Ting vs Church.Directory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ting
This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.
- Electrical fire prevention
- Smart sensor for micro-arcs
- Licensed electrician coordination
- Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
- Real-time power outage alerts
- Interactive power outage map
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.
Church.Directory
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Church.Directory is the simple church app for your congregation! Your church directory, prayer list, upcoming calendar events, congregation information and group posts are all at the tip of your fingers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ting at every 2 months against Church.Directory's every 13 months. Ting also leads on chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ting ships an update every 2 months, Church.Directory every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ting | Church.Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (110K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 110K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisker Labs, Inc. | Church Work LLC |
Bugs and requests
Ting
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain router models
- Delayed or missing notifications in some instances
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
- More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
- Integration with smart home systems and devices
Church.Directory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases
Church.Directory
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ting free?
Is Church.Directory free?
Do Ting or Church.Directory have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ting or Church.Directory?
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