| Core Identity |
| Developer | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Ministry Brands | Ministry Brands | Your Giving, Inc. | Hakbah | Abdullah Sulaiman |
| Category | Lifestyle | Finance | Finance | Finance | Finance | Finance |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 2 | 11 | 68 | 1,121 | 1,804 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2018 | Aug 11, 2015 | Jun 22, 2014 | Sep 19, 2013 | Jun 6, 2020 | May 8, 2025 |
| Last Updated | May 12, 2022 | Oct 30, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | May 11, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 8, 2025 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | negative | positive | mixed | - |
| Score | - | 35/100 | 25/100 | 85/100 | 65/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Direct donation functionality allows users to support specific church funds conveniently
| - Recurring gift features provide convenience for users who want to automate their regular church contributions
| - Increased giving consistency
| - Digital Jameya convenience
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| Complaints | - | - Authentication failures and password reset loops prevent users from accessing accounts
- API errors during payment method entry block the primary donation workflow
| - System glitches during the donation process lead to duplicate charges or failed transaction confirmations for users
- Difficulty locating churches within the app prevents new users from completing their initial donation setup
| | - Android performance friction
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| Requests | - | - Comprehensive donation history reporting is needed to track annual giving totals
| - Manual one-time donation options are requested to replace the current mandatory recurring contribution workflow
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Multi-fund designation mechanism simplifies complex donation workflows
- Denominational branding builds trust within the ELCA user segment
| - Deep integration with ShelbyNEXT church management modules creates institutional switching costs
| - Integrated ChMS database creates high switching costs for church administrators
| - Zero-cost entry point captures market share
- All-Access bundle increases switching costs
| - Social savings model (Jameya) creates high cultural trust and user retention.
- AI-powered savings engine provides proactive wealth accumulation guidance.
- 1.2 million user base establishes a significant network effect for future financial products.
| - Income-splitting mindsets provide a psychological hook for users seeking financial discipline.
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| Weaknesses | - Android version has not been updated since 2019
- Lack of recent feature additions suggests a maintenance-only lifecycle
| - Authentication failures and password reset loops prevent account access
- API errors during payment method entry block primary donation workflows
| - Mandatory recurring donation models frustrate casual donors
- Search discovery failures block initial donation setup
| - Premium tier pricing above category median
- Dependency on transaction fees limits margins
| - 0.7-star rating gap between iOS and Android platforms indicates technical debt on the primary user base.
- Transaction-based fee model (199 SAR) creates a high barrier to entry compared to free budgeting tools.
- Manual Jameya management lacks the automated bank-sync features found in peer apps.
| - Manual income and expense entry creates high friction for daily usage.
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| Pricing | free | free | free | freemium | paid | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Zombie | Zombie | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1220d avg | 2 versions, ~152d avg | 2 versions, ~2575d avg | 2 versions, ~3d avg | 2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~6d avg | 2 versions, ~94d avg |
