Comparison

Gospel Stream vs Papaview

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

Head to head
About

Gospel Stream

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
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View church broadcasts and videos on Gospel Stream. Gospel Stream is the official app for all broadcasts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When there’s no broadcast live, browse a selection of videos and key messages created by the Church to uplift your day, support your Come, Follow Me lessons, and make viewing gospel messages easier. Features: • Broadcasts, live events, and important messages from the Church • Browse and search for inspirational videos • Enjoy an ad free experience on broadcasts and on demand videos • Notifications when broadcasts are about to start

About

Papaview

Features
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Turn any TV into a living wall of family photos. Papaview lets relatives upload pictures from their phones, and they drift across your TV in real time — so grandparents can see the grandkids the moment you snap the shot. Pair your TV in seconds with a QR code, then share an invite link with your family. No accounts required on their end — they just open the link, pick photos, and seconds later those photos are floating on every paired screen. Features Upload and organize photos and videos from your phone Crop, rotate, and adjust before sharing Create multiple displays for different rooms or households Pair as many TVs as you want with a built-in QR scanner Share with family and friends through a simple invite link View your displays right on your phone, anywhere Choose from floating frames, gallery walls, classic slideshow, and more Optional live streaming so smart TVs in other homes show the same wall Papaview keeps far-away family close — without forcing the people you love most into another login. Terms of Use (EULA): https://papaview.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://papaview.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Gospel Stream4 screens
Papaview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gospel Stream at none against Papaview's 10. Papaview's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Papaview sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gospel Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gospel Stream ships an update every 5 weeks, Papaview every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gospel Stream versus Papaview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGospel StreamPapaview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPapaview LLC

Bugs and requests

Gospel Stream

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Screen saver activates during Apple TV streaming
  • Casting to Apple TV stops playback
  • Auto-lock interrupts playback when casting
  • Login required repeatedly after closing app
  • Book of Mormon videos not working
  • Videos fail to load on some devices
  • Slow video spin-up time (2+ minutes)
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16.0 and earlier

Requested features

19 requests
  • Favorites/bookmarks feature
  • Up next/queue functionality
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Video trimming/clipping capability
  • Playlist and presentation creation
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  • Separate radio stations (talks vs. music)
  • Chromecast/Google Cast support
  • CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Audio-only streaming option
  • Screen-off background playback
  • Video progress saving/resume feature
  • Randomized music and talks stream
  • General Conference archive (30+ years)
  • Tabernacle Choir livestreams
  • Book of Mormon video collection organization
  • Testament and Legacy movie availability
  • Better search functionality
  • Sacrament meeting content
  • Notification badges for Circle messages

Papaview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gospel Stream

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Papaview

Subscriptions10
  • Papaview 10GB Storage Addon$1.991 Month
  • Family Plan Storage Addon$3.991 Month
  • Papaview Advanced$9.991 Month
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  • Papaview Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • Papaview Family Plan$19.991 Month
  • 10GB Storage Addon$19.991 Year
  • Family Plan Storage Addon$39.991 Year
  • Papaview Advanced$99.991 Year
  • Papaview Unlimited$199.991 Year
  • Papaview Family Plan$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Gospel Stream free?
Gospel Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Papaview free?
Papaview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gospel Stream or Papaview have ads?
Neither Gospel Stream nor Papaview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gospel Stream or Papaview?
Gospel Stream ships an update every 5 weeks, and Papaview every 3 days. Most recently, Gospel Stream was updated on October 26, 2026 and Papaview on October 7, 2026.

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