--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "The Sharefaith App" developer_entity: "Sharefaith" bundle_id: "com.sharefaith.theSharefaithApp" app_store_id: "1321119324" google_play_id: "com.sharefaith.thesharefaithapp" category: "Lifestyle" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Free" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS & Android" app_last_updated: "2025-08-18" report_date: "2026-05-12" last_verified: "2026-05-12T09:20:36.796Z" report_version: "2.7.218" total_reviews: 144 overall_rating: 3.88 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.6 data_age_days: 1 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 3 nemesis: "Church by MinistryOne" competitor_count: 6 tags: ["lifestyle", "free", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "church", "members", "ministry"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/the-sharefaith-app" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # The Sharefaith App App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Lifestyle · Free - **Signal**: Rating 3.88 > **TL;DR:** The Sharefaith App is a lifestyle app by Sharefaith, rated 3.88/5 by 144 users, available on iOS & Android. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** The Sharefaith App is a lifestyle app by Sharefaith. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 3.88/5 (144 reviews) | | **Category** | Lifestyle | | **Developer** | Sharefaith | | **Pricing** | Free | | **Platforms** | iOS & Android | | **Confidence** | Low (0.6/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Sharefaith - **Category:** Lifestyle - **Target Audience:** Church members and ministry attendees seeking to stay connected with their local congregation's news and audio content. - **Platforms:** iOS & Android - **Version Audited:** 2.7.218 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-12 - **Signal Count:** 47 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.6/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1321119324 - **Bundle ID:** com.sharefaith.theSharefaithApp - **Google Play ID:** com.sharefaith.thesharefaithapp - **Performance Trend:** Mixed - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-12 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** The Sharefaith App is a mobile utility for church members to access sermons, news, and location information on iOS and Android. **Why users hire it:** Ministries hire the app to provide a digital home for content, but users abandon the app when they require interactive tools like event registration or giving that the current version lacks. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Sermon Audio Player:** In-app playback of ministry sermons and audio content - **[Standard] Ministry News Feed:** Centralized stream for church updates and announcements - **[Basic] Location and Directions:** Integrated map and navigation links to ministry facilities - **[Differentiator] App Icon Customization:** Ability to switch the app icon on Android devices * *User Intent:* Users value self-expression and personalized experiences. ## Market Position {#market-position} Sharefaith maintains a stable presence in the lifestyle category as a free utility, but its 3.5-star iOS rating against the 4.0-star Android rating suggests inconsistent performance across platforms. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Free - **Tiers:** Free to download and use - **Analysis:** The app functions as a free utility for ministry members with no observable IAP or subscription gates. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Android-specific icon customization provides a rare branding lever for small ministries - Free-to-use utility model minimizes adoption friction for non-technical church staff **Critical Frictions:** - Lack of integrated event registration workflows creates a feature gap against MinistryOne - No native giving or donation processing limits the app's value to ministry leadership **Growth Levers:** - Integrating hardware-based check-in workflows could solve high-friction volunteer management pain points - Adding a member directory feature would increase daily utility beyond weekly sermon listening **Market Threats:** - MinistryOne's rapid development velocity and native ecosystem integration threaten to commoditize standalone ministry apps - ChurchSpring's higher user sentiment suggests a more intuitive experience for the same target demographic ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The report shifts focus from technical stability failures to a strategic gap in feature parity against all-in-one ministry management platforms. **Overall trend**: Mixed **Compared at**: 2026-05-12 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Strategic Focus Shift** (positioning) — Executive summary shifted from technical stability concerns to a critique of the utility-only feature set and lack of integrated workflows. - **[Added] New Competitive Threats** (swot) — Added MinistryOne and ChurchSpring as primary threats due to their integrated giving and event registration capabilities. - **[Added] Feature Gap Weaknesses** (swot) — Added lack of native giving, donation processing, and member directory as core weaknesses. ### Medium-impact changes - **[Removed] Sentiment Data Unavailable** (sentiment) — User sentiment metrics and complaint themes are no longer provided in the current dataset. ## Rivals Landscape {#rivals} > Competitive positioning identified by AI analysis of app features, category, and market signals. ### The Sharefaith App vs Church by MinistryOne — Head to Head - **[Church by MinistryOne](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/church-by-ministryone)** by Ministry Brands: This app directly competes for the same church-management ecosystem, offering a comprehensive suite for member engagement that mirrors Sharefaith's core value proposition. - **Key differences:** - Offers deep native integration with broader Ministry Brands church management software and giving platforms. - Provides a highly polished, custom-branded app experience that feels more modern than Sharefaith's interface. - Includes robust, built-in event registration workflows that are currently more mature than Sharefaith's offerings. - **Where The Sharefaith App wins:** - ✅ Lower barrier to entry for smaller ministries not already locked into the Ministry Brands ecosystem. - ✅ Simpler, more focused feature set that reduces administrative overhead for non-technical church staff. - **Where Church by MinistryOne wins:** - ❌ Superior scale and development velocity, evidenced by consistent updates and a larger user base. - ❌ Integrated native giving and event management creates a sticky, all-in-one ecosystem for church admins. - **Verdict:** Sharefaith must prioritize a UI/UX refresh and deeper feature integrations to prevent churn toward MinistryOne's more cohesive, all-in-one ecosystem. ### Contenders (Strong Challengers) - **[My Church by ChurchSpring](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/my-church-by-churchspring)** by ChurchSpring: ChurchSpring competes by offering a simplified, all-in-one digital presence that targets the same small-to-mid-sized church demographic as Sharefaith. - Focuses on a simplified church directory feature that prioritizes member connection over administrative management tools. - Maintains a higher user sentiment rating, suggesting a more intuitive and reliable mobile experience for members. ### Peers (What They Do Better) - **[Zmanim™](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/zmanim)** by Haim Cohen: This app competes for the attention of