Comparison

Planning Center Links vs ProRemote

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

Head to head
About

Planning Center Links

This app allows churches to create NFC tags and QR codes that link directly to various Planning Center Online features. Easily connect your congregation with instant access to check-ins, giving, event registrations, and more.

Highlights
  • Create NFC and QR code links
  • Connect to Planning Center Online
  • Instant links for check-ins
  • Contactless giving stations
  • Event registration access
  • Digital form access
  • Write URLs to NFC tags
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Planning Center Links is the ultimate NFC and QR code solution for churches using Planning Center Online. Transform any NFC tag or QR code into a powerful connection point for your congregation, visitors, and community. Connect directly with your Planning Center account. Create instant links to Church Center, check-ins, giving portals, event registrations, groups, calendars, and forms - all synchronized with your existing Planning Center setup. Key Features: • Redirects - Create and manage short links that point anywhere you need, and update where they go anytime. Share them via NFC tag or QR code — perfect for bulletins, signage, and events • Church Center Links - Generate direct app installation links with your church pre-selected, making it effortless for newcomers to connect • Smart Check-Ins - Create NFC-enabled check-in points for events, services, and volunteer positions. Perfect for lobby kiosks, classroom doors, or event entrances • Instant Giving - Set up donation stations with pre-configured funds and amounts. Place NFC tags at offering boxes or information desks for contactless giving • Event Registration - Browse and link to upcoming events, conferences, and sign-ups. Make registration accessible with a simple tap • Groups Directory - Connect people to small groups, ministries, and communities. Perfect for group fairs and connection events • Digital Forms - Quick access to visitor cards, prayer requests, and contact forms through NFC-enabled connection cards • Calendar Integration - Share event details and schedules instantly. Great for bulletin boards and information centers Advanced NFC Capabilities: • Read and inspect NFC tags to verify content and compatibility • Write URLs directly to NFC tags • Tag security options including read-only protection • NFC tag inspection shows tag model, protection status, and stored content • Support for multiple NFC tag formats including NTAG series Perfect For: • Welcome Centers - Create connection cards that instantly link visitors to your church • Event Check-In - Streamline arrival with tap-to-check-in stations • Giving Stations - Enable contactless donations at strategic locations • Information Desks - Provide instant access to forms, groups, and resources • Classroom Management - Quick check-in for children's ministry • Volunteer Coordination - Easy access to schedules and sign-ups • Bulletin Boards - Make printed materials interactive with NFC tags Transform your church's physical spaces into digital connection points. From lobby displays to connection cards, from offering boxes to event posters - make every interaction count with Planning Center Links.

About

ProRemote

Features
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ProRemote allows you to remote-control your ProPresenter slides from any mobile device connected to the same local network as your ProPresenter PC. ProPresenter 7.9.1 or later is required to use ProRemote. ProPresenter is a trademark of Renewed Vision, LLC. ProRemote is made by an independent developer with no relation to Renewed Vision, LLC. Any questions, comments, or concerns about ProPresenter desktop software should be directed to Renewed Vision. The ProRemote developer cannot offer any support for ProPresenter desktop software.

Screenshots

Planning Center Links3 screens
ProRemote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProRemote at every 2 days against Planning Center Links's every 5 weeks. ProRemote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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

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

Planning Center Links ships an update every 5 weeks, ProRemote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Planning Center Links versus ProRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanning Center LinksProRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinistry Centered TechnologiesAlexander Corn

In-app purchases

None

Planning Center Links

No in-app purchases

None

ProRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planning Center Links free?
Planning Center Links is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProRemote free?
ProRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planning Center Links or ProRemote have ads?
Neither Planning Center Links nor ProRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planning Center Links or ProRemote?
Planning Center Links ships an update every 5 weeks, and ProRemote every 2 days. Most recently, Planning Center Links was updated on September 20, 2026 and ProRemote on August 11, 2026.

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