Comparison

SimpleChurch vs RTSDA

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

Head to head
About

SimpleChurch

Manage church members, groups, and interactions on the go. This app allows for easy creation and editing of people's information, attendance tracking, and mass communication with groups. It also supports self check-in for members.

Highlights
  • Create and manage people profiles
  • View member lists and groups
  • Track attendance and add visitors
  • Manage interactions and notes
  • Mass email and SMS/voice messaging
  • Self check-in functionality
  • Print summary pages via AirPrint
Features
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The SimpleChurch iPhone app allows you to access all of SimpleChurch's core features while on the go! People Features: - Create People. - View lists of all members and groups, complete with thumbnails of profile pictures. - Use as a church directory, if enabled. - View all information for a person. Including personal, contact, dates, custom fields, and family. - Tap profile image to add a new one. - Edit all fields, including custom ones. - Add/remove people from groups. - Add/Edit notes. - Print a summary page, using AirPrint. - Add a person to your Contacts. Self Check-in: - People can check in when close to church, so labels are already printed and waiting for them, when they get inside. Interactions: - View lists of Completed, Outstanding, and My Outstanding interactions. - Edit Outstanding Interactions. - Assign/Log a new interaction. Attendance: - Add/edit attendance for a group. - Add visitors who are currently in the system. - Create and add visitors. - Swipe left on a name to see more options. Mass Contact: - Mass Email a group. - Mass SMS and Voice message (Requires this to be configured via web) Please note that this App requires a SimpleChurchCRM account.

About

RTSDA

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Connect with the Rockville-Tolland Seventh-day Adventist Church through our official iOS app. Stay engaged with our church community, access live services, and explore our media library anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Watch live church services through our integrated streaming platform • Access our complete sermon library and special programs • Stay updated with church announcements and upcoming events • Learn about our beliefs and church information • Contact church leadership directly through the app • Modern, easy-to-use interface designed for all ages Whether you're a church member or visitor, this app provides everything you need to stay connected with our church community. Download now to enhance your spiritual journey with the Rockville-Tolland SDA Church.

Screenshots

SimpleChurch4 screens
RTSDA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RTSDA at every 3 weeks against SimpleChurch's every 2 months. SimpleChurch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleChurch ships an update every 2 months, RTSDA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleChurch versus RTSDA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleChurchRTSDA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMinistry Brands LLCBenjamin Slingo

In-app purchases

None

SimpleChurch

No in-app purchases

None

RTSDA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleChurch free?
SimpleChurch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTSDA free?
RTSDA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleChurch or RTSDA have ads?
Neither SimpleChurch nor RTSDA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleChurch or RTSDA?
SimpleChurch ships an update every 2 months, and RTSDA every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleChurch was updated on July 4, 2026 and RTSDA on May 19, 2026.

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