# Instant Church Directory

> Connect with your church

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589542221](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589542221)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id589542221`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Communication Resources, Inc.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,443 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2013-02-26
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-church-directory/id589542221)
- **Website:** [https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com](https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://help.instantchurchdirectory.com/article/1121-church-member-privacy-policy](https://help.instantchurchdirectory.com/article/1121-church-member-privacy-policy)

## Description

Instant Church Directory is a secure, easy-to-use app that keeps your church connected. It shows a photo directory, lets members tap to call, email, or text, and keeps contact information up-to-date instantly, so there are no outdated paper copies. You can browse by family, view staff and ministry groups, and use integrated maps to get directions.

Private and secure: access is limited to approved members, and your data is protected and never sold. Features include birthday reminders, in-app PDF viewing, and the ability for members to update their own contact information. A simple setup gets you started once your church subscribes to Instant Church Directory Online.

## Rankings

- #46,633 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Ease of use and a comprehensive, contact-rich church directory that keeps members connected, even for large congregations and during COVID. However, recurring concerns include update-related usability issues, unclear pricing, and several feature gaps (map, membership visibility, photo tagging, events calendar, phone lookup). Despite these, the app is valued for simplifying communication and coordination in churches, with improvements in stability and pricing transparency likely to boost satisfaction.

### Pros

- Very easy to use; simple setup and navigation.
- Detailed, feature-rich directory with direct phone dial and email actions and fast updates.
- Keeps church communities connected, especially for large groups, and has been helpful during COVID-19.
- Supports managing birthdays, anniversaries, care groups, photos, and extra pages for rich profiles.
- Smooth swipe navigation through family/group listings.

### Cons

- Post-update usability issues: staff page scrolling problem and login/password reset problems.
- Pricing model unclear; potential annual costs or per-message charges.
- Several commonly requested features are missing, such as a map view, visible membership status, photo tagging, an events calendar, and phone-number lookup.
- Occasional outdated information or abrupt changes causing confusion.

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