Comparison

Shine TV vs Simple Strength NZ

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Video on Demand library
  • Live Television content
  • Uplifting international content
  • Local New Zealand content
  • Christian lifestyle programming
Features
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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

About

Simple Strength NZ

Access all your workout videos in one convenient app. Receive timely updates and never forget your password to view content. Save your favorite exercises for quick access.

Highlights
  • Access all videos in one app
  • Receive push notifications
  • Password-free video access
  • Save favorite posts
  • Easy-to-use interface
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You know strength matters. What you need is a clear plan you can actually stick to, with the support of women who understand this stage of life. Simple Strength is strength training for women over 40, built around real life. Two 30-minute workouts a week, a very clear plan to follow, and two trainers in every workout. So whether you’re just getting started or want to challenge yourself more, you’ve always got someone to follow. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? No hundreds of workouts to scroll through. No deciding what to do. No wondering what comes next. Never lifted weights before? Perfect. You don’t need to know how to strength train. We’ve done the thinking. Workouts are numbered for the month, so all you need to do is open the app and press play. TWO 30-MINUTE WORKOUTS A WEEK IS ENOUGH. Designed for real life and consistency. Train at home with eight new follow-along workouts each month. TWO TRAINERS IN EVERY WORKOUT. One keeps things simple and beginner-friendly, while the other shows you how to make it more challenging. You choose what feels right for where you are at. DO YOU OFTEN STOP-START WITH EXERCISE? NO MORE STARTING OVER. Miss a week or two? Life happens. Just come back and pick up where you left off. Your next workout is waiting, with no catching up and ZERO guilt. STRENGTH FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT TO KEEP LIVING. Strength itself isn’t the goal. The life it lets you keep living is. Carry the shopping without thinking about it. Climb the hill. Keep up with the people you love. That’s what we strength train for. TRAIN WITH US. We’re Erin and Amelia, two Kiwi sisters and two unlikely personal trainers. Neither of us grew up sporty. We’re not fitness obsessed, but we love life, being outdoors with our friends and family, walking the hills and heading off on adventures and we train to keep doing exactly that. Expect a bit of banter, plenty of encouragement, and workouts that feel more like training with friends. INSIDE THE APP - Eight follow-along workouts each month - Beginner friendly options - Exercise demo videos - In app coaching and support from PTs - Variety and progression, so you keep getting stronger - A gym-style workout each month - A Getting Started with Strength Training guide - A progress tracker - A supportive community of women on the same path No before-and-afters. No fat-loss pressure. Just the strength and confidence to enjoy your life now. This is strength made simple. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shine TV4 screens
Simple Strength NZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Strength NZ at every 3 weeks against Shine TV's every 3 months. Simple Strength NZ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shine TV against 5.0 for Simple Strength NZ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Shine TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Strength NZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shine TV ships an update every 3 months, Simple Strength NZ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shine TV versus Simple Strength NZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShine TVSimple Strength NZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhema Media IncorporatedSimple Strength NZ

Customer experience

Shine TV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.3%

Simple Strength NZ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Simple Strength NZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shine TV

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Strength NZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shine TV free?
Shine TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Strength NZ free?
Simple Strength NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shine TV or Simple Strength NZ?
Shine TV and Simple Strength NZ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Shine TV or Simple Strength NZ have ads?
Neither Shine TV nor Simple Strength NZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shine TV or Simple Strength NZ?
Shine TV ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Strength NZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shine TV was updated on October 22, 2026 and Simple Strength NZ on October 22, 2026.

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