Sonshine vs PsalmStarter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sonshine
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Listen to Sonshine and Sonshine Extra, or catch-up on interviews, stories and videos you might have missed. App features include; - Song information, preview and sharing - High Quality live streaming - Social Links - Original Podcasts and Catchup on your favourite shows - Seamless integration with Apple CarPlay
PsalmStarter
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Psalm Starter helps you get your singing started. Choose a psalm or hymn, enter its number, and the app plays the starting note (or the full tune) so your group can find the right pitch and begin singing with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PsalmStarter at every 5 days against Sonshine's every 22 months. PsalmStarter also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sonshine ships an update every 22 months, PsalmStarter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sonshine | PsalmStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOOD NEWS BROADCASTERS INC | Mark Wagenaar |
In-app purchases
Sonshine
No in-app purchases
PsalmStarter
No in-app purchases