religious users who rely on mobile apps for time-sensitive, location-aware religious observances. - Provides highly accurate, location-aware prayer time alerts that outperform generic religious app notification systems. - Maintains a massive, loyal user base through hyper-specialized utility rather than broad ministry management features. - **[ShulCloud Mobile Member App](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/shulcloud-mobile-member-app)** by RB ShulCloud LLC: It serves as a direct alternative for religious organizations seeking a member-facing mobile portal for directory and event management. - Offers a highly customizable interface that allows organizations to tailor the app's look to their branding. - Integrates specific liturgical tools like Zmanim prayer times, catering to a specific demographic's daily needs. - **[KindridPeople Check-in](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/kindridpeople-check-in)** by Ministry Brands: This app occupies the operational side of church management, competing for the same administrative budget and user base as Sharefaith. - Specializes in hardware-integrated check-in workflows, such as label printing, which Sharefaith currently lacks. - Provides a highly focused utility tool that solves a specific, high-friction pain point for church volunteers. - **[Chabad.org Daily Mitzvah](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/chabad-org-daily-mitzvah)** by Chabad.org Jewish Apps: While serving a specific religious niche, it competes for the same 'daily engagement' screen time within the broader lifestyle and religious app category. - Leverages high-frequency daily content updates to drive superior user retention compared to Sharefaith's weekly focus. - Deeply entrenched community utility features like 'Ask the Rabbi' create a unique, high-value engagement loop. ## What's New - **Latest (vVARY, 8 months ago):** Fixed an issue with switching app icons on newer Android versions. ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - Ships infrequent updates focused on stability. - Maintains utility-only feature set. > **Cadence:** 2 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 266 days since last update · 1020 days avg between updates ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} The Sharefaith App is an established lifestyle app that is completely free. With a 3.88/5 rating from 144 reviews, it shows polarized user reception. > **Bottom Line:** Sharefaith provides a functional content container, but its lack of interactive engagement tools like giving and events leaves it exposed to all-in-one competitors, so the PM should prioritize building integrated member workflows to prevent churn. **Best for:** Church members and ministry attendees seeking to stay connected with their local congregation's news and audio content. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] [HIGH IMPACT] Ship integrated event registration workflows because it is the primary feature gap against MinistryOne → increase app stickiness. — *MinistryOne's event registration is a core differentiator that drives church admin adoption.* _(trade-off: deprioritize Deprioritize the Android icon customization update; the event workflow has a higher impact on retention.)_ ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - Integrated event registration (available in MinistryOne) - Native giving and donation processing (available in MinistryOne) - Member directory (available in ChurchSpring) ### Outlook: Mixed The church management market is consolidating around all-in-one platforms that bundle giving and events, leaving standalone content apps like Sharefaith increasingly isolated. Unless the product team pivots to include these high-utility features, the app will likely lose its remaining user base to more cohesive alternatives. - 🔴 The lack of feature updates over the last three years signals a shift toward maintenance mode, which increases churn risk as competitors add integrated giving. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 3.88/5 | | Total Reviews | 144 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Free | | Platforms | iOS & Android | | Key Features | 4 analyzed | | Trend | Mixed | | Outlook | Mixed | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **The Sharefaith App** (this app) | 3.88/5 | N/A | Sharefaith | | [Chabad.org Daily Mitzvah](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/chabad-org-daily-mitzvah) | 5.0/5 | Thrilled | Chabad.org Jewish Apps | | [ShulCloud Mobile Member App](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/shulcloud-mobile-member-app) | 2.6/5 | Mixed | RB ShulCloud LLC | | [Church by MinistryOne](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/church-by-ministryone) | 3.8/5 | N/A | Ministry Brands | | [My Church by ChurchSpring](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/my-church-by-churchspring) | 4.6/5 | Excited | ChurchSpring | | [Zmanim™](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/zmanim) | 4.8/5 | Excited | Haim Cohen | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Sharefaith - **Website:** [https://www.sharefaith.com](https://www.sharefaith.com) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-sharefaith-app/id1321119324?uo=4) - **Google Play:** [View on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharefaith.thesharefaithapp&hl=en&gl=us) - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://www.sharefaith.com) - **Sources:** Developer website content, About us / company information, App store metadata, User reviews. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Chabad.org Daily Mitzvah*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/chabad-org-daily-mitzvah) (Chabad.org Jewish Apps) — 5.0/5 Rating | Excellent Sentiment - [*ShulCloud Mobile Member App*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/shulcloud-mobile-member-app) (RB ShulCloud LLC) — 2.6/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Church by MinistryOne*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/church-by-ministryone) (Ministry Brands) — 3.8/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*My Church by ChurchSpring*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/my-church-by-churchspring) (ChurchSpring) — 4.6/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*Zmanim™*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/zmanim) (Haim Cohen) — 4.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*KindridPeople Check-in*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/kindridpeople-check-in) (Ministry Brands) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Tinder Dating App: Date & Chat*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/tinder-dating-app-date-chat) (Tinder LLC) — 4.2/5 Rating | Terrible Sentiment - [*Alarmy - Loud alarm clock*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/alarmy-loud-alarm-clock) (Delight Room Co., Ltd.) — 4.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*Swiftime*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/swiftime) (MEDIANO Co.,Ltd.) — 4.5/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*AlarmMon ( alarm clock )*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/alarmmon-alarm-clock) (Malang Studio Co. Ltd,) — 4.2/5 Rating | Negative Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.6/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 47 - **Data Sources:** user reviews, developer website, company about page, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/lifestyle/the-sharefaith-app) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.