Selwyn Libraries vs Shine TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Selwyn Libraries
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew and reserve books, and access e-resources directly from your device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalogue
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access e-resources
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Access Selwyn District Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You can manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books as well as accessing many of our e-resources.
Shine TV
Access a New Zealand-based Christian lifestyle television channel's content. Stream uplifting international and local videos on demand, or watch live television. This app offers a curated selection of faith-based programming.
- Video on Demand library
- Live Television content
- Uplifting international content
- Local New Zealand content
- Christian lifestyle programming
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Shine TV is Your Kiwi Christian Channel - a New Zealand based Christian lifestyle tv channel, bringing together the best of uplifting international and local content. The Shine TV app will provide access to Shine's Video on Demand library as well as the Live Television content. Shine TV is a network of Rhema Media Inc. Rhema Media is a not-for-profit incorporated society, and is a registered charity with Charities Services. Rhema Media also owns and operates nationwide radio networks Rhema, Star and Life FM, as well as publishing two quarterly devotionals The Word For Today and Word 4 U Today. Terms of Service: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Selwyn Libraries at free against Shine TV's ad-supported. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Selwyn Libraries | Shine TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 95.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Department of Internal Affairs | Rhema Media Incorporated |
Customer experience
Selwyn Libraries
Shine TV
Bugs and requests
Selwyn Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shine TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot set up account
- Live channel difficult to access
- Some movies not available when expected
Requested features
3 requests- Schedule for Shine Live on the app
- More Hallmark shows and movies
- Ability to watch previous episodes of series
In-app purchases
Selwyn Libraries
No in-app purchases
Shine TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Selwyn Libraries free?
Is Shine TV free?
Do Selwyn Libraries or Shine TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, Selwyn Libraries or Shine TV?
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