SimpleChurch vs The Blake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Blake
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Blake residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleChurch at every 2 months against The Blake's every 10 months. SimpleChurch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleChurch ships an update every 2 months, The Blake every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleChurch | The Blake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ministry Brands | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
In-app purchases
SimpleChurch
No in-app purchases
The Blake
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpleChurch free?
Is The Blake free?
Do SimpleChurch or The Blake have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpleChurch or The Blake?
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