Comparison

Hillsong Give vs Parable

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

Head to head
About

Hillsong Give

Easily manage your donations with this app. It allows for quick setup of recurring gifts, secure payment processing, and management of tax-deductible contributions for UK users. Designed for a streamlined giving experience.

Highlights
  • Scan card details for first-time users
  • Giving in under 10 seconds
  • Set up and manage recurring giving
  • Manage Gift Aid (UK)
  • Secure payment processing
Features
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We've updated our Giving App to make it as simple as possible for you to manage your giving at Hillsong. * Scan your card details if you're a first time user * Giving in under 10 seconds * Set up and manage recurring giving * Manage your Gift Aid to get the most from your giving (UK) * Secure, giving is performed via Safari on payments.hillsong.com

About

Parable

Features
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Welcome to the digital hub of Parable, a church pioneering in Sydney, Australia. Whether you are new to faith or looking to deepen your walk with Jesus, everything you need to stay connected is right here in the Parable App. GATHER Never miss a moment. Stay up to date with upcoming services, conferences, and events. Stream sermons, browse our full teaching library, and listen to the Essentials Podcast. GROW Deepen your faith with tools designed for real life. Stream music from Parable Worship, engage with our unique AI-guided Bible Study sessions available every hour, and walk through the "New Believer Journey." Post and pray for others on our shared Prayer Wall. Plus for the Kiddos: Explore 100 beautifully illustrated Bible stories and keep them engaged with 12 interactive Bible mini-games and sticker rewards. GIVE Support the vision. Secure and easy giving options to help fuel the ongoing ministry of Parable. GROUPS Life is better together. Use our Groups browser to find and join Home Groups and Neighborhood Groups near you. GIFT Serve your community. Sign up to join a team, view your roster, and access volunteer checklists. From the car park to the concierge, everything you need to serve on Sunday is right here. GO Take your faith beyond the weekend. Access the Parable Pantry, request or offer rides to church, and easily share content with friends and family. For all those who call Parable home - including our global online community - we pray this app connects you with our church & helps you along the journey of faith.

Screenshots

Hillsong Give4 screens
Parable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Parable at every 2 days against Hillsong Give's every 3 months. Hillsong Give's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.7.0). 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

Hillsong Give ships an update every 3 months, Parable every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hillsong Give versus Parable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHillsong GiveParable
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.7.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB123 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHillsong ChurchParable Church Limited

In-app purchases

None

Hillsong Give

No in-app purchases

None

Parable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hillsong Give free?
Hillsong Give is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parable free?
Parable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hillsong Give or Parable have ads?
Neither Hillsong Give nor Parable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hillsong Give or Parable?
Hillsong Give ships an update every 3 months, and Parable every 2 days. Most recently, Hillsong Give was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parable on October 31, 2026.

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