SermonAudio Church App

SermonAudio Church App, branded ChurchOne, puts a participating church’s sermons, live broadcasts, and notices in native Android, iOS, and web apps. It is best suited to churches already operating as SermonAudio broadcasters, particularly theologically conservative congregations. Its strength is focused delivery of church media; its constraint is dependence on the SermonAudio broadcaster account.

Overview

ChurchOne is activated for SermonAudio broadcasters and requires no setup or maintenance work from the church. That makes it a convenient extension for an existing account, but not a general-purpose app builder for a congregation starting from scratch. SermonAudio’s stated focus on theologically conservative churches and ministries also makes audience fit an important consideration.

The service runs on SermonAudio’s broadcaster infrastructure. The company describes its in-house “Vault” servers, switches, and storage arrays as reducing reliance on cloud platforms. Broadcasters can also cross-publish sermons to Facebook and YouTube, while digital giving is supported.

Key features

Sermon discovery

Members can sort the sermon library by newest, series, year, Scripture, speakers, and categories. Those options are useful when someone wants a particular passage, preacher, or series rather than simply the latest upload.

Live and offline media

ChurchOne carries live audio and video webcasts. Members can download audio or video sermons for offline listening and viewing, a practical advantage for travel or unreliable connections. Native apps receive ongoing updates, according to the maker.

Notifications and notices

Members may opt in to alerts for live webcasts and newly uploaded sermons. Broadcasters can send additional notices as push notifications from the Dashboard, giving church staff a direct channel for announcements alongside media updates.

Pricing

Plan	Price	What it means
ChurchOne App	free	Available to SermonAudio broadcasters with no additional cost.
SermonAudio Broadcaster account	$59.95 a month	Includes ChurchOne and requires a one-time signup fee of $150.00; optional broadcaster features may cost extra.

The free ChurchOne line is not a standalone free tier: eligibility depends on being a SermonAudio broadcaster. In practice, the relevant entry cost is the broadcaster account at $59.95 a month plus the $150.00 signup fee. That recurring commitment suits churches already planning to use SermonAudio’s broadcasting platform; it is harder to justify if the sole requirement is a branded app. Optional broadcaster features can raise the total cost beyond the base plan.

Platforms

ChurchOne supports Android, iOS, and web access. Vendor-managed app-store publishing removes a publishing task from the church, while the web option gives members access beyond mobile devices.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for a SermonAudio broadcaster that wants one member-facing home for sermons, webcasts, downloads, and notices without maintaining an app project. It is especially aligned with theologically conservative churches and ministries. Churches that need an independent app platform, broader organizational tooling, or freedom from a broadcaster-account prerequisite should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad media access: sermon sorting, live audio and video, and offline downloads cover both discovery and low-connectivity use.
• Useful notification controls: members can choose webcast and upload alerts, while staff can issue Dashboard notices.
• Low deployment effort: activation requires no setup or maintenance work, and app-store publishing is vendor managed.
• Cross-platform reach: Android, iOS, and web support serve members on different devices.

Cons

• Account dependency: ChurchOne is available only to SermonAudio broadcasters, so it is not an independent app-building choice.
• Meaningful fixed cost: the broadcaster plan is $59.95 a month with a $150.00 signup fee before optional features.
• Narrower stated audience: SermonAudio’s conservative theological focus may not suit every congregation.

Alternatives

Church App Builders is the broader starting point for comparing church-app platforms. Appy Pie Church App Maker is a better fit when a freemium builder and free trial matter; its free plan allows unlimited edits and preview but requires a paid plan for store publishing. Choose Subsplash Church App if a $0-per-month giving plan with card and ACH processing is the priority, or if enterprise sales support is needed.

Choicely Church App suits teams wanting public mobile apps, unlimited collaborators, push notifications, and a credit-based free plan. ChurchPlan is preferable when unlimited members, online giving, tax receipts, and a personalized app are central. ChurchSoftware.com Mobile App offers a free app covering events, sermons, giving, and groups, with a $149 a month branded tier.

Parish Connect is a free forever option with branded iOS and Android apps and onboarding. OnlineGiving.org Church Mobile App is an alternative for a branded app with push notifications, in-app giving, and media. MyChurch Cloud Custom Mobile Apps starts at $39 a month for up to 500 contacts and three staff users, making it worth considering when contact and staff limits fit the organization.

Verdict

Choose SermonAudio Church App if your church already uses, or intends to use, SermonAudio and wants a maintained multi-platform home for sermons, webcasts, downloads, and notices with minimal deployment work. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone app builder or cannot justify the 59.95 USD monthly broadcaster account and $150.00 signup fee.