Comparison

Shine TV vs Clutha District Libraries

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

Clutha District Libraries

Features
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Download the Clutha District Libraries app to track what books you have out, renew your books, search our catalogue, place reserves, and find electronic titles in our collection.

Screenshots

Shine TV4 screens
Clutha District Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shine TV and Clutha District 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shine TV ships an update every 3 months, Clutha District Libraries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shine TV versus Clutha District Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShine TVClutha District Libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRhema Media IncorporatedClutha District 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

Clutha District Libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shine TV

No in-app purchases

None

Clutha District Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shine TV free?
Shine TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clutha District Libraries free?
Clutha District Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shine TV or Clutha District Libraries have ads?
Neither Shine TV nor Clutha District Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shine TV or Clutha District Libraries?
Shine TV ships an update every 3 months, and Clutha District Libraries every 2 months. Most recently, Shine TV was updated on October 22, 2026 and Clutha District Libraries on October 3, 2026.

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