Planning Center Check-Ins

Planning Center Check-Ins

Child and Volunteer Check-In

63 ratings
14 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 12, 2014
  • July 6, 2026

Features

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About

This app streamlines the process of checking children and volunteers into church events. It offers different station types for manual, self-service, or roster-based check-ins, ensuring safe and efficient attendance tracking.

Manned check-in station
Self-service check-in station
Roster check-in station
Safe and quick attendance tracking
Volunteer check-in
Child check-in
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What's New in Planning Center Check

4.0.5

July 6, 2026

- Fixed Zebra printer labels sometimes printing off-center - Fixed a crash when exporting logs

User reviews

Avoid 3.0!

All along this app has been a constant pain due to frequently losing connection to the recommended Brother 810 printers. Well…3.0 ramps that up to absolutely unusable. The three ipads we updated lose printer connection after just a couple of minutes, rendering them useless. So much for the major overhaul. I would love to go back to the previous version so we could at least get a good 5 or 10 minutes before an error, but of course that’s not an option. Instead we get to be embarrassed and frustrated by the checkin system three times a week.

If you have the 810 printers i highly recommend avoiding version 3.0
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Response from developer

Hi rodhx, Thank you for your honest feedback about upgrading to Check-Ins 3.0. Would you mind emailing our support team about the update and the struggle you are having. We know how frustrating things can be when systems are not working and you have multiple families waiting in line. We don't want that experience for anyone. If your up for it, we would love to work with you to get your situation resolved. The email address is: support@planningcenter.com You can also click the "?" in the tool bar on the right side of your Check-Ins admin screen.

No Rollo compatibly

can not print to just any printer, only compatible with Dymo and Zebra...

not easy to configure or troubleshoot, often must resort to writing names on the thermal paper with a marker or using lanyards, which defeats the purpose of paying monthly for this service...

searching by name is not very useful, not tolerant, must be exact spelling unlike smart phones and google search.

times out too quickly

not user friendly

no support

waste of time

waste of electricity

not environmentally friendly

waste of money
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Response from developer

jc 11211, If you are still running into any of these issues, would you let us know? Our Support Team is ready and waiting to assist you. You can reach out to us through our in-app helpdesk or by sending an email to support@planningcenter.com. We're always here to help!

Will not load

App will not load. Startup screen appears with a QR image and text indicating a process for setting up a new station but before the user can do anything, screen flashes and reappears. Does not respond to any presses. Does not allow any use. This is on an iPad mini running 12.5.5

Response from developer

Hi Liz_Ette, This sounds like a time and date setting issue on your device. If this is still an issue for you, would you let us know? Our Support Team is ready and waiting to assist you. You can reach out to us through our in-app helpdesk or by sending an email to support@planningcenter.com. We're always here to help!

Outstanding Product!

Planning Center Online products are the best in the business. I’ve now lead 3 organizations through an entire transition from other system to Planning Center Online. Organizations of different sizes. PCO is always updating their products and clearly communicating those changes as they happen.

Customer service has always been great but I’ve rarely had the need to use because of how clear their online resources are. Sure, there are still issues that come up. But those are typically as a result of a setting that the user isn’t utilizing correctly or a misunderstanding of how the systems function.

Great value and well worth the investment. Thanks for the excellent system, PCO.
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Fantastic

This app has been fantastic for the organizing and building of our children’s ministry! Thank you planning centre, you have done it again!

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FAQ

What are the different check-in station types available in Planning Center Check-Ins?

Planning Center Check-Ins offers three station types: a MANNED station for manual check-ins by a volunteer, a SELF station for regular attendees to check in their children independently, and a ROSTER station where a volunteer checks children off a class roster.

Is Planning Center Check-Ins free to use?

Yes, Planning Center Check-Ins is available for free. The app itself does not have a cost associated with downloading or using its core functionalities.

What devices does Planning Center Check-Ins support?

Planning Center Check-Ins is designed for use on Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. This ensures compatibility for users within the Apple ecosystem.

What is the age rating for Planning Center Check-Ins?

The app has an age rating of 12+. This rating suggests that the content and functionality are considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older.

How often is Planning Center Check-Ins updated?

The latest version of Planning Center Check-Ins is 4.0.2, and it was last updated on March 23, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

Does Planning Center Check-Ins have ads?

No, Planning Center Check-Ins does not contain advertisements. Users can expect an uninterrupted experience without any ad interruptions.

What is the user sentiment for Planning Center Check-Ins based on ratings?

Planning Center Check-Ins has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 59 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user reception, though there is room for improvement based on the number of reviews.