Comparison

ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly vs Burrow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly

Facilitates easy and secure donations to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregations and ministries. Users can schedule recurring gifts, manage payment details, and view their giving history.

Highlights
  • Quick donations
  • Fund designation
  • Scheduled automated giving
  • Account management
  • Giving history
  • ELCA news and stories
Features
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This app is for members and visitors of congregations already registered and using Tithe.ly giving tools. To learn more and sign up, visit ELCA.org/preferredvendors. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has partnered with Tithe.ly to make giving to your congregation and ELCA ministries easier than ever. With the app, you can: - Give in seconds, just with a couple of taps. - Designate a gift to one or more funds in a single transaction - Schedule regular automated giving (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) - Manage account and payment information - View giving history - Stay connected to the ELCA with the latest videos, news releases, social media feeds and stories from Living Lutheran magazine

About

Burrow

Features
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Stop throwing away expired food and medication. Burrow helps you track what you have, where it is, and when it expires. Nothing goes to waste and you're never caught off guard. Whether you're managing a busy family pantry, keeping tabs on prescriptions, or building a serious emergency stockpile, Burrow gives you a clear picture of everything you own. KEY FEATURES: TRACK WHAT MATTERS - Food, medication, cleaning supplies, batteries, first aid - all in one place - Monitor expiration dates and get reminders before things go bad - Set low stock alerts so you never run out of essentials STAY ORGANIZED - Sort items by category, location, or storage area - from kitchen shelf to bug-out bag - Scan barcodes to add items in seconds (Premium) - Track batches with purchase and expiration dates for easy stock rotation SEE THE BIG PICTURE - View inventory value by category - Spot consumption patterns and plan smarter restocking - Know at a glance what's expiring soon, what's running low, and what you're well stocked on PRIVATE & RELIABLE - No account needed — your data stays on your device - Works fully offline, no internet required - Available in 9 languages WHO IT'S FOR - Families managing a pantry full of groceries and snacks - Anyone tracking medication, vitamins, or supplements - Preppers and homesteaders building long-term food and supply storage - Emergency preparedness - track everything in your go-bag and shelter supplies Available in: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Hindi, Japanese Download Burrow and take control of your supplies - everyday and emergency alike.

Screenshots

ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly4 screens
Burrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly at none against Burrow's 2. ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Burrow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Burrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly ships an update every 3 weeks, Burrow weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly versus Burrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.lyBurrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaMaciej Brazewicz-Dosiolko

In-app purchases

None

ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Burrow

Subscriptions2
  • Burrow Premium$2.991 Month
  • Burrow Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly free?
ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Burrow free?
Burrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly or Burrow have ads?
Neither ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly nor Burrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly or Burrow?
ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Burrow weekly. Most recently, ELCA Giving Tool by Tithe.ly was updated on September 26, 2026 and Burrow on September 29, 2026.

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