SSMG vs Alive Metrics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SSMG
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This app provides users with the ability to store data about their church attendance, view their current data entry and data history, as well as edit their most recent data. It is a very comprehensive Shepherding tool for all Church Shepherds. More Information, 1. Our app can be used and utilised by any organisation or company which uses it to manage its data and view data history 2. No our app can be used by any organisation, and any company/organisation can be a client of the app 3. The following features are available for the general public - Sign up - Sign In - Reset Password - View Dashboard - Submit Data - Edit Data -View Data Chart 4. Our app for the foreseeable future will only be used in the UK. 5. On the App, users will have access to a signup page where they can create an account and afterwards be prompted to verify their account via their email. 6. There is no paid content in the app. All features are free and available to use by verified users. 7. There is no cost associated with using the app. All features are accessible once the account of a user is verified.
Alive Metrics
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Alive Metrics** empowers churches to track key data like attendance, salvations, kids, youth, outreach, and moreβall in one place. Fully customizable with your churchβs branding and custom metrics, it's the easiest way to keep your team aligned and informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alive Metrics at every 4 days against SSMG's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSMG ships an update every 12 months, Alive Metrics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSMG | Alive Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emmanuel Adatsi | Alive Church, Incorporated |
In-app purchases
SSMG
No in-app purchases
Alive Metrics
No in-app purchases








