Comparison

Lightcast.com Network vs ALIVE Media

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightcast.com Network

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The Lightcast.com Network features selected Lightcast Clients, their media, channels and apps with on-demand and live media. Check out the variety of content available from different backgrounds, cultures and genres and browse through a blend of channels in various layouts, to a variety of audiences and special interests.

About

ALIVE Media

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ALIVE Podcast Network is the official destination for original and authorized programming from ALIVE and its content partners. Discover authentic conversations, inspiring stories, entertainment, faith-based programming, entrepreneurship, wellness, culture, and personal development — all in one place. Every program available in the ALIVE app is either produced by ALIVE, owned or controlled by ALIVE, or distributed by ALIVE with authorization from the applicable creator, producer, organization, or rights holder. Explore programming featuring: • Authentic cultural conversations • Faith and inspiration for everyday life • Entrepreneurship and leadership insights • Mental wellness and personal development • Entertainment and real-life stories • Original programming from ALIVE creators and authorized media partners ALIVE is committed to giving creators a trusted home for meaningful storytelling while providing audiences with a curated collection of purpose-driven programming. Founded by award-winning producer Angel N. Livas, the ALIVE Podcast Network was created to amplify Black voices, support independent creators, and expand ownership and representation in media. All audio, video, artwork, program names, channel branding, and related content presented within the ALIVE app are used by ALIVE as the rights holder or with permission from the applicable rights holders. Watch. Listen. Discover. Stay ALIVE.

Screenshots

Lightcast.com Network3 screens
ALIVE Media3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALIVE Media at every 3 months against Lightcast.com Network's every 96 months. ALIVE Media also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, ALIVE Media every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Lightcast.com Network versus ALIVE Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightcast.com NetworkALIVE Media
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 96 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCross Media CorporationALIVE Podcast Network

In-app purchases

None

Lightcast.com Network

No in-app purchases

None

ALIVE Media

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightcast.com Network free?
Lightcast.com Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALIVE Media free?
ALIVE Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightcast.com Network or ALIVE Media have ads?
Neither Lightcast.com Network nor ALIVE Media shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightcast.com Network or ALIVE Media?
Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, and ALIVE Media every 3 months. Most recently, Lightcast.com Network was updated on October 24, 2026 and ALIVE Media on October 18, 2026.

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