bltn vs The Church App

Comparing weekly communications vs. a shared mobile app platform for churches.

Quick Comparison

bltn

✓ All-in-one weekly communications platform
✓ Starts at $35/month
✓ No app download required for congregation
✓ Digital, email, print, text & social media
✓ Unlimited print bulletins
✓ Your own branding, not shared with others

The Church App

• Shared mobile app platform (by Subsplash)
• ~$100/month when billed annually
• Requires app download from congregation
• Media delivery & digital bulletins
• No print bulletin features
• Shared app with other churches

Feature Comparison

Feature	bltn	The Church App
Digital Bulletins	✓	✓
Email Newsletters	✓	—
Print Bulletins	✓ Unlimited	—
Social Media Publishing	✓	—
Text Messaging	✓	Limited
Mobile App	—	✓ (shared)
Media Hosting & Streaming	✓ Basic	✓ Ad-free
Event Registration	✓	✓
Push Notifications	Via email/text	✓
Mobile Giving	—	✓
Planning Center Integration	✓	—
Canva Integration	✓	—
App Download Required	No	Yes
Dedicated vs. Shared	Your branding only	Shared with other churches

Pricing Comparison

bltn

$35

per month

Small churches (up to 100 subscribers)

✓ Digital bulletins
✓ Email newsletters
✓ Unlimited print bulletins
✓ Unlimited social media posts
✓ Text messaging
✓ All integrations included

Higher tiers available: $57, $129, or $249/mo based on subscriber count

The Church App

~$100

per month

When billed annually

✓ Shared church mobile app
✓ Digital bulletins in app
✓ Media hosting (ad-free)
✓ Push notifications
✓ Event registration
✓ Mobile giving (transaction fees apply)

Additional charges for messaging and other features

Which Platform is Right for You?

Choose bltn if you:

→ Want to reach people without requiring an app download
→ Need to manage all weekly communications from one platform
→ Still need print bulletins alongside digital
→ Want social media posting capabilities
→ Prefer more affordable pricing ($35 vs ~$100/mo)
→ Value your own branding over a shared app

Choose The Church App if you:

→ Want a mobile app presence without custom development costs
→ Need push notifications to reach your congregation
→ Want ad-free media hosting and streaming
→ Need mobile giving integrated into your app
→ Don't mind your church sharing an app with others
→ Have budget for ~$100/month plus additional feature costs

Key Difference: App vs. Web-First

The Church App is a shared mobile app platform where your church is one of many churches in the same app. Your congregation needs to download the app and find your church within it. Great for push notifications and mobile-first engagement.

bltn is web-first, requiring no app downloads. Your congregation can access bulletins via text, email, web browser, or QR codes. Plus, you get print bulletins, email newsletters, and social media—all for less than half the price of The Church App.

Reach everyone, not just app users

Try bltn free for 14 days. No app downloads required. Reach your congregation through digital, email, text, print, and social media.

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