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Spec score 8.3 #17 of 40 in Church Directory Software

What it is

MyUCD is a church directory app for members to find families, view events, and receive push notifications. Churches control access to the app and its content; when a directory is published, listed members receive a login code. Members can browse an alphabetized, searchable family list or a scrollable photo list. Listings can show family photos and names, optional addresses and phone numbers, and a required family email address. Administrators can update family information, send emails and notifications, and create groups for targeted messages. The online directory supports unlimited families, with no hidden charges for large directories. Administrators can disable a family’s access, after which its online directory information is removed the next time that family opens the app. Custom buttons can link to church websites, social media, calendars, online giving, video services, and other tools. MyUCD is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The free plan costs nothing and is available through Universal Church Directories’ directory program.

Spec sheet

What it does
MyUCD is a church-member directory and communications app showing current family information, events and push notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Purpose
MyUCD gives church members access to an online directory, family search, events, and push notifications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Audience
The app is designed for churches and their members, and the church controls who can access the app and its content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Platforms
The app is described as compatible with phones and tablets running iOS or Android, and the page also refers to using it on a computer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Integrations
Administrators can add custom buttons linking to church websites, social media, calendars, online giving, video services, and other online tools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Privacy
Universal Church Directories says it uses encryption for sensitive information sent online and limits access to personally identifiable information to employees who need it for their work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Support
Universal Church Directories lists its phone number as 419-522-5011 and its address as 1150 National Parkway, Mansfield, OH 44906.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Headquarters
Mansfield, Ohio, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · ucdir.com
Founded
2003Read 23 Sep 2026 · ucdir.com
Access control
The church determines who can use the app and what content members see.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Administrator tools
Church administrators can add or edit family information, send push notifications and emails, and create groups for targeted notifications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
App update history
Apple version notes record fixes for loading, session loss, session persistence, push notifications and directory-update problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple requirements
The Apple listing requires iOS or iPadOS 15.1 or later and lists macOS 12 or later on Apple-silicon Macs when applicable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Built-in button options
Examples include livestreams, announcements, staff, email, calendar, YouVersion Bible, telephone, directory and online giving links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Company history
The company history says Jeffrey and Robyn Bellew formed Universal Church Directories in 2003 after the earlier United Church Directories business was sold.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Company scale
LinkedIn describes the business as family-owned, privately held, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, with 501–1,000 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Contact details
Directory listings can include family photos, names, optional addresses and phone numbers, and a required family email address.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Data handling
Family images and information are downloaded to the app once and downloaded again only when they change, which the maker says minimizes phone data usage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Data-sharing statement
The privacy policy says the company does not sell collected information or share it outside Universal Church Directories except when a customer requests third-party order handling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Desktop directory
A browser-based directory is available at directory.ucdir.com on internet-connected computers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Directory records
Listings can contain a family photo, optional address and phone numbers, member names, and one required family email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Directory setup
Universal Church Directories says it creates the online directory automatically, without additional administrator training or setup work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Directory size
The online directory supports unlimited families, and the page says there are no hidden charges for large directories.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Directory views
Members can search an alphabetical family list or browse a scrollable photo list.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Editing
Church administrators can add and edit family-level and individual member information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Extensibility boundary
The maker documents configurable buttons and external links, but its public feature pages do not describe a developer API, SDK or self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
External links
Custom buttons can link members to other church information systems and websites.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Google Play availability
The Android listing shows 10K+ downloads and says the developer reports no data shared with third parties and no data collected.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Independent praise: service staff
Chamber reviewers repeatedly praised responsive representatives, helpful photographers, attractive directories and careful handling of corrections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chamberofcommerce.com
Large directories
Administrators can add unlimited families without extra large-directory charges, according to the feature page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Limit: app stability
Apple reviewers reported buggy photo addition, unexpected logouts requiring reinstallation and access-code reentry, and slow customer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: delivery and communication
BBB complaints describe church-directory orders delayed beyond promised timelines, missing or damaged photos, phone outages and weak proactive communication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
Limit: pricing transparency
BBB customer complaints allege unclear portrait or digital-image pricing, unexpected charges, order problems and refund disputes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
Login
Members receive a unique login code when the church publishes its directory, so normal usernames and passwords are unnecessary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Maker history
Universal Church Directories says it has served churches for over 60 years.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Member sign-in
When the online directory is published, members in the directory receive a login code.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Mobile support
The maker says the app works on iOS and Android phones and tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
No-cost programs
An independent ChristianJobs company profile says Universal offers two directory programs at no cost to churches and includes an updateable app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · christianjobs.com
Notifications
Administrators can send push notifications, email messages, and targeted group communications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Offline data handling
Family photos and information are downloaded once to the device and refreshed only when changed, reducing repeated data use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Praise: alerts
Apple reviewers praised event and prayer-notification features and adding new families to the directory.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: congregation connection
Google Play reviewers praised maintaining the directory for visitation, new-member connection, and regular church-family contact.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: member search
A Google Play reviewer praised partial-name search for identifying church members.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Pricing model
The home page says churches receive the MyUCD app free through Universal Church Directories’ directory program.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Rating on Apple App Store
3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chamber of Commerce
4.4 out of 5 from 518 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chamberofcommerce.com
Rating on Google Play
4.2 out of 5 from 36 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Revoking access
An administrator can disable a family and the app deletes that directory information the next time it opens.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
Security statement
Universal Church Directories says information submitted through its site or MY UCD app is encrypted in transit, access is limited to needed employees, and servers are secured.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com

Plans and prices

MyUCD App Free Available through Universal Church Directories’ directory program Read 4 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com
MyUCD App through directory program Free FREE through our directory program church-controlled access · unlimited families · iOS/Android app and web directory Read 15 Oct 2026 · ucdir.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing
  • Available on Android, iOS, and the web
  • Directory supports unlimited families
  • Administrators can target notifications with groups
  • Churches control who can access directory content

Limits

  • Members need a login code after directory publication
  • Family email addresses are required in directory listings
  • Disabled family information is removed when that family next opens the app

Who it suits

MyUCD suits churches that want a members-only family directory with events and notifications. It is also suited to congregations whose administrators need to manage family records and send targeted messages.

Verdict

MyUCD combines member-controlled directory access with family search and administrator messaging. Its free plan and unlimited family capacity suit churches seeking a directory without large-directory charges.

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