Shine TV vs Napier Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Napier Libraries
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Access Napier Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
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Verdict
Shine TV and Napier Libraries are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Shine TV ships an update every 3 months, Napier Libraries every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Shine TV | Napier Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rhema Media Incorporated | Napier Libraries |
Bugs and 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
Napier Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shine TV
No in-app purchases
Napier Libraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shine TV free?
Is Napier Libraries free?
Do Shine TV or Napier Libraries have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shine TV or Napier Libraries?
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