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What it is

Arbor is a Christian discipleship app for individuals, groups, and group leaders on Android and iOS. Its Daily Walk connects a Bible verse and reflection with a practical step; the app also includes a Bible, reading plans, a prayer journal, daily challenges, and streaks. Groups can use chat, a shared prayer wall, Group Pulse, a shared Daily Walk, and accountability circles. Leaders can create groups, schedule gatherings, send reminders, and prepare custom studies and reading plans. Arbor GO connects groups with community needs, supports service coordination, and records completed projects in God at Work. Churches and nonprofits can submit needs, and each submission is reviewed before it reaches users. Arbor Youth offers students daily faith features and group chat, plus tools for youth leaders; its Android app is described as coming soon. Solo users and group members can use Arbor free, while the group leader subscribes. Leader plans include up to 15 members; Church plans support up to 10 groups, with 25 members per group or 35 for Youth. Monthly plans cost $7.99 a month and $49.99 a month; annual plans cost $69.99 a year and $499.99 a year, respectively. Paid plans include a 30-day free trial.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Arbor supports daily Christian discipleship for individuals, groups, and group leaders.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Security
Google Play says the app encrypts data in transit, does not share data with third parties, and allows users to request data deletion.Read 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Support
The site lists [email protected] as its contact email.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
AI Bible assistant
The Arbor Youth listing describes an AI Bible assistant that answers Scripture questions in a student-focused way.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Android app description
Google Play describes Arbor Faith as a group discipleship app with chat, prayer requests, meeting scheduling, a member directory, devotional tools and leader dashboards.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Android support contact
Google Play lists [email protected] as the app support email.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
App update
Arbor Faith version 2.0.0, dated July 29, added service projects, group switching, clearer group discovery and leader-tool reorganization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Arbor GO
Arbor GO lets groups discover or post community needs, coordinate service dates and record completed projects in God at Work.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Bible reader
The app includes the full Bible, reading plans and reading streaks.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Capacity limits
The Leader plan includes up to 15 members, while the Church plan supports up to 10 groups with 25 members per group or 35 for Youth; add-on packs are available in-app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Church administration
A Church plan supports up to 10 groups across Arbor and Arbor Youth with administrative oversight.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Daily challenges
Daily challenges provide practical prompts such as encouraging someone, memorizing a verse or serving quietly.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Daily features
The Daily Walk pairs a verse and reflection with a step to put it into practice, and the app includes a Bible, reading plans, prayer journal, daily challenges, and streaks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Daily Walk
The Daily Walk provides a guided daily path with a verse, reflection and practical action step.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Data collection
Google Play says the app may collect location, personal information, and three other data types.Read 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Developer identity
Apple identifies Nathaniel Lowe as the seller and copyright holder under Nate Lowe.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free access
The site says solo users and group members can use Arbor for free, and only the group leader subscribes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Google Play data safety
Google Play states that no data is shared with third parties, data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Google Play update
Google Play records an update on July 4, 2026 adding Scripture audio, tablet support, nearby group discovery and leader check-in tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Group communication
Group members get chat, a shared prayer wall, Group Pulse, a shared Daily Walk and accountability circles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Group features
Group members can use group chat, a shared prayer wall, Group Pulse, a shared Daily Walk, and accountability circles.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
In-app purchase prices
Apple lists Arbor Leader at $7.99 monthly or $69.99 annually and Arbor Church at $49.99 monthly or $499.99 annually.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Independent beta evidence
A Reddit post dated April 25, 2026 sought 12 Android beta testers and described Arbor Faith as already live on iOS with Android testing underway.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
iOS requirements
Arbor Faith requires iOS 15.1 or later; its Mac compatibility requires macOS 12 or later with an Apple M1 chip or newer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Leader planning
Leaders can create groups, schedule gatherings, send reminders and build custom studies or reading plans.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Leader tools
Group leaders can create groups, schedule gatherings, send reminders, and build custom studies and reading plans.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Limit: accessibility disclosure
Apple says the developer has not indicated which accessibility features Arbor Faith supports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: youth Android availability
The official site labels Android support for Arbor Youth as coming soon.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Need review
Churches and nonprofits can submit community needs, and every submission is reviewed before it reaches users.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Praise: church usefulness
Apple reviewers say Arbor met a church need and was needed by their church.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: group focus
The Reddit post characterizes Arbor Faith as a small-group app centered on group chat, prayer requests, Bible reading and devotional tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Prayer journal
Users can record prayers, track answers and keep a history of perceived faithfulness.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Privacy data categories
Apple says the app may link name, email address, photos or videos and user ID to the user, and may collect unlinked product-interaction data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Apple App Store
5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Arbor Youth App Store listing
The listing says it has insufficient ratings or reviews to display an overview.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Scripture audio
The mobile app update added spoken KJV and WEB Bible playback with background and lock-screen operation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Service projects
Arbor GO connects groups with community needs, lets members coordinate service, and records completed projects in God at Work.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
What Arbor does
Arbor is a Christian discipleship app combining Scripture, prayer, groups and practical guidance for daily life.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Youth
Arbor Youth offers students daily faith features, group chat, and tools for youth leaders; the site says its Android app is coming soon.Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Youth product
Arbor Youth is designed for middle- and high-school ministries with devotionals, group chat, prayer, study plans, growth journaling and leader tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Free $0 forever Daily Walk and today's verse · Full Bible and reading streaks · Prayer journal · Daily challenges · Join groups by invite · Group chat, prayer wall and circles Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Leader $7.99 a month $7.99/mo; 30-day free trial; $69.99/yr annual option Everything in Free · Create and lead a group · Gatherings and reminders · Custom studies · Up to 15 members · Members free Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Leader monthly $7.99 a month $7.99/mo Up to 15 members included · members always free · 30-day free trial Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Church $49.99 a month $49.99/mo; 30-day free trial; $499.99/yr annual option Everything in Leader · Up to 10 groups · Arbor and Arbor Youth combined · 25 members per group · 35 members per Youth group · Church admin oversight Read 14 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Church monthly $49.99 a month $49.99/mo Up to 10 groups · 25 members/group (35 for Youth) · Arbor and Arbor Youth combined · 30-day free trial Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Leader annual $69.99 a year $69.99/yr Up to 15 members included · members always free · 30-day free trial Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org
Church annual $499.99 a year $499.99/yr Up to 10 groups · 25 members/group (35 for Youth) · Arbor and Arbor Youth combined · 30-day free trial Read 7 Oct 2026 · goarbor.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Daily Walk pairs scripture and reflection with a practical step
  • Groups get chat, prayer wall, and accountability circles
  • Leaders can schedule gatherings and create custom studies
  • Community needs are reviewed before appearing to users
  • Solo users and group members can use it free

Limits

  • Leader plan includes up to 15 members
  • Church plan limits groups and members per group
  • Arbor Youth Android app is coming soon
  • Google Play says the app may collect location and personal information

Who it suits

It suits individuals seeking daily Christian discipleship, groups sharing prayer and accountability, and leaders organizing gatherings or studies. Churches and nonprofits can submit community needs for review.

Verdict

Arbor combines individual faith practices with group tools, leader controls, and service coordination. Group members are free, while leaders choose a paid plan sized to their group needs.

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