY - A Church Near You
CVMA - Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi
CRSBI - Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and Ireland
British History (VCH) for Herefordshire.
Explore Churches - National Churches Trust
Dove's Guide to church towers (bell ringing)
Geograph
Navigation
John Whitworth's Essex Churches
Suffolk Churches
Norfolk Churches
Nottinghamshire Church History (Diocese of Southwell & Nottinghamshire)


The app is synchronised with a central server allowing you to share information, photos, ratings and comments with others.

Keyholder is designed for those interested in heritage, art and architecture who like to visit English and Welsh parish churches. It is not intended to provide information on service times or contact details for church officials (although this information may be added by users and is available on each entry via "A Church Near You").

Please note: The Keyholder app is free to download and provides a basic level of information. To fully unlock all of the features you will need to purchase a subscription. A subscription will allow you to access all churches across all of England and Wales (non-subscribers only see CCT/FoFC churches and churches located within a few miles of Northampton). You will also be able to receive content updates and make your own comments. Subscriptions are available via the app.

If you choose to upgrade to unlock all of the features by taking out a subscription - £0.79 / $1.49 (USD) a week,  £1.99 / $2.99 (USD) a month, or £15.49 / $24.49 (USD) for a year (or local equivalent) - your payment can be taken immediately and processed by Apple.

Subscription are auto-renewable and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You may manage the subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of use
All content in the Keyholder app is copyright C B Newham 2018. All rights reserved. Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the Keyholder app.

• Privacy policy: http://www.cbnewham.com/legal/Keyholder_Privacy_Policy.pdf
• Terms and conditions: http://www.cbnewham.com/legal/Keyholder_EULA.pdf

## Key features

- Church opening status
- Keyholder information
- Links to historical resources
- User-added information
- Community sharing
- Navigation assistance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Medium | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Short | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Long | $19.49 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyholder-for-parish-churches/id1231835391/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2017-10-09*

Keyholder is a unique and hugely useful addition to the equipment necessary for an effective church crawl.  Every CofE parish church is listed as are those in the care of the CCT.  A great opportunity for the user to share their notes of visits and compare then to the experiences of others.  In time this has the potential to become a ‘go to’ app for any serious admirer of churches.  Well worth the investment.

## Frequently asked questions about Keyholder for Parish Churches

### What information does Keyholder provide about churches?

Keyholder indicates whether churches are open to the public, locked, have keyholders, or are open at restricted times. It also provides links to extensive historical and archival resources for each church.

### Can I add my own information to Keyholder?

Yes, the app allows users to add their own information, photos, ratings, and comments. This community-driven content is synchronized with a central server for sharing.

### What are the subscription options for Keyholder?

Keyholder offers weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions. These unlock access to all churches across England and Wales, content updates, and the ability to make comments.

### How much does a Keyholder subscription cost?

Subscriptions are available at £0.79 / $1.49 USD per week, £1.99 / $2.99 USD per month, or £15.49 / $24.49 USD per year. Pricing may vary by local equivalent.

### How do I manage my Keyholder subscription?

Subscriptions are auto-renewable. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase.

### What historical resources are linked in Keyholder?

The app links to numerous resources including English Heritage's Images of England, Cadw for Wales, The Churches Conservation Trust, Friends of Friendless Churches, and more specialized historical databases.

### Is Keyholder suitable for finding church service times?

Keyholder is not intended to provide information on service times or official contact details. While users may add this information, it is primarily focused on accessibility and historical context.

### What devices support Keyholder?

Keyholder is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2019-06-15

Bug fixes for subscriptions and UI hanging when updating.
Added a map filter for churches with photos.

### 2.0 — 2018-01-06

Added ability to add photos to churches. Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.11 — 2017-10-08

Bug fix for comments fetch.

### 1.1.10 — 2017-10-06

Bug fix for Add Comment.

### 1.1.9 — 2017-10-05

Bug fixes.

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