Simplify donations
Empower your congregation to give consistently through easy in-app donations that fit their daily lives.
- In-app donations
- Consistent giving
- Everyday giving
Church & religious apps
Build a church app that brings your community together
Develop a church app to share events, facilitate digital donations, and promote services to your congregation.
- No coding required
- Build an iOS & Android app at the same time
- Expert support from real humans
10,000+
Native mobile apps scaled on Buildfire
150+
Pre-built features in the plugin marketplace
SOC 2 Type II
Certified security and infrastructure
4.8 ★★★★★
Star rating from reviews on G2 and Clutch
Keep your congregation engaged every day of the week
From giving to daily devotionals, a Buildfire church app keeps your congregation connected between services.
Deliver daily inspiration
Share messages, devotionals, and updates through push notifications to keep members inspired between services.
- Devotionals
- Push notifications
- Between services
Connect anytime, anywhere
Make content, events, and conversations easy to access with in-app chats and social-style community features.
- In-app chat
- Events
- Community features
Church app features designed to engage your community
Browse the plugin marketplace ↗Video and audio content
Share sermons, podcasts, and worship recordings directly in your app so members can listen or watch anytime.
Maps and locations
Help visitors find your church, events, and outreach programs with interactive maps.
Church events
Post upcoming services, volunteer opportunities, and gatherings — and let members RSVP or add them to their calendar.
Build smarter and faster with Buildfire's industry‑leading platform
Core features? Already built in.
Every app needs the same basic components, like home screens, navigation, and backend infrastructure. Buildfire gives you all of this out of the box.
Add the functionality you need
Our plugin marketplace has over 150 pre-built features, the most in the app builder industry. Add them to your app in a single click.
When off-the-shelf isn't enough
If you need a custom function that doesn't exist in our feature marketplace, our in-house development team can build it for you.
Custom app development ↗Why churches build with Buildfire
“I’m not a developer. I’m not someone who knows code fluently. So I needed something that was just user-friendly and that I would be able to manage on my own. Buildfire was for sure that for me.”
“I’m very much a do it on your own type of person. There’s so much room for growth within Buildfire that you actually don’t need to go custom anymore because Buildfire is such a strong platform.”
“We’ve never done anything like this. So having somebody walk us through every step was really great. If I had any questions, I could always call or email, and my answer was always there within a couple of hours.”
How it works
Buildfire turns your app idea into reality in weeks, not months, and for a fraction of the cost compared to traditional app development.
01 · Design
We design it with you
Your brand, your screens, with our designers or yours.
02 · Build
Build it your way
Build it yourself without code, or let our team build it for you, including any custom features you need.
03 · Publish
We publish it
When your app is ready, we handle submission and approval for the Apple App Store and Google Play.
04 · Scale & grow
Scale and grow after launch
SOC 2 Type II security and infrastructure that has scaled 10,000+ apps. Push, messaging, loyalty and analytics, plus advice on what to send and when.
Get an app for your business
Prefer to build it yourself? Explore the app builder.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question we didn't cover? Talk to sales ↗
What exactly is a church app builder?
A church app builder lets you create a custom church app without writing any code. It’s an easy way to build an app for your ministry, right from your computer, with no technical skills required. Start with a ready-made church template, add features like sermons, events, donations, and prayer requests, customize the design, and the app builder handles the rest.
What is the best church app builder?
Buildfire is the best church app builder if you want a truly custom solution for your ministry. While there are many white-label church apps with limited features, Buildfire lets you combine everything your congregation needs into a single, fully customizable app. It’s a smarter solution for modern churches, keeping sermons, events, giving, and community engagement all under one roof—no need for multiple apps.
How much does a church app builder cost?
Church app builders typically range from $200 to $500 per month. Alternatively, you can have our team fully build your church app for you instead of doing it yourself. We’ll provide a custom quote based on your church’s specific needs, features, and vision.
How long does it take to build a church app?
You can build a church app in less than 30 days using a no-code app builder like Buildfire. Developing an app from scratch could take 6–12 months or more, but Buildfire’s industry-leading platform lets you launch quickly, save money, and start engaging your congregation sooner.
Turn ideas into apps. Turn apps into revenue.
A single platform designed for everyone. From entrepreneurs building their first native mobile app to agencies and resellers launching apps for clients.
Book your demo and you'll get:
- A walkthrough of the Buildfire platform
- Examples of real-world iOS & Android apps built on Buildfire
- Expected timelines, costs, and the most efficient path to launch
Built for your industry
We’ve seen it all over the years. We’re ready to build exactly what you need for your business.