First UMC vs Brister
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First UMC
Access sermons, connect with groups, and stay informed about church events. Download messages for offline listening and share content easily. Designed to foster faith growth for all ages.
- Watch or listen to past messages
- Sign up for events
- Connect with Journey Groups
- Push notifications for updates
- Share messages via social media/email
- Download messages for offline listening
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This app is packed with powerful content and resources to help you grow and stay connected. With this app you can: - Watch or listen to past messages - Sign up for events - Connect with Journey Groups - Stay up to date with push notifications - Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email - Download messages for offline listening GFUMC is passionate about providing opportunities for children, youth, young adults and seniors to learn and grow in their faith. First United Methodist Church of Christ Sharing Christ, Making Disciples, Serving People and Giving Hope Mobile app version: 6.22.1
Brister
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This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app, you can watch or listen to past messages, stay updated with push notifications, read the Bible, and view our calendar. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
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Verdict
First UMC and Brister are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
First UMC ships an update every 6 months, Brister every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First UMC | Brister |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF GADSDEN INC | Brister Memorial Baptist Church |
In-app purchases
First UMC
No in-app purchases
Brister
No in-app purchases
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