CofE General Synod vs Tapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CofE General Synod
Access timetables and documents for current and past sessions. Features include a redesigned agenda, document markup for notes and highlights, and an archive dating back to February 2022. Content is restricted to accredited members.
- View redesigned agenda and timetables
- Mark up documents with comments and highlights
- Bookmark important documents and sessions
- Browse archive of past Synod documents
- Access content restricted to accredited members
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The General Synod app allows users to access timetables and all documents associated with current and past Synod sessions. Access to its content is restricted to members of the General Synod, employees of the National Church Institutions, and other third parties as accredited by the General Synod support team. - View the agenda: Explore the new, redesigned agenda developed with clarity and ease of use in mind. View separate timetables for the main session and fringe events. - Mark up documents: Type out comments, highlight text, or leave important notes anywhere as you scrutinise documents for that debate of interest to you. - Favourites for quick reference: Save and organise important documents and sessions for easy reference later with our expanded bookmarking functionality. - Browse the archive: Want to refer to documents and agendas associated with a previous Synod? The new archive now extends back to February 2022 for easy reference. To learn more about the General Synod of the Church of England, visit churchofengland.org/synod.
Tapp
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Tapp-In helps you focus by blocking distracting apps during study sessions. Tap the top of your phone on a tag to start a focus session. Your chosen apps are instantly blocked. When you're done studying, tap again to unlock everything. Perfect for libraries, study spaces, and anywhere you need to concentrate. Place a tag at your study spot and build a habit of distraction-free focus. • Block any apps you choose during focus sessions • Start and stop sessions with a simple tap • Track your daily, weekly, and monthly focus time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CofE General Synod at 15.1 against Tapp's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CofE General Synod ships an update every 3 weeks, Tapp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CofE General Synod | Tapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Church of england | John Sanderson |
In-app purchases
CofE General Synod
No in-app purchases
Tapp
No in-app purchases
