# ShadeWave Mobile vs Gospel Stream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadeWave Mobile at 100% against Gospel Stream's 42%. ShadeWave Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Gospel Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (165 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadeWave Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $399.99 per year. Gospel Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShadeWave Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gospel Stream has 165 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShadeWave Mobile's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gospel Stream's.

ShadeWave Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadeWave Mobile | Gospel Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadewave-mobile/id1491675405/reviews)** | [4.2 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shadewave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263167006) | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadeWave Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadewave-mobile/id1491675405)

This app optimizes iPhone camera performance for detailed dental and medical photography. It offers specialized modes for macro, portrait, and intraoral shots, with secure, compliant cloud storage for case sharing.

**Highlights:** Optimized camera modes (Shade, Portrait, Intraoral), HIPAA/PIPEDA compliant cloud storage, Secure encrypted photo storage, Direct case sharing (dentist, lab, specialist), Shade tab reference for color correction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadeWave Mobile Dentist | $399.99 | per year |


### Gospel Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701)

Access live church broadcasts and a library of inspirational videos. This app provides uplifting content to support personal study and daily viewing of gospel messages. Enjoy an ad-free experience with notifications for upcoming events.

**Highlights:** Live church broadcasts, Browse inspirational videos, Key messages from the Church, Ad-free viewing experience, Notifications for broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy navigation to live and recent broadcasts
- 🎬 Wholesome, distraction-free content
- 🔄 Background playback with saved progress
- 📱 Multi-device availability
- ✨ Clean, simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Significant feature reduction from previous apps
- 🔥 Device overheating during streaming
- 📉 Limited radio/podcast options
- 🎵 Music-heavy, lacks talk content

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in errors with FamilySearch credentials
- Circle notifications don't navigate to messages
- Feedback submission returns server errors
- Black screen with play button on iPhone 13 Pro
- App doesn't resume from saved position

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarks feature
- Up next/queue functionality
- Continue watching across devices
- Video trimming/clipping capability
- Playlist and presentation creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadeWave Mobile free?

ShadeWave Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gospel Stream free?

Gospel Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShadeWave Mobile or Gospel Stream?

ShadeWave Mobile is rated higher. ShadeWave Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gospel Stream averages 4.2 from 165 ratings.

### Do ShadeWave Mobile or Gospel Stream have ads?

Neither ShadeWave Mobile nor Gospel Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadeWave Mobile or Gospel Stream?

ShadeWave Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. Most recently, ShadeWave Mobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gospel Stream on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*